Zafar Masud, President & CEO, The Bank of Punjab and Chairman Pakistan Banks Association visited FPCCI and held an interactive session with the Business Community at FPCCI Regional Office Lahore. The session was chaired by Mr. Zaki Aijaz, Regional Chairman and Vice President FPCCI. Mr. Manzoor ul haq Malik, Mr. Kashif Khokhar, Mr. Sardar Mian […]
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BOP delivers yet another record-breaking quarterly performance in Q1
The Bank of Punjab (BOP), one of Pakistan’s leading public sector commercial banks, today announced exceptional financial results for Q1 2026, reflecting strong growth momentum, sound business performance, and an expanding role in Pakistan’s banking sector. The Board of Directors reviewed and approved the unaudited financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026. Exceptional […]
BOP, Stacks signed MoU to transform remittance landscape
A strategic MoU has been signed between Stacks and the Bank of Punjab, marking a key step toward transforming Pakistan’s remittance landscape and advancing its digital financial ecosystem. Muneeb Ali (Co-founder. Stacks) and Zafar Masud (President & CEO, BOP) formalized the partnership through the MoU signing. By combining Stacks’ technology with BOP’s banking expertise, the […]
The Bank of Punjab Partners in Historic Launch of Pakistan’s First-Ever Skills Impact Bond
Islamabad – The Bank of Punjab (BOP), alongside the British Asian Trust (BAT) jointly acting as the Transaction Advisors and Program Managers (TAPM), is proud to announce the formal launch of the Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB)—a AAA-rated, Government of Pakistan (GoP)-backed, privately placed Term Finance Certificate (TFC) valued at PKR 1,000 million. Developed under […]
Pakistan Banks Association Elects Zafar Masud as Chairman and Constitutes 16-Member Executive Committee
KARACHI, December 28, 2025: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) elected and constituted a new 16-member Executive Committee, including two female members and eight newly inducted member banks, marking a strategic shift toward greater inclusivity and broader industry representation. Following the elections, the Executive Committee unanimously elected Mr. Zafar Masud, President and Chief Executive Officer of […]
The Bank of Punjab and InfraZamin Pakistan sign MOU to expand agricultural warehousing finance capacity
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and InfraZamin Pakistan (IZP) have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s agricultural warehousing infrastructure through a credit guarantee–backed financing framework. This initiative represents a significant move towards enhancing post-harvest storage capacity, mobilizing private-sector investment, and supporting long-term agricultural development in the country. InfraZamin Pakistan, […]
BOP launches SME Digital Finance
The Bank of Punjab (BOP), proudly announced the official launch of its state-of-the-art SME lending product, “BOP SME Digital Finance,” at a prominent event held in Karachi. The launch marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s financial sector, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to nurture inclusive and digitalized financial solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The […]
BOP Launches Shariah-Compliant Leasing for JAC T9 Hunter
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has introduced a Shariah-compliant financing option for the JAC T9 Hunter, offering customers the chance to lease the versatile pickup through the Islamic Car Ijarah model. This financing scheme is designed to enable halal vehicle acquisition, with a delivery window of just 45 days after booking. Known for its […]
PSX Index closes at 35-month low as uncertainty persists
Pakistan equities closed Tuesday bearish with benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding 498 points, closing at 36,404 levels, down 1.3 percent. The local bourse witnessed a dull trading session making a low of -766 points. An equity analyst at IIS Securities said KSE-100 index remained under pressure throughout the session Tuesday due to uncertainty over the International […]