About the AuthorsZafar MasudZafar Masud is an international banker and entrepreneur, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Governors at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). With extensive experience in senior roles at multinat ...
Zafar Masud, Chairman Pakistan Banks Association & President/CEO BOP speaks on shift from Conventional to Islamic Banking. He emphasised the importance of transitioning to a system rooted in Shariah Principles, highlighting its potential to offer ethical financial solutions. Mr. Masud outlined conversion strategy focused on gradual adoption, regulatory adjustments, and public awareness.
Masud shared personal anecdotes and observations about Jaun Elia, emphasizing his complex personality and unique perspective on life and love. He discussed Elia’s relationship with his family, his intellectual pursuits, and his contributions to Urdu literature.
BOP Management held a client event in Lahore this week with Professor Stefan Dercon as Chief Guest. Mr. Stefan is Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government and the Economics Department, at the University of Oxford. He combines his academic career with work as a policy advisor, providing strategic economic and development advice. The event was attended by senior industry leaders and prominent businessmen of the country.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb visited the Pakistan Banks’ Association and met with the Presidents & CEOs of the banking sector. The Chairman, PBA, Mr. Zafar Masud provided an update on the progress of initiatives aimed at boosting the three key sectors of Agriculture, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Digital & Technology in Pakistan.
Mr. Zafar Masud will be speaking at CotIB (Conversion to Islamic Banking), an international full-day conference on Islamic Banking being held on Tuesday 20th August at Karachi Movenpick Hotel.
I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to meet Mr. Zafar Masud (President and CEO Bank of Punjab & Chairman Pakistan Banks Association) in Islamabad. As many of you might remember, Mr. Zafar Masud is one of the two miraculous survivors of the tragic PIA flight PK8303 crash in May 2020 in Karachi.
Mr. Zafar Keynote Speech at the 5th DigiBAP Summit 2024 – Full Speech
Mr. Zafar Masud on the integration of digital technology with banks
Mr. Zafar Masud highlighting the foundational aspects of digital finance
