Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO, The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and Chairman Pakistan Banks Association visited FPCCI and held an interactive session with the Business Community at FPCCI Regional Office Lahore, The session chaired by Mr. Zaki Aijaz, Regional Chairman and Vice President FPCCI. Mr. Manzoor ul haq Malik, Mr. Kashif Khokhar, Mr. Sardar […]
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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 […]
Pakistan Banks Association elects Zafar Masud as chairman
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 Zafar Masud, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bank of Punjab, as […]
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 […]
FCCU hosts launch of Zafar Masud’s memoir Seat 1C
Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) hosted the launch of Seat 1C, the widely acclaimed memoir by Zafar Masud, President and CEO of The Bank of Punjab, and a proud Formanite. The book chronicles Mr. Masud’s extraordinary survival of the tragic PIA plane crash in 2020 and his journey of resilience, faith, and determination. The […]
Digital Lending Revolution Reshapes SME and Farm Credit
Pakistan’s financial sector is witnessing a silent revolution — one led not by mega projects or bailouts, but by digital technology empowering small businesses and farmers. Historically, commercial banks in Pakistan have steered clear of small-ticket borrowers, citing high risks and costs. But that mindset is changing fast. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, […]
Zafar Masud’s tenure as BOP president extended for another year
The Bank of Punjab’s Board of Directors has approved a one-year extension for Zafar Masud as President and CEO. This extension will take effect on April 16, 2025, following a board meeting on April 10. The decision came after a notification from the Finance Department of the Government of Punjab. Masud will continue under the […]