PBA Partners with Ipsos and Reenergia

PBA Partners with Ipsos and Reenergia to Develop SME Environment & Performance Index (SEPI)

Karachi, Pakistan – December 24, 2024 – The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), in collaboration with Ipsos and Reenergia, has officially signed an agreement to create the SME Environment & Performance Index (SEPI), marking a pivotal moment in the development of Pakistan’s SME sector. The signing ceremony, held at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Development…

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SMEDA and PBA Partners

SMEDA and PBA Partners to Strengthen SME Financing in Pakistan

Lahore, December 7, 2024 – The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The signing ceremony, held at SMEDA’s Head Office, was graced by Federal Minister for Industries and Production,…

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Transforming Pakistan Financial Ecosystem

Transforming Pakistan Financial Ecosystem: PBA, Finance Ministry, and SBP Discuss Actionable Steps

The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), under the leadership of its Chairman Zafar Masud, has announced a series of strategic projects aimed at fostering a more inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem in Pakistan. These initiatives were presented during a high-level meeting convened by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, and attended by Jameel…

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Finance Minister Urges SBP, PBA Chiefs to Prioritize Lending to IT, Agri, and SME Sectors

Finance Minister Urges SBP, PBA Chiefs to Prioritize Lending to IT, Agri, and SME Sectors

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a virtual meeting on Monday with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed, and the Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), Zafar Masud, along with their respective teams. The session focused on evaluating progress and outlining new initiatives…

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Zafar Masud Elected as the New Chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association

Zafar Masud Elected as the New Chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA)

The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO of the Bank of Punjab (BOP), as the esteemed new Chairman of the Association. This transition follows the elevation of Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, the incumbent PBA Chairman, to the esteemed role of Federal Minister of Finance and…

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