JS Bank has upgraded its core banking system to Temenos T24 R14. The bank has been using T24 core banking system for nearly a decade and has successfully moved all of the operations at its head office and branches to the latest version of Temenos flagship core platform. The upgrade will enhance the technology platform in line with the banks focus to improve customer experience and provide a wider range of product offerings.

Commenting on the occasion, Khalid Imran, CEO JS Bank stated “Temenos Core Banking System upgrade to R14 will enable the bank to further increase its operational efficiencies and improve its compliance and risk management functions. It will also provide the Bank an advanced banking platform to position itself to launch innovative products & digital banking services for the customers”.

Imran Soomro, CIO JS Bank said “T24 R14 version offers an advanced & agile banking platform which bridges the fintech gap to offer rapid & customized services to the customer who prefers branch banking as well as the digital age customer”.

Earlier this year JS Bank opened its first branch outside of its home country, in Bahrain. The announcement followed the awarding of a wholesale banking license to JS Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain in 2015. The Bahraini branch is also underpinned by the T24 R14 core banking system.

Temenos, the software specialist for banking and finance, was recently recognized once again as the world’s best-selling vendor of core banking software by the annual league. This is the 16th time in the last 17 years that Temenos has topped the league table. The system upgrade project and the technical services were performed on behalf of Temenos by Pakistan-based National Data Consultants (NDC), the vendor’s regional partner.

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing banks within the Pakistan’s banking landscape with the support of its vast experienced management. The Bank now has an online network of 278 branches and presence in over 138 cities across Pakistan. In its unrelenting effort to provide high quality products and services, JS Bank continues to pursue the path of innovation and excellence. Please visit www.jsbl.com for more information.

Mr. Khalid Imran, President & CEO JS Bank and Mr. Gary Rhodes, Regional Director Temenos with the senior management of JS Bank & NDC at the cake cutting ceremony of the T24 upgrade.

JS Bank limited (JSBL) sponsored the 7th Pakistan Open Golf Championship at Defence Authority Country & Golf Club. In this event, professional and amateur golfers from all over Pakistan participated. This event turned out to be a great success as around 300 players participated.

Mr. Kamran Jafar, Head of Corporate and Retail Banking Group JS Bank stated “It is JS Bank’s immense pleasure to be a part of this event as JS Bank has always believed in promoting sports. This event is another step in that direction and we look forward to continue supporting Golf in Pakistan”

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing banks within the Pakistan’s banking landscape with the support of its vast experienced management. The Bank now has an online network of 277 branches and presence in over 138 cities across Pakistan. In its unrelenting effort to provide high quality products and services, JS Bank continues to pursue the path of innovation and excellence. Please visit www.jsbl.com for more information.

JS Group and the Alliance Française jointly hosted a fund raiser gala dinner at the premises of the Alliance Française, Karachi to promote Art and Culture within Pakistan. The evening commenced with the plaque unveiling ceremony for the inauguration of the Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Art Gallery by Mr Ali J Siddiqui, CEO of the Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF). This was followed by the welcome address from Ms. Johara Alatas, President of Alliance Francaise and speeches by Mr. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui and H.E Mrs. Martine Dorance, Ambassador of France to Pakistan. Alliance Francaise is a well-known international institution in Pakistan which is carrying out, since its creation, educational and cultural activities to promote French language and culture.

Mr. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui expressed his interest to continue supporting such initiatives and stressed the need for the private sector to contribute towards the betterment of the country through art, he stated that, ‘Supporting art is as vital as building hospitals and schools as art literally shapes national consciousness and also inspires the nation for economic and social advancement’.

The event was graced by Mr.  & Mrs. Jahangir Siddiqui (Chairman JS Group) Mr. & Mrs. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui (CEO Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation), H.E Mrs. Martine Dorance (Ambassador of France), Mr. François Dall’Orso (Consul General of France in Karachi) along with many other imminent personalities from all walks of life. The night ended with a wonderful musical performance by La Bande A Andre, a French Jazz band specially flown in from France for the event along with the renowned Indus Gypsies to thrill the audience.

JS Group is one of Pakistan’s most diversified and progressive financial services groups controlling and operating market-leading financial services companies in Pakistan across sectors including commercial banking, insurance, asset management and securities brokerage. JS Group contributes towards Corporate Social Responsibility through its charitable arm Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation.

Picture Caption: Mr. & Mrs. Jahangir Siddiqui (Chairman JS Group) Mr. & Mrs. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui (CEO Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation), H.E Mrs. Martine Dorance (Ambassador of France to Pakistan) and Mr. François Dall’Orso (Consul General of France in Karachi) at the inauguration of the Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation Art Gallery at the Alliance Francaise Karachi.

JS Bank has received two awards in the categories of “Social Impact” and “CEO of the year”. The first award “Social Impact” category recognizes the overall positive social impact that JS Bank initiatives have had through its community programs in the areas of health, education, sustainable development and relief efforts across the country.

The second award “CEO of the year” recognized Mr. Khalid Imran, President JS Bank for his unwavering support and focus on the importance of corporate social responsibility with a special recognition for the banks recent TV commercial emphasizing the same as well.

JS Bank has been recognized for the 4th year in a row for its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives at the 5th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit & Awards 2016. JS Bank conducts its CSR activities through the charitable arm of JS Group, Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation. Over the years the initiatives led by Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation have touched and improved lives of numerous Pakistanis.

The 5th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit & Awards 2016 was organized by the respected Professionals Network. The honorary award was presented to JS Bank in a graceful ceremony held at a local hotel in Karachi. Prominent personalities belonging to Corporate Sector, Government Organizations, NGO’s, Academia and Media attended the event.

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing banks within the Pakistan’s banking landscape with the support of its vast experienced management. The Bank now has an online network of 277 branches and presence in over 138 cities across Pakistan. In its unrelenting effort to provide high quality products and services, JS Bank continues to pursue the path of innovation and excellence. Please visit www.jsbl.com for more information.

Mr. Mustafa Brohi, Vice President JS Bank receiving the CSR award at the 5th Corporate Social Responsibility Awards ceremony on behalf of JS Bank.

Seminar on Autism & Learning Disabilities Awareness was organized in Karachi by the Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Centre (ASDRC) Lahore on 12^th December at a local hotel. It was attended by more than two hundred parents and professionals including teachers, doctors, and therapists.

Rukhsana Shah, CEO of Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Centre (ASDRC), in her welcoming address, expressed her gratitude to the MJS Foundation for its financial and moral support, which has enabled the Centre to offer the finest trainings to teachers and parents. She stated that it was the Mission of ASDRC to create a critical mass of trained teachers and care-givers and to create maximum awareness in the country about autism and learning disabilities.

In her inaugural address, Mrs. Mahvash Jahangir Siddiqui, Chairperson of MJS Foundation, stated the Foundation was striving to improve health, education and social outcomes in Pakistan through the establishment of additional facilities in existing public and private hospitals, introducing educational and vocational colleges for persons with disabilities, empowering youth through leadership and enterprise support programmes, improving the quality of education and providing relief and rehabilitation services during natural disasters. Autism Resource Centre in Lahore set up by the Foundation is designed to create greater awareness about autism and learning disabilities in the country, and to train parents and teachers of special and mainstream schools in the relevant fields.

Dr. Shahnaz Ibrahim started the seminar by bringing to light different aspects of Autism. She gave a detailed presentation on the Autism Spectrum Disorders. She told that Autism is a mental disorder and that people who are afflicted with it deserves our special attention.

Dr. Aisha Sanober from the Aga Khan University gave a presentation on ADHD. Ms Mona Qaiser gave detailed presentation about Dyslexia and its management. Whereas Ms. Asma Ahmed, Clinical Psychologist at ASDRC discussed treatment and management techniques for children with ASD and the different therapies used to help them.

On October 26, 2015 a devastating earthquake of 7.5 magnitude struck Pakistan mostly affecting the regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Gilgit Baltistan, AJ&K and Punjab killing more than 250 people and injuring over 2,000.
Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation have extended all possible assistance to all effected areas of Pakistan. The Foundation has provided relief goods to the Pakistan Air Force for onwards distribution to the affected areas. Considering the destructive consequences of the earthquake, MJSF have distributed over 200 family size tents & 900 high thermal blankets to the affecties.
The Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been working towards healthcare, education and social enterprise through sustainable development to underprivileged members of society with a special focus on women, minorities, children and disabled individuals. The Foundation’s goal is to promote economic development and to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential.

JS Bank Limited sponsored the Institute of Cost and Management Accounts of Pakistan (ICMA) conference themed “Responsible Leadership for Sustainable Economy” in Bhurban Murree at Pearl Continental Hotel.

In the present economic and financial crisis globally, this conference was the idea of responsible leadership that has attained the limelight. The recent situation of resource scarcity and waste generation has led to even more importance regarding the concept of sustainability. The conference theme provided extreme relevance to the modern economy and the current challenges that we face in the emerging economies.

The MAIC is held after every three years and has emerged as the most anticipated calendar event of the institute. The key objective of JS Bank to sponsor this event was to facilitate the emerging economics.

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing banks within the Pakistan’s banking landscape with the support of its vast experienced management. The Bank now has an online network of 238 branches and presence in over 122 cities across Pakistan. In its unrelenting effort to provide high quality products and services, JS Bank continues to pursue the path of innovation and excellence. Please visit www.jsbl.com for more information

After saving your money for years, JS Bank is now saving energy for you. JS Bank has been at the forefront of innovative solutions that provide unparalleled convenience. Continuing in this pioneering spirit, JS Bank has now successfully converted 100 branches to solar power. That means all computers, servers; ATM and teller stations are now powered by solar energy.

The first of many such planned branch conversions across the nation was the Dhoraji branch Karachi in 2013 with the hope to help Pakistan to overcome energy crisis. To that end, JS Bank has always strived to set the path for others so we can all prosper together – today and tomorrow.

Pakistan, with its vast sunny lands, provides an ideal opportunity for JS Bank to utilize the solar energy for its electricity needs. It enjoys some of the best sunshine in the world for 300-odd days and is energy hungry with pronounced supply shortages. This crisis does not only require supply side options but also compels the private sector to address the growing demand for electricity.

JS Bank has always strived to benefit this country and its citizens through various green initiatives leading to an environmentally sustainable planet, converting its branches to Solar, indulging in various philanthropic activities through its charitable arm, Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation to supporting tree plantations. It is our principal understanding that we must contribute back to our country which has given us so much.

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing banks within the Pakistan’s banking landscape with the support of its vast experienced management. The Bank now has an online network of 238 branches and presence in over 122 cities across Pakistan. In its unrelenting effort to provide high quality products and services, JS Bank continues to pursue the path of innovation and excellence. Please visit www.jsbl.com for more information.

Karachi: JS Academyfor the Deaf celebrated the graduation ceremony of their first batch of B.A. students. An award ceremony was held to laud the brilliant efforts made by these multitalented individuals and their instructors. The graduating batch was presented with the “Best Performance” awards.

Ms. Laila Dossa, Chairman of Noor-E-Ali Trust, and Mr. Kalim-ur-Rahman, Advisor to Mahvash& Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation, graced the auspicious occasion with their presence and applauded the administration, instructors and students for their hard work and brilliance and wished them luck for future endeavors. Ms. Laila Dossa, during her speech, appreciated Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui’s continual support for the cause ever since she had presented her idea to him. She also emphasized it was very important to provide job opportunities for people with special needs.

Mr. Kalim-ur-Rahman expressed his pleasure upon seeing how well equipped the Academy is and congratulated the graduating class on their excellent performance. He went on to mention that he never could have imagined that deaf students could be educated and facilitated in a way that is hardly even available to the masses.

Principal, Ms. Shehla Ali, highlighted the achievements of the administration and students. She was proud to announce that out of a batch of 10 students, 3 had acquired distinctions while the others had scored a percentage over 70% in their B.A. final examination.

JS Academy for the Deaf is a project that was initiated by Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation and Noor-E-Ali Trust in the year 2004. The Academy started off with just 5 students and 4 teachers and since then has increased its programs exponentially and in the year 2012 they were granted affiliation with Karachi University to undertake BA Degree Program.

Caption: Ms. Laila Dossa of JS Academy for the Deaf, Mr Kalim-ur-Rehman, Mr. Zaid Haroon and Ms. Rosheen Hayat from MJSFwith the first batch of graduating B.A. class at JS Academy for the Deaf.