Tech Desk 
Dec 01, 2024
An undated image of Mobilink Bank Head Office.— Mobilink
Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has been honoured as the “Best Microfinance Bank” at the Pakistan Banking Awards 2024.
This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in the bank's journey towards transforming the financial landscape of Pakistan with cutting-edge digital financing solutions aimed at enhancing the country's financial inclusion.
This recognition emphasises its crucial role in modernising financial inclusion and highlights the bank’s expertise in strengthening advanced fintech solutions that are reshaping the future of Pakistan’s economy.
Complementing dedication, Jazz CEO and Chairman Aamir Ibrahim stated: “This award is a testament to the trust placed in Mobilink Bank by millions of Pakistanis and reflects our collective mission to uplift society through financial inclusion. Mobilink Bank’s success lies in its commitment to empowering individuals, particularly women, by providing them with the tools and resources to thrive. This recognition resonates with our ongoing efforts to foster economic growth, resilience, and progress across the country. I commend the entire team for their dedication and look forward to their continued impact in transforming lives.”
Interim CEO Mobilink Bank, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary said, “The award is an honour that reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering small businesses, women, and underserved communities through innovative, digital banking solutions that drive meaningful change. Looking forward, we remain committed to expanding inclusive, future-ready digital financial ecosystems to foster sustainable growth and economic progress.”
Mobilink Bank's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the financial sector is reflected in its services that empower millions of underserved citizens, especially women across the country and help them to propel themselves as the bank has successfully served almost 20,000 women with digital literacy through its Women Inspirational Network (WIN).
The bank’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the financial sector is reflected in its services that empower millions of underserved citizens across the country.
In a bid to further accelerate its efforts, Mobilink Bank further unveiled its plans to onboard 50,000 more women into the formal banking system by 2026, in collaboration with Care International Pakistan. The bank is running a comprehensive awareness campaign, which is complemented by an industry-first initiative — a digital inheritance calculator offered through its “DOST” app. This innovative tool empowers women with precise calculations of their rightful inheritance shares, further empowering them financially and attaining financial sustainability.
In addition to these achievements, the State Bank of Pakistan honoured Mobilink Bank with the ‘Best NFLP Team Award’, recognising the bank’s remarkable success in 2023-2024. Through its National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP-II), Mobilink Bank successfully delivered 83,000 hours of training focused on developing digital skills for the enhancement of the country. The program reached 2,780 rural beneficiaries, with an impressive 71% of them being women.
Mobilink Bank’s innovative services and joint efforts perfectly reflect its vision to assist in developing a digitally advanced, inclusive, and agile Pakistan. This recognition underscores the bank's unwavering commitment to promoting a financially inclusive society that thrives on innovation.
