

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.

Zafar Masud Calls for Public Backing of Privatization to Safeguard Pakistan’s Economic Future
In a conversation with VCast Online, PBA Chairman Zafar Masud emphasizes the urgency of societal support for privatization and reforms, warning that resisting change only prolongs Pakistan’s economic struggles.

Pakistan Seals Record Rs 1.29 Trillion Banking Deal to Tackle Circular Debt, Sets Stage for Deeper Reforms
Pakistan finalizes its largest-ever banking transaction of Rs 1.29 trillion to address power sector circular debt, marking a critical step in economic stabilization. PBA Chairman warns sustainable solutions depend on continuing governance and sector reforms.

PBA Chairman Zafar Masud Calls for Urgent Tax Reforms to Ease Pressure on Pakistan’s Banking Sector
Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, stresses the critical need for tax reforms and a broader tax base to relieve mounting pressure on banks and secure Pakistan’s long-term economic resilience.

Pakistan’s Power Sector Charts New Course: Zafar Masud Highlights Post-Budget Reforms and Circular Debt Strategy
Pakistan’s power sector is stepping into a new era with structural reforms and a focus on tackling circular debt. In a detailed conversation, Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, outlines how post-budget measures are restoring financial discipline and setting the groundwork for sustainable energy economics.

Beyond Tax Targets: PBA Urges Structural and Institutional Reforms for Sustainable Economic Growth
The Pakistan Banks Association calls for structural and institutional reforms beyond headline tax targets. Zafar Masud and Farhan Bokhari explore deeper economic constraints and policy misalignments stalling sustainable growth in Pakistan.