KARACHI : Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has been named Best Bank of Pakistan (Mid-Sized) at the 11th Pakistan Banking Awards 2026, securing the national recognition for the second consecutive year.

The Faysal Bank award highlights the bank’s continued expansion in Islamic banking, digital services and customer-focused financial solutions. The recognition comes as FBL strengthens its nationwide presence and invests in technology and Shariah-compliant banking products.

Faysal Bank currently operates an expanding network of around 900 branches across Pakistan. The bank said its latest recognition reflects its financial performance, digital capabilities and efforts to provide inclusive and responsible banking services.

Group Chief Executive Officer Juma Abul described the award as an important milestone in the bank’s transformation journey. He said the recognition reflected Faysal Bank’s focus on innovative, customer-centric and Shariah-compliant banking solutions.

Second consecutive national recognition

Chairman Faysal Bank Mian Muhammad Younis said the award demonstrated the growing strength of the institution’s Islamic banking operations and long-term strategic direction.

He also credited customers for their continued trust in the bank, saying their confidence remained central to its progress.

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President and CEO Yousaf Hussain said receiving the award for a second consecutive year was a significant achievement for the bank and its employees.

He attributed the recognition to customer confidence and the dedication of Faysal Bank’s workforce, while describing the award as recognition of the teams working to expand the bank’s services.

Islamic banking drives expansion

The latest honour comes as Pakistan’s banking industry continues to see growing interest in Islamic financial products and digital banking services.

Faysal Bank has positioned Islamic banking at the centre of its growth strategy, offering Shariah-compliant financial solutions through its branch network and digital channels.

The bank said its continued development of digital capabilities is intended to make financial services more accessible while maintaining its focus on responsible and sustainable growth.

Banking awards recognise industry leaders

The Pakistan Banking Awards have become a prominent platform for recognising institutions that demonstrate performance, innovation and wider contributions to the country’s financial sector.

The 2026 ceremony also marks a decade of recognising excellence across Pakistan’s banking industry.

For Faysal Bank, the latest award adds to its recognition on national and international platforms and reinforces its stated ambition to build a sustainable, digitally enabled Islamic banking model.

The bank said it would continue focusing on innovation, customer experience and Shariah-compliant financial solutions as it expands its role in Pakistan’s evolving financial landscape.