Sustainable finance continues to be a key priority for the banking sector, with increasing focus on mobilising capital towards climate-aligned and resilient growth. InfraZamin roundtable during London Climate Action Week 2026 brings together key stakeholders to advance this dialogue, with @zafar_masud , Chairman PBA, representing the industry and contributing to discussions on sustainable finance and investment. #PBA #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction #SustainableInfrastructure #PakistanDevelopment #LondonClimateActionWeek

PBA welcomes the Federal Budget FY 2026–27 as a balanced, growth-oriented budget that maintains fiscal discipline while creating greater opportunities for private sector investment, financing, and job creation. Commenting on the Budget, @zafar_masud , Chairman PBA, said: "This is a Budget the industry can build on. The conditions for priority-sector lending are the best in over a decade. We intend to use them for the benefit of our economy, our businesses, and our people." Building on this momentum, Pakistan's banking industry remains committed to expanding SME financing from Rs 882 billion towards Rs 1.5 trillion by 2028, while supporting growth in housing finance, agriculture, exports, technology, and financial inclusion as the country's economic recovery gathers pace. Read the full press statement. #PBA #FederalBudget2026 #PakistanEconomy #EconomicGrowth #BankingSector #SMEs #HousingFinance #AgricultureFinance #Exports #FinancialInclusion

PBA welcomes the FY2026-27 Budget: a decisive turn from stabilisation to growth. Pakistan's banks are sound, well capitalised and ready to finance the economy, from housing and exports to the SMEs that will create tomorrow's jobs. #Budget2026 #Banking #Pakistan

In a recent article published in @Dawn_News , Yousaf Hussain, CEO of @Faysalbankltd and Vice Chairman of PBA, emphasizes that sustainable economic growth is driven not by plans alone, but by people with the skills and capabilities to execute them. The article highlights the importance of investing in human capital as a national competitiveness strategy, arguing that Pakistan’s ability to compete globally depends on developing a skilled workforce aligned with the needs of a rapidly evolving economy. It underscores the need for stronger industry-academia collaboration, greater workforce participation, enhanced technical training, and a long-term commitment to talent development. Read the full article here: dawn.com/news/2006046/the-hu… #PBA #HumanCapital #SkillsDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #FutureReadyWorkforce #PakistanEconomy

Pakistan is making steady progress towards a more inclusive and digitally connected financial ecosystem. From rising digital payments and expanded access to formal credit, to greater participation of women in the financial system, the SBP's NFIS 2024–28 Annual Progress Report highlights encouraging momentum across key financial inclusion indicators. Explore full insights here: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #FinancialInclusion #DigitalPayments #BankingPakistan #FinancialAccess #Raast #WomenEmpowerment

Heartiest congratulations to our members on their well-deserved wins at the Pakistan Digital Awards. These achievements are a testament to the banking industry’s relentless pursuit of innovation, digital excellence, and customer-focused solutions. Extremely proud to see the banking industry setting new benchmarks and shaping the future of financial services in Pakistan. Congratulations once again to all the winners! #PakistanDigitalAwards #DigitalBanking #Innovation #PBA #PakistanBanking

Highlights from the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) US Roadshow held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C. 🇵🇰 The event brought together policymakers, regulators, banking leaders, and members of the Pakistani diaspora for meaningful discussions on Pakistan’s economic outlook, investment landscape, and the future of diaspora engagement. From macroeconomic progress to the enhanced opportunities offered through RDA 2.0, the roadshow reflected a shared commitment to strengthening financial connectivity, attracting investment, and deepening engagement with overseas Pakistanis. The discussions reinforced the banking sector’s collective vision to mobilise sustainable inflows and further strengthen long-term economic linkages with Pakistan. #PBA #RoshanDigitalAccount #StateBankOfPakistan #OverseasPakistanis #PakistanEconomy #InvestInPakistan

Highlights from the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) US Roadshow held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C. 🇵🇰 The event brought together policymakers, regulators, banking leaders, and members of the Pakistani diaspora for meaningful discussions on Pakistan’s economic outlook, investment landscape, and the future of diaspora engagement. From macroeconomic progress to the enhanced opportunities offered through RDA 2.0, the roadshow reflected a shared commitment to strengthening financial connectivity, attracting investment, and deepening engagement with overseas Pakistanis. The discussions reinforced the banking sector’s collective vision to mobilise sustainable inflows and further strengthen long-term economic linkages with Pakistan. #PBA #RoshanDigitalAccount #StateBankOfPakistan #OverseasPakistanis #PakistanEconomy #InvestInPakistan

At the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) US Roadshow in Washington, D.C., Mr. @zafar_masud , Chairman PBA, highlighted remittances as a key pillar of Pakistan’s external stability, while underscoring the shift towards an investment-led model through the RDA. He also outlined the evolution of the RDA from a remittance channel into a broader investment platform, enabling digital access and enhanced participation for overseas Pakistanis and global investors. Watch his remarks from the session. #PBA #RoshanDigitalAccount #StateBankOfPakistan #OverseasPakistanis #PakistanEconomy #InvestInPakistan

At the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) US Roadshow in Washington, D.C., Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Government of Pakistan, shared insights on Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook and its transition from stabilisation towards sustainable growth. He highlighted recent improvements in economic stability, strengthened buffers, and growing international confidence in Pakistan’s reform trajectory, while emphasising the importance of diaspora engagement through initiatives like the RDA. Watch his remarks from the session. #PBA #RoshanDigitalAccount #StateBankOfPakistan #OverseasPakistanis #PakistanEconomy #InvestInPakistan

Iss saal Bakra Eid per khushyaan ginen… cash nahi. Let’s #GoDigital 📱 Eid Mubarak! 🌙 #Eid2026 #EidUlAdha #PBA #Togetherness #EidGreetings

Eid ki tayyarion or ronakon kay saath ehtiyaat bhi bohot zaruri hai. Unknown calls, fake links aur suspicious requests se bach kar rahen aur hamesha trusted or verified channels use karein. Manayen khushiyon bhari Eid, Hifazat ke saath. Eid Mubarak! ♥️ #EidUlAdha #Eid2026 #FraudAwareness #SecureBanking #SafePayments #PakistanBanksAssociation

Eid ul Azha par apno tak paisay bhejna sirf zarurat nahi, zimmedari bhi hai ❤️ Is Eid remittance bhejte waqt sirf trusted aur verified banking channels ka istemal karein. ✨ Manayen khushiyon bhari Eid, mehfooz remittance ke saath. #Eid #PakistanBanksAssociation #PBA #FraudAwareness #SafeBanking #SecureRemittance

At the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) US Roadshow held in Washington, D.C., Mr. Jameel Ahmad, Governor, @StateBank_Pak, shared an overview of Pakistan’s recent macroeconomic developments, highlighting progress in stabilising inflation, improving the external account, and strengthening financial buffers. He also underscored the continued role of the RDA initiative in enabling digital investment access, flexible repatriation options, and attractive return opportunities for overseas Pakistanis, further strengthening financial connectivity with the diaspora. Watch his remarks from the session. #PBA #RoshanDigitalAccount #StateBankOfPakistan #OverseasPakistanis #PakistanEconomy #InvestInPakistan

Eid ul Azha par qurbani ke saath sadqa aur donations ka silsila bhi jari rehta hai ❤️ Lekin khushiyan baant-te waqt ehtiyaat bohat zaruri hai. ✨ Kisi bhi donation link ya appeal par bharosa karne se pehle usay verify zarur karein, taake aap ki madad sahi jagah tak pohanch sake. Manayen khushiyon bhari Eid, mehfooz donations ke saath. #EID #PakistanBanksAssociation #PBA #FraudAwareness #SafeBanking #SecureDonations

In a recent article published in @dawn_com , @zafar_masud Masud, Chairman PBA, highlights Pakistan’s largest untapped economic opportunity - nearly 5 million SMEs that contribute ~40% of GDP, 25% of exports, and 80% of non-agricultural employment, yet only around 2% have access to formal credit. The article argues that the key constraint is not risk aversion in banking, but lack of financial visibility, as most SMEs operate informally without reliable data for credit assessment. This leads to costly informal borrowing that limits growth and formalisation. It calls for structural reforms including credit guarantees, data integration, formalisation incentives, and stronger dispute resolution - to unlock SME potential at scale. Read the full article here: dawn.com/news/2002454 #PakistanBanking #SMEs #FinancialInclusion #DigitalBanking #PakistanEconomy

Qurbani ki tayyari ho ya doston ke sath mandi ke plans ho ✨🐐 Bas ek baat ka khayal rakhein, cash ke bajaye digital aur QR payments ka istemaal karein, taake har transaction ho safe aur tension-free. Manayen khushiyon bhari Eid, mehfooz transactions ke saath. #EID #PakistanBanksAssociation #PBA #FraudAwareness #SafeBanking #SecureTransactions

Eid ki tayyariyon aur parcels ke intezar mein fake calls aur fraud messages se hoshiyar rahen 🎁⚠️ Kisi bhi unknown link, OTP request ya payment call par foran bharosa na karein or tasdeeq zarur karen. Manayen khushiyon bhari Eid, mehfooz payments ke saath. #EID #PakistanBanksAssociation #PBA #FraudAwareness #SafeBanking #SecurePayments

In a recent article published in The News, @zafar_masud , Chairman PBA, reflects on the structural transformation of Pakistan’s banking sector over the past three decades - from a state-directed, loss-making system to a well-capitalised, digitally enabled and increasingly inclusive financial ecosystem. He highlights key reforms including privatisation, the growth of Islamic banking, and the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure such as Raast. The article also underscores record remittance inflows through RDA, rising financial inclusion, and increased financing to SMEs, agriculture, and housing. It further notes the persistent constraint of government borrowing crowding out private sector credit. Read the full article here: e.thenews.pk/detail?id=48377… #PakistanBanking #PakistanEconomy #DigitalBanking #FinancialInclusion #IslamicBanking