Karachi: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) today concluded the second Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS'26), reaffirming the banking industry's collective commitment to supporting Pakistan's next phase of economic transformation through stronger collaboration, innovation, financial inclusion, and policy dialogue. Over two days, PBS'26 brought together more than 1,200 attendees, including policymakers, regulators, banking leaders, international experts, development partners, academia, and corporate Pakistan, reinforcing its position as the country's premier platform for shaping the future of banking and financial services.
According to The Bank of Punjab, the Summit featured more than 15 international speakers and over 20 local thought leaders, providing a forum for exchanging global perspectives, strengthening public-private collaboration, and identifying practical pathways to build a more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready financial system. Keynote addresses were delivered by notable figures such as Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, and Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.
Across nine thematic sessions over two days, participants explored topics such as the economic outlook for Pakistan and the global economy, digital transformation, and digital currencies, as well as climate-responsive finance and Islamic banking. In his keynote address, Jameel Ahmad underscored the progress made in strengthening Pakistan's financial sector and emphasized the need to sustain reform momentum by expanding access to finance and embracing innovation.
Zafar Masud, Chairman of PBA, commented on the conclusion of the Summit, stating that the future of Pakistan's financial sector would be shaped through collaboration. Atif Bajwa, Chairman of the Steering Committee of PBS, called for reforms that incentivize greater private-sector investment and expand access to finance for underserved sectors.
Muneer Kamal, CEO & Secretary General of PBA, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the Summit's role as a platform for driving dialogue and collective action across the financial sector. The successful conclusion of PBS'26 further strengthened its position as Pakistan's flagship banking and financial services platform, bringing together national and international leaders to advance dialogue and build consensus on the policies and priorities that will shape the country's financial future.