The government has appointed Imran Sarwar as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) for a three-year term with immediate effect. NBP disclosed the development in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. “We have to inform you that the Government of Pakistan, Finance Division, vide Notification No. F.No.1(9) Bkg- III/2022-696 dated September 3, 2026, has appointed Imran Sarwar as President/CEO for a period of three years, with immediate effect, subject to Fit & Proper Test clearance by State Bank of Pakistan,” read the notice. As per information available, Sarwar holds degrees in Business & Accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University and an LLB from Punjab University. With over 27 years of diversified banking experience covering Corporate, Institutional, Investment Banking and Risk, he has worked in Pakistan, Australia, the UK and UAE. NBP is one of the country’s largest commercial banks. Its leadership has seen several developments in recent years, particularly concerning the President/CEO and Board of Directors. Rehmat Ali Hasnie was previously assigned the role of President/CEO of NBP on May 12, 2022, a role he held until his t
