KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has welcomed the appointment of Imran Sarwar as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
With more than 36 years of diverse banking experience across corporate, institutional and investment banking, as well as credit and risk management, spanning Pakistan and international markets, Imran Sarwar brings to NBP a wealth of leadership experience, strategic insight, and industry expertise.
Imran Sarwar most recently served at United Bank Limited (UBL) as Group Executive, Risk & Credit Policy and Chief Risk Officer, where he played a key role in strengthening the bank’s risk architecture and advancing its credit policy framework.
Prior to this, he held several senior leadership positions at Standard Chartered Bank, including Managing Director and Head of Corporate Banking for the UAE. He has also served on the boards of Khushhali Microfinance Bank and the Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC), contributing his expertise to matters of risk, governance, and policy.
He holds a degree in Business and Accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University, United States, and an LLB from the University of the Punjab.
The Nation’s Bank looks forward to Imran Sarwar’s leadership in further strengthening NBP’s position as a trusted institution and advancing its commitment to serving customers and communities while contributing to Pakistan’s economic progress.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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