All posts by : Zafar Masud

Karandaaz Pakistan and The Bank of Punjab (BOP) have officially joined forces to transform Pakistan’s agriculture sector! Under Karandaaz’s inaugural Digital Financing for Agriculture (DFA) Challenge 2023, this strategic alliance aims to revolutionize farming practices and enhance financial inclusion nationwide.

A recent analysis of Pakistan’s economic situation written by Nasir Jamal and published in Dawn News discusses the country’s reliance on IMF programs bailouts and the need for domestic reforms. In the article Mr. Nasir quotes Mr. Zafar Masud, president and CEO of the Bank of Punjab, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Aisha Ghaus Pasha, former state minister for finance, Ahmed Kamal, one of the top textile and clothing exporters, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Mr. Masud is a regular contributor to the local media on the topics of finance, economics and energy and has also published a book on these topics, titled “Out of the Box”. Following are the edited transcripts of a recent conversation BR Research had with Mr. Zafar Masud:

Zafar Masud has been elected as the Chairman PBA (Pakistan Banks’ Association). Congratulations to him on his election as the Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, bringing this honor to The Bank of Punjab for the first time.

President & CEO of BOP, Zafar Masud, accompanied by renowned architect Nayyar Ali Dada and Razi Ahmed, Chairman of Alhamra (Lahore Arts Council), explored the Alhamra Museum in Lahore.

Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, graced BOP’s stall at the Women’s Day event hosted by the Women Development Department Punjab.
Zafar Masud, President & CEO of BOP, warmly welcomed her and shared insights about BOP’s empowering women initiatives.

BOP’s Senior Management was present at the BOP stall during the International Women’s Day event hosted by the Women Development Department and sponsored by BOP. The Commissioner of Lahore and the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore were also in attendance.