Pakistan PWDs Finclusion Awards
18th June 2025
Inaugural Pakistan PWDs Finclusion Awards Announce Leading Institutions in Disability-Inclusive Banking. The Bank of Punjab Receives Highest Honor
Karachi, 18 June 2025: The Inaugural Pakistan PWDs Finclusion Awards recognized outstanding contributions by banks and financial institutions promoting disability inclusion in their operations, infrastructure, and workforce.
Organized by Determined Pakistan, inspired by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Policy for Financial Inclusion of PWDs, the awards celebrated innovation, accessibility, and inclusive practices across nine categories.
The highest honor of the evening, the Disability Finclusion Champion Award (Best Bank), was awarded to The Bank of Punjab (BOP) for its overall excellence and leadership in inclusive finance.
BankIslami received the highest number of runner-up awards (4)
State Bank of Pakistan's Comprehensive Policy for Financial Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has been instrumental in make banking easy and convenient for PwDs through supportive physical infrastructure, accessible products and services, assistive technologies, and supportive staff interactions.
☐ The Accessible Infrastructure Excellence Award was won by The Bank of Punjab (BOP), with UBL as runner-up.
☐ Faysal Bank received the Most Disability-Friendly Branch Network Award, while BankIslami was named runner-up
☐ In the Excellence in Employment of PWDs Award, The Bank of Punjab (BOP) secured the top honor once again, followed by Faysal Bank.
☐ The Excellence in Employment for Women with Disabilities Award went to Easypaisa, with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) as runner-up. InfraZamin Pakistan was the Award Sponsor
☐ For efforts in awareness and outreach, UBL won the Excellence in Financial Literacy for PWDs Award, with BankIslami as runner-up. PWDs-Network sponsored this important award
☐ Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) took home the Disability Inclusion Training and Capacity Building Award, with BankIslami again named runner-up.
☐ Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) also earned the Best Accessible Documentation Award, while BankIslami continued its strong presence as runner-up.
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) emerged as the most decorated institution, bagging three top awards, while BankIslami received the highest number of runner-up positions (four in total), showcasing consistent efforts across categories.
National Bank of Pakistan and Meezan Bank were specially acknowledged for their participation and ongoing efforts toward disability inclusion. NBP was recognized for being the first Pakistani bank to receive the Asian Development Bank’s 2024 Disability Inclusion Champion Award, while Meezan Bank was appreciated for its consistent engagement and support for inclusive banking practices.
Dubai Islamic Bank was congratulated on 50 years of excellence and its continued commitment to financial inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
In addition, a Special Recognition Award titled "Advocacy Leader in PWD Financial Inclusion" was presented to NOWPDP.
