JS Bank Limited sponsored Pakistan’s first-ever International Media Conference titled One World One Media organized by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists from May 1 to 3 in Karachi.

The conference was inaugurated on May 1 in which delegates from more than 15 countries participated. The conference discussed media’s role in a democracy and in ending conflicts; role of civil society, its uses and abuses in media; embedded journalism; concentration of media ownership; global terrorism and role of media.

The conference provided a platform to journalists and media community to highlight the need to defend freedom of expression and human rights. It also projected a soft image of Pakistan through international media’s participation.  “We look forward to continue supporting such events that don’t only provide a platform to the media but also to make people aware of the facts up close and personal”, said Syed Naveed Rahman, representative of JS Bank Limited speaking on the occasion.

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 a 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.

JS Bank sponsored the all popular TEDX event at the prestigious Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The theme of the event was Badal Do Sach (Changing Mindsets). The event featured talks by five brilliant speakers, as well as some exhilarating musical and dance performances by members of the LUMS community.

The event highlighted some significant problems in contemporary society through their stimulated discussions, the speakers successfully took the first bold step of changing the mindsets of at least those present in the audience.

In a collaborative effort by some exceptional personalities who dared to challenge the backward and often detrimental status quo, TEDx LUMS 2015 has paved the way for forward-thinking individuals who seek to promote goodness and prosperity in our society.

“JS Bank looks forward to continue supporting such events as we feel that creating awareness in our society is the first step towards changing the mindset of our people” said Attiq ur Rahman representative of JS Bank Limited, speaking on the occasion.

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 a 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.

Caption: Mr. Attiq Ur Rehman, Regional Head JS Bank presenting a certificate to a participant of TEDX at Lahore University of Management Sciences.

JS Bank Limited recently sponsored the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) CFO conference 2015.  The theme of the august gather was ‘Sustaining Excellence – Shifting Gears’ and was held in Karachi and Islamabad on 17th March and 19th March, 2015.

The ICAP CFO conference was a resourceful platform which enabled a learning platform for evolving strategies and dynamics of business, finance and accountancy. The event also focused on recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan members for corporate sector through professional excellence awards.

The annual CFO Conference has emerged as the most anticipated calendar event of the institute.  The prime objective of JS Bank to sponsor this event was to facilitate the development of the profession of accountancy in the country.

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 a 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.

Caption: JS Bank sponsors the ICAP CFO Conference.

Caption: EFU Life Assurance Ltd and JS Bank have expanded their distribution alliance by including Family Takaful products in the product menu. and tThe agreement was signed by Mr. Taher G. Sachak, CEO & MD EFU Life and Mr Khalid Imran, President & CEO, JS Bank. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of both organizations.

Karachi, May 05, 2015: EFU Life Assurance Ltd and JS Bank have entered into a distribution alliance for EFU Life’s Window Family Takaful Products under a dedicated brand “Hemayah”. JS Bank, one of Pakistan’s fastest growing banks, is a leading provider of wealth management solutions in Pakistan, including Bancassurance & Bancatakaful products. EFU Life is a leading life insurance company in Pakistan and is the first Window Family Takaful Operator licensed by SECP.

The signing ceremony was held at JS Bank’s Head Office in Karachi and the agreement was signed by Mr. Taher G. Sachak, CEO & MD EFU Life and Mr Khalid Imran, President & CEO, JS Bank. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of both organizations.

Speaking at the occassion, Mr Taher Sachak, CEO and MD EFU Life, said “JS Bank is already our successful Bancassurance partner and we value our longstanding relationship. The introduction of Bancatakaful solutions offers us an added opportunity to expand our product range and provides more opportunities to JS Bank’s customers for their long term financial planning needs. There is a huge potential in Shariah Compliant takaful solutions for Pakistan and I am delighted to have JS Bank as our partner for Bancatakaful.”

Mr. Khalid Imran, President JS Bank, said “JS Bank is proud to partner with EFU Life with the launch of Hemayah Family Takaful. As one of Pakistan’s fastest growing banks, JS Bank offers personalized banking, distribution strength, an innovative range of banking services and complete financial solutions for our customers. Together, our two entities are well-poised to serve the growing Takaful market in Pakistan and we look forward to a strong and sustainable partnership with EFU Life.”

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing banks within 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.

The JS Bank Chairman’s Cricket Tournament 2015 final was a spectacular T-20 night fixture played between JS Knights and JS Lions, which concluded on Friday 10^th April, 2015. The tournament commenced on 8^th April with a total of 15 matches being played between 8 teams of JS Bank employees. The teams represented the presence of JS Bank from across the country.

The tournament winning team JS Knights won the final by over 50 runs and remained unbeaten during the tournament. Muhammad Shahbaz was the “Man of the Match” for scoring 52 runs and having gotten a wicket. The other notable performer in the final was the captain of JS Knights, Ahmed Javed who led from the front with both bat and ball and guided the team to a comfortable victory. Ahmed was also awarded the “Man of the Tournament” for his outstanding all rounded performance during the tournament.

In an impressive closing ceremony attended by a large number of JS Bank employees along with their families, cash awards and trophies were distributed by Mr Jahangir Siddiqui, Chairman JS Bank and Mr Khalid Imran, President JS Bank to the winning team JS Knights and to the runners-up team JS Lions. All the participating teams were also awarded medals.

Mr Jahangir Siddiqui commenting on the occasion, “I would like to congratulate both the teams for reaching the final. This tournament has proved that the passion for cricket in our country is irreplaceable”.

Ahmed Javed, stated “It’s an absolute pleasure for JS Knights to have won the Chairman’s Cup and it was all due to the team spirit and drive to win on the cricket ground as well”

JS Bank is also sponsoring the first ever “JS Bank Quaid-e -Azam Trophy” in the 1^st week of May. The wheelchair cricket trophy will provide a major platform for the passionate cricketers to prove their talent and then go on to represent Pakistan at the International level. JS Bank has always been at the forefront of supporting such initiatives to give back to the society and support the talent of this country.

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing bank within the Pakistan’s banking landscape with the support of its vast experience 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 purse the path of innovation and excellence. Please visit www.jsbl.com for more information.

Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui – Chairman JS Bank along with its senior management handing over the winning trophy to the captain of JS Knights at the closing ceremony of JS Bank Chairman’s Cricket Tournament 2015.

March 28th, 2015 – Karachi: JS Bank has been recognized for its admirable Corporate Social Responsibility efforts at the 8thNational CSR Excellence Awards Ceremony 2015.

The 8th National CSR Excellence Awards was organized by the prestigious CSR Association of Pakistan. JS Bank was awarded in the special category of “Collaborations and Partnership” for working on the overall betterment of society. The award recognizes the overall social impact JS Bank has had through its various programs in the areas of health, education, sustainable development and relief efforts across the country. The 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 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. The award marks the recognition of JS Bank’s belief in giving back to the community at large. It is said that many national and international organizations had submitted their nominations, out of which JS Bank was selected through a renowned judges’ panel.

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.

MR. ZAID HAROON (VP CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING) RECEIVING THE AWARD AT 8th NATIONAL CSR EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY ON BEHALF OF JS BANK.