Pakistan Banking Summit 2025

VCast captured this first-of-its-kind industry-led initiative where the financial sector convened for a unified dialogue on the future of the sector.

The summit aimed to foster strategic dialogue by exploring global trends, emerging market dynamics, and technological innovations shaping banking in Pakistan. It also featured 12+ international experts and 20+ local thought leaders who shared insights and case studies.

A Historic Impact

The summit covered key discussions on global and local economic shifts, banking growth, priority financing, the future of Islamic banking, and the rise of digital finance.

It also launched the e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) initiative, transforming banking with secure, digital verification for better compliance and convenience.

Advancing Pakistan’s Economy

Leaders discussed the roadmap to Pakistan’s economic success: policy decisions that will drive the future of Pakistan and promote greater collaboration between the government and the banking sector.

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The Future Workforce

Speakers and attendees shed light on the tactical, operational, and behavioral strategies needed to create a future-ready banking sector in Pakistan. They also discussed personal attitudes that lead workers to career growth and success.

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Agriculture

Agriculture accounts for half of the employed labour force in Pakistan and is its largest source of foreign exchange earnings (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics). The summit covered how banking can empower this critically important sector.

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Education

Pakistan’s economic growth is tied directly to its investment in education. As experts discussed their vision for Pakistan, they spoke about how we can use education as a tool for progress.

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The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) coordinates the efforts of the banking industry.

Its main objective is to provide a common platform to banks and financial institutions (DFIs) regulated by the State Bank of Pakistan for the purpose of protecting their rights, privileges and interests, and for the advancement of the banking industry.

PBA shares a common vision of progress and development with its members and represents them in matters concerning the regulatory bodies and other government departments.