The history of HBL is tantamount
to the history of the banking industry in Pakistan. HBL was the first
commercial bank to be established for the Muslims of the Indo-Pak subcontinent
in 1941 and today, it is the largest global bank in the country. HBL's inception
has been inextricably linked with the story of Pakistan and consequently, it
has always been an institution that has played a significant role in the
nation's economic progress.
HBL has unceasingly pushed the
limit and as a result, played an active role in shaping Pakistan's future. HBL
is a part of the nation's fabric and a brief look at its past illustrates the
significant contributions made by the Bank to the economy of Pakistan. Over the
years, HBL has grown its branch network and become the largest private sector
bank with over 1,700 branches and more than 1,900 ATMs while servicing a
customer base that exceeds 8.5 million relationships. It currently operates in
over 25 countries spanning across four continents.
HBL's key areas of operation
encompass product offerings and services in Retail Banking, Investment Banking,
Commercial and Corporate Banking; of which HBL has the largest portfolio in
Pakistan. SME and Agriculture lending programmes and banking services are also
offered across urban and rural centers. The large scale of HBL's operations is
a testament to its reach in every part of the country and its aim to serve the
nation.
From being a Bank that was
instrumental in aiding the nation's independence in 1947 to being Pakistan's
largest global bank in 2016, HBL has progressed leaps and bounds from where it
started. Today, HBL in the first and the only bank in the country to cross the
PKR 100 billion mark in revenues. The market leadership and the success that
the Bank enjoys today is a result of the trust placed in HBL by its customers
and the support extended by the Government of Pakistan. Needless to say, it is
the hard work and perseverance of its employees that has alleviated HBL to this
position. With over 15,000 employees, HBL is one of the country's largest
institutions and prides itself for being an equal opportunity employer.
In 1947, the first Prime Minister
of Pakistan Liaquat Ali Khan expressed the importance of the role HBL would
play in the industrial and commercial life of Pakistan. As a Bank that has
always played an integral role in the economic advancement of the nation, HBL
truly understands the role it can play in financial empowerment of the unbanked
segments. With the launch of a women banking platform HBL Nisa in 2016, it has
taken one step further in realizing its aim to bring banking to everyone, while
staying true to its resolve to pursue financial inclusion with vigour.
HBL'sremarkable growth is
reflected in the results it delivers year after year. With a profit before tax
of PKR 60.3 billion in 2015, a 25% increase over the last year along with a PKR
2.2 trillion asset base and PKR 1.2 trillion deposit base, HBL is truly a force
to be reckoned with. Alongside its phenomenal growth, the Bank continues to
gain recognition for its excellence, both locally and internationally. Recently,
HBL has been presented the esteemed 'Best Bank Award' by the Asian Banker. It
also recevied the 'Best Investment Banking Award' by the Global Finance Awards
for its outstanding financial services. The Bank was also declared the
"Brand of the Year in Pakistan" in 2015 at the prestigious World
Branding Awards upholding HBL's strength as one of the strongest brands in the
country. For its achievements in providing technologically advanced financial
solutions, HBL was awarded the "Model Bank, Cash Management & Trade
Finance" accolade at the Celent Model Bank Awards, 2016.
With a rich legacy over 75years,
HBL is now looking towards an even brighter future with boundless
opportunities. It aims to continue to serve the nation and all of the markets
where it operates with a focus on the needs of its customers and the resolve to
inspire them to dream and do more.
This year, in order to celebrate
HBL's 75th anniversary, the Pakistan Post is issuing a commemorative stamp for
this auspicious occasion. With this stamp, we continue the tradition of issuing
commemorative stamps for every milestone anniversary for HBL after the Pakistan
Post issued stamps for HBL's Silver and Golden Jubilees.
On 75th Anniversary of HBL, a commemorative postage stamp of Rs.8/- denomination is being issued by Pakistan Post on September 23, 2016.
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