Daily Times

Karachi: HBL, Pakistan’s largest bank, launched its 75th anniversary celebrations, in a special ceremony held at the HBL Plaza in Karachi. The event was attended by Mr. Sultan Ali Allana (Chairman, HBL) along with the Bank’s senior management to celebrate HBL’s past and embrace its bright future.

The history of HBL is tantamount to the history of the banking industry in Pakistan. HBL was the first commercial bank to be established for the Muslims of the Indo-Pak subcontinent in 1941, and today it is the largest bank in the country. HBL’s inception has been inextricably linked with the origin of Pakistan and consequently, it has always been an institution that has played a significant role in the nation’s economic progress.

With a rich heritage over 75 years, HBL is now looking towards an even brighter future with boundless opportunities. The Bank aims to continue serving the nation and all the regional markets where it operates with a focus on the needs of its customers and the resolve to inspire them to dream and do more.

Speaking at this occasion Mr. Sultan Ali Allana (Chairman, HBL) said, “HBL’s outstanding journey from 1941-2016 is an accomplishment, which the HBL fraternity is honored to be associated with. Spanning over seven extraordinary decades, HBL has set an exemplary precedent of providing effortless services to Pakistan in the banking and financial sector.”

He further added, “During these remarkable 75 years, the Bank saw the dreams of countless Pakistanis enabled, and the enrichment of millions of lives. This is the power and legacy of HBL. Today, HBL marches forward to meet another 75 years, determined to push the boundaries, test the limits, and Insha’Allah do more than any bank has done before.”

Also present at the ceremony, Mr. Naveed Asghar (Chief Marketing Officer, HBL) said, “It is a moment of great happiness, and a reflection of HBL’s regional and global standing. On HBL’s 75th anniversary, we come together to celebrate the Bank’s myriad accomplishments and a strengthened resolution to continue enriching the lives of millions more.”

HBL is the largest bank in Pakistan with over 1,700 branches, 1,900 ATMs, and a customer base exceeding 8. 5 million. It has presence in over 25 countries across four continents.