Faysal Bank Crowned “Best Islamic Retail Bank 2025 (mid-sized)” at the 11th IRBA Awards

Karachi, November 20, 2025: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has been honoured with the Best Islamic
Retail Bank 2025 (mid-sized) award at the 11th Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA), held in
conjunction with the International Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance (ICIBF) in Karachi.
This prestigious recognition reflects Faysal Bank’s uncompromising focus on service excellence, its
expanding nationwide footprint and continued success in delivering a robust, digitally empowered
and Shariah-compliant retail banking proposition. In recent years, the Bank has significantly
strengthened its product suite, enhanced customer experience through technology-driven solutions
and expanded its branch network to serve a rapidly growing customer base across Pakistan.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO, Faysal Bank Limited, said:
“We are honoured to be recognized by the IRBA Awards Committee. This achievement reflects our
commitment to excellence in Islamic banking and our mission to make Shariah-compliant financial
solutions more accessible, inclusive and technology-driven. Through expanding digital platforms,
pioneering products and a growing national footprint, we continue to prove that ethical banking and
innovation can thrive together. Guided by faith, integrity and responsibility, this award is a tribute to
our dedicated teams and the trust of our valued customers, who inspire us to strengthen the Islamic
finance ecosystem and deliver lasting value.”
The Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) is a global awards programme that recognises excellence in
the Islamic retail banking industry. Based on a rigorous evaluation methodology developed by
Cambridge IFA, IRBA honours institutions and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional
efficiency, performance and contribution to the growth of Islamic retail banking worldwide.
Faysal Bank continues to empower individuals and businesses with innovative, Shariah-compliant
financial solutions that inspire trust and drive progress. This accolade reaffirms the Bank’s position
as a trailblazer in Islamic banking, setting new benchmarks across Pakistan’s financial services
landscape.