Meezan Bank recognized as the Best Bank for 2020 at Pakistan Banking Awards

January 8th, 2021

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank has been chosen, for the second time, as the Best Bank at the 5th Pakistan Banking Awards 2020. This year, the Bank stood out for demonstrating effective management of its resources including its employees, clients, franchise, community and financials Chaired by Mr. Syed Salim Raza – Former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP); the five-member jury based its decision on detailed evaluation and performance of the banks, thus affirming the Bank’s commitment towards Islamic banking and consistently delivering higher standards of customer service quality to further elevate service standards.

The Bank has previously been recognized at the same platform as the Best Bank – 2018 and Best Islamic Bank for years 2017 and 2016 for providing innovative Shariah-compliant financial solutions. Meezan Bank’s journey from Pakistan’s first Islamic bank and smallest bank in the country to one of the largest and Best Bank of Pakistan has spanned merely 18 years.

Pakistan Banking Awards the most prestigious and definitive awards of the country’s banking sector, organized by the Dawn Media Group, Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) and A. F. Ferguson and adjudicated through an eminent jury consisting of highly respectable luminaries with substantial experience in the financial sector.

Best Bank 2020

Mr. Ariful Islam – Deputy CEO and Mr. Irfan Siddiqui – Founding President & CEO, Meezan Bank receiving the ‘Best Bank’ award from Honourable Dr. Reza Baqir – Governor State Bank of Pakistan.