PBA announces banking summit 2026

SMEs, agriculture, housing finance on agenda as top officials, global experts gather in Karachi

KARACHI:

The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has announced the second edition of the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026, to be held on 7-8 July in Karachi, according to a statement issued on Saturday.

The summit will bring together more than 1,200 participants, including policymakers, regulators, banking leaders, corporate executives, academia and development partners. It will feature over 15 international speakers and more than 20 local thought leaders, representing over 48 financial institutions.

The event will examine issues shaping Pakistan's financial landscape, including the global and domestic economic outlook, financing priority sectors such as agriculture, SMEs and low-cost housing, digital banking and payments, climate-responsive finance, Islamic banking and next-generation talent and leadership.

Speaking at a press conference, Atif Bajwa, Chairman of the Summit Steering Committee, said the timing of the event was particularly significant as it comes immediately after the federal budget announcement. He said the summit provides an opportunity for policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and international experts to reflect on the country's economic priorities and discuss how ambitions can be translated into outcomes.