Islamabad, Feb 13: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has officially unveiled the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 (PBS’25)—a premier industry-driven event scheduled for February 24-25, 2025, in Karachi. This summit is poised to redefine the financial landscape by bringing together key stakeholders from the banking and finance sectors.
The announcement was made at a press conference held at the PBA headquarters, where Atif Bajwa, Chairman of the PBS Steering Committee and President & CEO of Bank Alfalah, addressed the media alongside Zafar Masud, Chairman PBA & President & CEO of Bank of Punjab (BoP); Basir Shamsie, President & CEO of JS Bank; and Muneer Kamal, CEO & Secretary General of PBA. Several other senior banking professionals also attended the event, underlining the importance of this milestone for the industry.
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PBS’25 is designed to advance financial and economic discussions in Pakistan by hosting 12+ international speakers and 20+ local experts. The summit will unite leaders from over 45 institutions, encompassing conventional, Islamic, digital, and microfinance banks, as well as development finance institutions. With an expected audience of more than 1,000 attendees, including government officials, regulatory authorities, fintech leaders, academics, media representatives, and corporate executives, PBS’25 will serve as a pivotal gathering for shaping the country’s financial future.
Atif Bajwa emphasized that PBS’25 will provide a dynamic platform for industry leaders to discuss crucial financial trends and emerging opportunities. The event will address global and local economic developments, the evolving role of banking in economic growth, priority sector financing, digital transformation, and the expansion of Islamic banking.
Speaking on behalf of PBA, Zafar Masud highlighted the summit’s role in driving financial inclusion, sustainability, and economic resilience. He stated, “PBS’25 is a reflection of PBA’s ongoing commitment to fostering progress beyond financial metrics, by enabling discussions that will lead to tangible, long-term economic impact.”
With an agenda focused on collaborative innovation and forward-thinking solutions, the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark event that will shape the trajectory of Pakistan’s financial sector for years to come.
