Areesh Ahmed
Karachi: Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, has secured four top awards at the 9th Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC-9), underscoring its leadership in digital innovation, financial inclusion, and women’s economic empowerment.
Held under the theme “Renaissance of Microfinance,” AMC-9 recognized Mobilink Bank as the Top Microfinance Bank for Active Borrowers (Nano-loans), Top Microfinance Bank in terms of M-Wallets (powered by JazzCash), Top Microfinance Bank for Innovation, and Leading Microfinance Bank in terms of Women Borrowers.
The accolades highlight Mobilink Bank’s growing role in expanding microcredit outreach, driving digital adoption, and promoting gender equity through its inclusive and technology-driven nano-loan model.
Aamir Ibrahim, Chairman of Mobilink Bank, said the recognition validated the bank’s mission to pair technology with purpose.
“These awards reaffirm that meaningful financial inclusion isn’t just about access — it’s about impact,” he said. “At Mobilink Bank and JazzCash, we are combining technology with empathy to enable millions of Pakistanis, especially women, to participate confidently in the formal economy.”
Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, President and CEO of Mobilink Bank, called the recognition a milestone achievement for the institution.
“Winning four awards at AMC-9 is a proud moment for Mobilink Bank,” he said. “Every day, we disburse over 150,000 nano-loans through JazzCash, bringing dignity, ease, and opportunity to underserved communities. From COVID-19 relief to flood recovery, we remain steadfast in delivering digital solutions that serve people with integrity and purpose.”
Mobilink Bank currently serves 8.2 million active nano-loan borrowers, with total disbursements exceeding PKR 45.9 billion. Its digital arm, JazzCash, now has 53.5 million wallet holders, one-third of whom are women. The bank’s recent core banking upgrade to R23 further reinforces its focus on innovation and operational excellence.
AMC-9, organized jointly by the Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) and UNIDO-PAIDAR, brought together key stakeholders including the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and development partners such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB).
As Pakistan’s microfinance sector evolves with renewed emphasis on technology, resilience, and inclusion, Mobilink Bank reaffirmed its mission to advance digital-first financial inclusion and empower women — charting new frontiers for sustainable growth.
