KARACHI: HBL was awarded the Pakistan’s best bank award for the year 2021 at the Pakistan Banking Awards (PBA) held in Karachi on October 29, 2021.
The best bank award recognizes the bank that demonstrates most significant contribution to national development and most effective management of its resources including its employees, clients, franchise, community and financials.
The PBA also recognized HBL as the best bank for small & medium businesses due to its strong performance, diversification and quality of SME lending nationwide.
The Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) in partnership with the Dawn media group and A.F.
Ferguson & Co, annually come together to conduct the Pakistan Banking Awards.
This year the awards were adjudged by a five-member jury of experts comprising State Bank of Pakistan former governor Syed Salim Raza, Faysal Bank Limited former president Naved A. Khan, English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Zeelaf Munir, SCB Pakistan former country head Azhar Hamid, and Citibank Middle East and Pakistan former regional head Shehzad Naqvi.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Reza Baqir attended the event as the chief guest. Key stakeholders of Pakistan’s banking and financial fraternities were also
present on the occasion.
Commenting on the occasion, HBL President & CEO Muhammad Aurangzeb said,
“The Best Bank Award 2021 is a testament to HBL’s commitment to financial excellence
and contribution towards national development. This win is dedicated to our staff and
clients whose continued patronage and confidence in HBL has enabled us to win the
Best Bank of Pakistan 2021. HBL continues to consolidate its leadership position on all
business fronts, while, shaping the financial industry of Pakistan.”
