PBA to launch Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 on February 24-25

February 12, 2025 (MLN): The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) to launch the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 (PBS’25), a landmark industry-led event set to take place on February 24 & 25, 2025, in Karachi.

The details were shared at a press conference held at the PBA head office, led by Atif Bajwa, Chairman of the PBS Steering Committee & President and CEO -Bank Alfalah.

The conference organized under the aegis of the Pakistan Banks Association, PBS’25 aims to advance finance and economic discourse in the country, according to the press release issued today.

It will feature 12+ prominent international speakers, and 20+ local subject matter experts and convene leaders from over 45 institutions, including conventional, Islamic, digital, and microfinance banks as well as development finance institutions.

This historic gathering of 1,000+ representatives from the Government, regulators, banking, fintech, academia, media, and corporate Pakistan represents a significant milestone for Pakistan's financial sector.

Atif Bajwa highlighted the significance of the Pakistan Banking Summit (PBS) 2025 by emphasizing its role as an invaluable platform for the banking industry and its stakeholders to engage in critical conversations.

These discussions will focus on emerging trends and opportunities in banking and finance.

The summit will cover several critical themes, including global and local economic developments, the role of the banking sector in economic upliftment, and priority sector financing.

Key topics also include the future of Islamic banking and the growing importance of digitalization in the banking sector.

Elaborating on the role of the PBA, Zafar Masud said, “PBS’25 is a testament to PBA’s continued commitment to fostering economic progress, contributing not only on fiscal accounts but also through broader financial inclusion, sustainability and inclusive growth".

"By bringing together key stakeholders, this summit will serve as a catalyst for meaningful discussions and transformative solutions that will shape the future of the financial sector of Pakistan', he added.

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