Imran Sarwar appointed President, CEO of NBP

Imran Sarwar now heads National Bank of Pakistan as its President and CEO, with a three-year mandate that takes effect straight away. NBP informed the market through a Thursday notice lodged with PSX, citing an order from the Finance Division dated September 3, 2026. The appointment is subject to a fit and proper assessment by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Sarwar holds degrees in business and accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University, along with a law degree from Punjab University. He brings more than 27 years of banking work across Pakistan, Australia, Britain and the UAE, with exposure to corporate lending, institutional and investment banking, plus risk management.

The change follows the expiry of Rehmat Ali Hasnie's tenure on August 21, 2026, after he had served as President and CEO since May 12, 2022. Abdul Wahid Sethi had already taken over as acting head following the end of the previous chief's term. NBP also reported a pre-tax profit of Rs67.3 billion and after-tax earnings of Rs32.4 billion, with earnings per share at Rs15.23 for the six months through June 30, 2026.