Zafar Masud
Zafar Masud is the Chairman of the Pakistan Banking Association (PBA) and the CEO of the Bank of Punjab. With a focus on the critical role of the banking sector in Pakistan's economy, he emphasizes its importance as a major taxpayer and a key player in supporting government finances. Under his leadership, the PBA advocates for the banking industry's interests amidst challenges posed by high taxation and regulatory pressures.
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Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) chairman Zafar Masud described the initiative as a potential turning point for both the energy sector and the broader economy.
Another stab at circular debt - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-09-29
Zafar Masud, chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, expressed optimism about the debt deal and dismissed allegations of coercion during the negotiations.
Situationer: Banks push back on power debt plan - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-23
Zafar Masud, president of the Pakistan Banks Association, stated that Pakistan’s anti-money laundering laws are very strict and robust.
Indian lenders told to step up checks on funds flowing indirectly from Pakistan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-26Zafar Masud survived the crash of PIA flight 8303.
Downfall - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-06-16
Zafar Masud is a PIA plane crash survivor who authored the book 'Seat 1C: A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience of Renewal'.
PIA plane crash survivor Zafar Masood calls his book a ‘labour of love’ - CulturePakistan· 2025-05-31
Zafar Masud is one of the two survivors of the PK-8303 plane crash and has written a book about his experience.
Seat 1C: a second chance - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-16
In his book Seat 1C, one of the survivors — Zafar Masud — explores not only the incident itself but the lessons he has learned in the years since.
Review: Zafar Masud’s Seat 1C is an intimate look into the mind of a survivor - CulturePakistan· 2025-04-28
Zafar Masud is the chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association.
ECONOMY: BONDS OVER BUSINESSES - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-27
Zafar Masud, chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association, said it was important to recognise that Pakistan’s banks operate in a challenging environment.
SBP governor urges banks to prioritise innovation, inclusivity - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-14
Zafar Masud, chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, expressed optimism about the debt deal and dismissed allegations of coercion during the negotiations.
Situationer: Banks push back on power debt plan - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-17Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association, discussed the interest rate and bank participation in the loan.
Govt, banks in talks for Rs1.25tr deal to reduce circular debt - BusinessPakistan· 2025-03-08
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud raised the challenges of the Islamisation of the banking industry during his welcome remarks.
CORPORATE WINDOW; Hurdles to Islamic banking conversion - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-03
Zafar Masud, chairman of the Pakistan Banking Association (PBA) and the CEO of Bank of Punjab, highlighted that 99.8pc of budgetary deficit support to the government comes through the banking sector.
‘Banks need to look beyond govt sector’: SBP chief - BusinessPakistan· 2025-02-26
Zafar Masud is the chairman of the Pakistan Banking Association and the CEO of Bank of Punjab.
Finance minister stresses export-driven growth - BusinessPakistan· 2025-02-25
