Mr. Saleem Ullah
Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
Discussion on certain key themes impacting the banking industry, including the development of an enabling regulatory framework for SME and agricultural finance, the digitization of cash transactions to bolster economic lending, the significance of open finance, and strategies to address the gender gap in banking.
Mr. Saleem
Dr. Ishrat Husain
Former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
Conversation on the importance of strengthening agricultural and industrial sectors, boosting exports, increasing savings and investments, and managing resources sustainably to drive Pakistan’s economic transition.
Dr. Ishrat Husain
Ms. Sima Kamil
Former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
Discussion on the vital yet invisible role of women in Pakistan’s economy, need for strong governance and human development for sustainable economic growth, importance of intuitive design in making banking apps accessible, and the interconnected ecosystem of mortgages; documentation; and SME growth.
Ms. Sima Kamil
Mr. Irfan Siddiqui
Founding President & CEO, Meezan Bank Limited
Conversation on the improving economic outlook, the significance of priority sector financing to drive economic growth, rising digital engagement among merchants, Islamic transformation, and development of skills for a future-ready workforce.
Mr. Irfan Siddiqui
Mr. Zafar Masud
President & CEO, The Bank of Punjab and Chairman, Pakistan Banks Association
Discussion on key drivers for sustainable economic growth, structural reforms to facilitate the transition to Islamic banking, need for government support for priority sector growth, and the economic and social imperative of promoting women’s inclusion.
Mr. Zafar Masud
Mr. Muhammad Nassir Salim
President & CEO, HBL
Conversation on diverse themes notably around economic stability, renewed investor confidence, criticality of pivoting to value-added agri exports, expanding formal sector through digital technologies, women inclusion and building exportable skills.
Mr. Muhammad Nassir Salim
Mr. Yousaf Hussain
President & CEO, Faysal Bank Limited
Discussion on certain imperatives impacting the banking industry including the country’s journey to economic stability, banking technology, national digital infrastructure and the sector’s transition to Islamic.
Mr. Yousaf Hussain
Mr. Rizwan Ata
President & CEO, BankIslami Pakistan Limited
Conversation on building economic resilience through strategic industry prioritization, transforming Islamic Banking through digital and AI, and the growth trajectory of Islamic finance amidst transitional challenges.
Mr. Rizwan Ata
Mr. Syed Amir Ali
Deputy CEO, Meezan Bank Limited
Discussion on key trends reshaping the banking industry, scaling Islamic digital supply chain financing for SME growth, women empowerment, creating a skilled workforce for the future, and climate risk related challenges and mitigation measures.
Mr. Syed Amir Ali
Mr. Muneer Kamal
CEO & Secretary General, Pakistan Banks Association
Conversation on economic stabilization, the growing momentum in SME and agricultural financing, transition to Shariah-compliant banking, climate change and financial sector’s transition to sustainable models.
Mr. Muneer Kamal
Mr. Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad
Chief Executive Officer, Mashreq Pakistan
Discussion on multiple opportunity pockets in Pakistan for digital banks, Islamic Banking, data-enabled financing, e-commerce integration into the financial services value chain and impacts of transitioning to a digital economy.
Mr. Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad
Mr. Jahanzeb Khan
President & CEO, easypaisa digital bank
Conversation on key success factors for digital banks and their potential target markets, digitalization of retail payments, imperative to enhance data bureaus for improved digital lending, and criticality of data protection and customer consent in data sharing.
Mr. Jahanzeb Khan
Mr. Aamir Ibrahim
CEO and President, Jazz Chairman, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited
Discussion on the barriers to accelerated digital payment adoption, importance of fraud prevention and trust, societal challenges in digital inclusion, and the criticality of fiber connectivity in national digital transformation.
Mr. Aamir Ibrahim
Ms. Maya Inayat Ismail
Chairperson, HBL Microfinance Bank
Conversation on the broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges including microfinance industry’s capital needs, the importance of targeted products and financial literacy for inclusive banking, credit and advisory support for SMEs, empowerment of women, digital innovations reshaping microfinance, and sustainable development to ensure future resilience.
Ms. Maya Inayat Ismail
Mr. Muntaqa Peracha
Managing Director & CEO, foodpanda Pakistan
Discussion on the vital role of trust and efficient refunds in expanding digital payments on e-commerce platforms, necessity to encourage the B2B sector’s shift towards a formalized economy, changing payment behaviors across Pakistan’s metropolitan and emerging cities, and the significance of maintaining sustained incentives to boost digital payment adoption.
Mr. Muntaqa Peracha
