Zafar Masud Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Greenwich University, PBA Extends Congratulations
Pakistan Banks’ Association congratulates Chairman Zafar Masud on being conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Greenwich University, recognising his leadership and contributions beyond banking.
Pakistan Banks Association Unveils New Executive Committee for 2025–2027
Pakistan Banks Association has announced its new Executive Committee for 2025–2027, led by Zafar Masud, focusing on inclusive leadership, innovation and collaboration across the banking sector.
Zafar Masud Named Chairman of Pakistan Banks Association, Strengthening Industry Leadership
Zafar Masud has been appointed Chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association, reflecting strong confidence in his leadership and vision at a critical time for Pakistan’s banking sector.
PBA Constitutes New Executive Committee, Zafar Masud Elected Chairman
The Pakistan Banks Association has announced a new 16-member Executive Committee, with Zafar Masud elected as Chairman, reinforcing the association’s focus on inclusivity, digital innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan Banks Fuel Private Sector Expansion with Record Rs1.5 Trillion Lending in FY26
Pakistan Banks Association reports a historic surge in private sector lending of Rs1.5 trillion in FY26, boosting industrial growth and job creation while supporting economic revival.
Pakistan Banking Awards 2025 Celebrate Industry Excellence and Leadership Across the Financial Sector
The Pakistan Banking Awards 2025 spotlight leading banks and industry figures for their contributions to innovation, excellence and forward-looking banking practices, with the PBA extending congratulations to all winners.
Book Chronicling Meezan Bank’s Remarkable Journey Launched in Lahore
A new book, “Unconventional – The Bank No One Saw Coming,” authored by Sibtain Naqvi, chronicles Meezan Bank’s journey under the visionary leadership of Irfan Siddiqui. The launch in Lahore highlighted the bank’s transformation into Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank and its enduring legacy of ethics and excellence.
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud Welcomes Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Strengthening Saudi-Pakistan Economic Ties
Zafar Masud, Chairman of Pakistan Banks’ Association, welcomed Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud and the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council delegation during their visit to Pakistan, emphasizing the strategic importance of Saudi-Pakistan economic relations and the critical role of the banking sector in fostering growth and investment.
President’s Rulings on Banking Appeals Declared Final, Reinforcing Legal Authority of Banking Mohtasib
Legal Adviser to the President of Pakistan, Justice (Retd) Irfan Qadir, reaffirmed that the President’s decisions on appeals against the Banking Mohtasib’s rulings are final and cannot be challenged in court, marking a strong stance on upholding accountability and trust in Pakistan’s financial justice framework.
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud Calls for Breaking Data Silos, Unveils Plans for Financial Data Exchange
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud unveils plans for a national financial data exchange to break institutional data silos and enable inclusive, digital finance in Pakistan.

