Askari Bank Named Best Mid-Sized Bank at Pakistan Banking Awards 2026

Askari Bank has been named the Best Mid-Sized Bank at the 11th Pakistan Banking Awards 2026, held in Karachi. The prestigious award was shared with Faysal Bank in the mid-sized category. President and CEO Zia Ijaz received the accolade from Governor Jameel Ahmad at a ceremony that gathered prominent figures from Pakistan’s banking and financial services sector.

Organized by the Pakistan Banks Association, the awards are a significant recognition, honoring institutions that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in the financial services industry. This recognition highlights Askari Bank’s dedication to customer value, digital growth, and financial inclusion. The bank's achievement reaffirms its commitment to delivering value to customers, enhancing digital capabilities, and advancing financial inclusion throughout the country.

It also underscores the institution's broader strategy toward operational excellence and its aspiration to become the “Bank of the Future,” a forward-thinking and agile entity tailored to meet the evolving demands of customers and the broader economy. Reflecting on the honor, Zia Ijaz emphasized the trust customers place in the bank and the collective commitment of its workforce.

He stressed that the recognition reinforces Askari Bank’s focus on customer-centric solutions, innovation, and service excellence. He added that the bank remains dedicated to building an institution poised for future challenges while contributing significantly to Pakistan's economic growth. This award adds to Askari Bank’s impressive portfolio of accomplishments as it strives to establish itself as a forward-looking financial institution, emphasizing customer service, digital transformation, responsible banking practices, and sustainable long-term growth.