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Faysal Bank Wins Best Bank of Pakistan (Mid-Sized) Award at Pakistan Banking Awards 2026

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has once again been named Pakistan’s Best Bank (Mid-size) at the 11th Pakistan Banking Awards 2026, … Read More The post Faysal Bank Wins Best Bank of Pakistan (Mid-Sized) Award at Pakistan Banking Awards 2026 appeared first on ProPakistani .

Faysal Bank Wins Best Bank of Pakistan (Mid-Sized) Award at Pakistan Banking Awards 2026

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has once again been honored as Pakistan’s Best Bank for Mid-Sized institutions at the 11th Pakistan Banking Awards 2026. This recognition underscores FBL's leadership in Islamic banking and its ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer-centric growth. As one of Pakistan's leading Islamic banks, FBL operates a network of 900 branches across the country and continues to strengthen its position through a customer-first approach and a focus on sustainable growth.

Mr. Juma Abul, FBL's Group Chief Executive Officer, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating that it reflects the bank's transformation journey and dedication to delivering innovative, customer-centric, and Shariah-compliant banking solutions. Similarly, Mr. Mian Muhammad Younis, Chairman of Faysal Bank, dedicated the award to the bank's customers, acknowledging their enduring trust as a cornerstone of the bank's progress.

Faysal Bank's second consecutive win at the Pakistan Banking Awards highlights its consistent commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. The Pakistan Banking Awards celebrate institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance, innovation, and meaningful impact in Pakistan's financial sector, and Faysal Bank's recognition on both national and international stages underscores its ongoing progress in building a robust, sustainable, and digitally enabled Islamic banking model.

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