Yesterday, HBL celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Beijing Branch - an important milestone in the Bank’s growing presence in China.

Established in 2021, HBL became the first, and remains the only, Pakistani bank to open a branch in Beijing, the nation’s capital. Today, it is from South Asia and the MENA region offering end-to-end RMB intermediation in China.

Catch the highlights from the fifth anniversary event.

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PBA congratulates Mr. Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman, @hbl, on becoming the first Pakistani to chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Interbank Consortium (SCO IBC) for the 2026–2027 term.

This historic achievement marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s banking sector, y’s growing role in regional financial cooperation and its commitment to strengthening economic ties across SCO member states.

PBA looks forward to continued progress in advancing regional financial integration and fostering greater opportunities for cross-border collaboration under Mr. Allana’s leadership.

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In recognition of its efforts, HBL has won the ‘Transaction of the Year Award 2025’ at CFA Society Pakistan’s 23rd Annual Excellence Awards.

Usman Hameed, Head Investment Banking - HBL, received the award on behalf of the Bank from Muhammad Ali Malik, Deputy Governor - State Bank of Pakistan.

This win is a tribute to millions of clients’ continued trust and confidence in HBL.

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In recognition of its efforts, HBL has won the ‘Best Corporate Finance House of the Year 2025 – Fixed Income’ award at CFA Society Pakistan’s 23rd Annual Excellence Awards.

Burhan Nasir, Head Advisory M & A and Capital Markets - HBL, received the award on behalf of the Bank from Muhammad Ali Malik, Deputy Governor - State Bank of Pakistan.

This win is a tribute to millions of clients’ continued trust and confidence in HBL.

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In recognition of its efforts in creating an enabling and inclusive workplace culture for women, HBL has won the ‘Gender Diversity Award 2026’ at CFA Society Pakistan’s 23rd Annual Excellence Awards.

Zinia Kothari, Head HR Rewards, Technology and Financials - HBL, and Anum Afzal, Head Diversity - HBL, received the award on behalf of the Bank from Muhammad Ali Malik, Deputy Governor - State Bank of Pakistan.

This win is a tribute to millions of clients’ continued trust and confidence in HBL.

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RT @PakBanksAssoc: PBA congratulates Mr Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman, HBL, on becoming the first Pakistani to take up the Chairmanship of th…

Pakistan Assumes Chairmanship of SCO Interbank Consortium
Islamabad

Pakistan has assumed the Chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Interbank Consortium (SCO-IBC) for 2026–2027, with Mr. Sultan Ali Allana taking over as Chairman of the Consortium.

This coincides with Pakistan’s Chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the same period, underscoring the country’s growing role in promoting regional trade, investment, financial connectivity and economic cooperation.

The Ministry of Finance congratulates Mr. Allana on assuming this important responsibility and reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening economic partnerships among SCO member states, facilitating cross-border trade and investment, and advancing regional integration and shared prosperity.

HBL posts 9M’26 profit before tax of Rs 115 billion, while creating sustainable value for its clients and stakeholders.

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HBL, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC), brought together breast cancer awareness, women’s entrepreneurship and financial empowerment at the Pinktober Hope Bazaar, held at SBP BSC Head Office, Karachi.

The event was graced by Director - SBP BSC, Tariq Riaz, Director GSD - SBP BSC, and Maya Ismail, Chief Impact Officer - HBL and Chairperson - HBL Microfinance Bank. The occasion highlighted the importance of awareness and early detection in supporting women’s health and well-being.

The Hope Bazaar provided a platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses while raising funds for a Dow University NGO initiative supporting breast cancer awareness.

Dedicated HBL Nisa and HBL Konnect kiosks introduced women to banking products and services and facilitated account opening to promote financial inclusion. HBL Nisa also showcased its breast cancer insurance coverage, reflecting its commitment to women’s health and well-being.

The initiative was made possible through the collective efforts of the leadership and teams of SBP BSC and HBL.

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Glimpses from HBL’s Roshan Digital Account (RDA) engagements in the UK, bringing together members of the Pakistani diaspora to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan and banking solutions available through the RDA.

The video captures moments from the engagements, including interactions with Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO – HBL, highlighting investment avenues available through the RDA and the PASBAN Remittance Rewards Scheme (PRRS), a State Bank of Pakistan-supported initiative encouraging remittances through formal banking channels.

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Glimpses from HBL’s engagement with the British-Pakistani diaspora at the Pakistan High Commission in London, attended by H.E. Tipu Usman, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom, and Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO – HBL, alongside senior leadership from HBL and ured an interactive Q&A session, providing an opportunity to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan and banking solutions for overseas Pakistanis through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA).

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HBL brought together distinguished members of the British-Pakistani diaspora for an evening at the Pakistan High Commission in London, recognising the diaspora’s contributions to Pakistan and celebrating its enduring connection with its homeland. The event was led by Muhammad & CEO – HBL, and was graced by the presence of H.E. Tipu Usman, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom. Senior leadership from HBL and HBL UK were also present on the occasion.

Discussions highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan and banking solutions available through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA). The engagement also showcased the PASBAN Remittance Rewards Scheme (PRRS), a State Bank of Pakistan-supported initiative designed to encourage remittances through formal banking channels.

HBL remains committed to strengthening its engagement with the Pakistani diaspora and enabling overseas Pakistanis to contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth.

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Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO – HBL, visited Quetta, Balochistan. Whilst there he engaged with clients and colleagues on the economic outlook, industry dynamics and opportunities to support sustainable growth across Balochistan. Senior members of the Bank's leadership werecussions underscored HBL's commitment to supporting SMEs, industry and agriculture, while expanding access to finance, advancing workforce diversity, promoting the economic participation of women and enabling the growth of businesses and communities across the province.

As the State Bank of Pakistan's designated Champion Bank for Balochistan under its agriculture finance initiative, HBL continues to expand agricultural financing, strengthen financial inclusion and support the sustainable development of rural communities across the province.

#HBL #Balochistan #ChampionBank #SME #Agriculture #FinancialInclusion

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