Karachi, September 30, 2014: The Jahangir Siddiqui (JS) Auditorium was officially inaugurated by the Dean & Director IBA, Dr. Ishrat Husain and Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui, Chairman, JS Group at IBA city campus.

Together, Dr. Ishrat and Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui unveiled the plaque of the auditorium and declared it open.

The JS Auditorium is a state-of-the-art facility, which has materialized, due to the generous contribution made by the Mahwash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF).

Addressing the audience, the architecture Ali Korai for the project explained that this auditorium had all the modern facilities, with a capacity of more than 400 people, it is perfect for lecture series, plays, movie screenings etc. He said the auditorium has mindfully been designed to assist the disabled members of our society and ramps had been integrated in its design to make it accessible for them. He also informed the audience about the auditoriums many merits, such as, banking facilities, changing rooms, washrooms, adequate lighting and low maintenance. The interior of the auditorium has been designed by Naheed Mashookullah.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO MJSF, Mr. Ali Siddiqui thanked all the participants for enabling the completion of this project. He said that this auditorium was a contribution towards an all-inclusive and a united society. He hoped that IBA would use this facility to promote great intellect, tolerance and a united front for the betterment of Pakistan. He further added that, MJSF trusted IBA fully and expected that IBA would play an integral role by utilizing this facility to the maximum as IBA’s history is such that in its 60 years, 60-70% of its alumni have served the country in many prominent positions, thus he expects that more good would generate from this initiative.

Addressing the attendees, Dr. Ishrat Husain said that it was a momentous time for IBA, as JS Auditorium was the first construction at the institute’s city campus since the year 1965. He thanked MJSF and Jahangir Siddiqui for their generous support towards construction and successful completion of the project. He said that IBA was not only imparting quality business education but now the institution has diversified by offering degree programs in the disciplines of Computer Sciences, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, as per the requirements of the society.

“IBA has 50 PhD scholars, who are engaged in providing education of international standards,” said Dr. Ishrat, he specifically praised the support of the philanthropists and donors for providing support to the institute in the construction of 14 new buildings at both main and city campuses.

Prominent personalities of the city, businessmen and other dignitaries also attended the ceremony.

The Board of Directors of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd. (the Company) in their meeting held on December 5, 2013 at 11:00 am, at 6th Floor, Faysal House, Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi have appointed Chief Justice (R) Mahboob Ahmed as Chairman of the Company for a term of three years.

Further, the Board of Directors also re-appointed Mr. Suleman Lalani as Chief Executive Officer of the Company for the period of three years.

A signing ceremony was held at JS Bank Head Office for signing of MOU between JS Bank Limited and Nizam Energy (Pvt) Limited on September 16, 2013 to promote and finance Solar Systems Solutions in Pakistan as part of JS Bank’s business strategy and corporate social responsibility. JS Bank conducts its social corporate responsibility through its own initiatives and also in collaboration with the Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation.   Pakistan being in the sunny belt is fortunate to have long sunshine hours coupled with high insulation levels and is ideally located to take advantage of solar energy technologies. Pakistan can make use of this freely available and widely distributed solar energy for improving the socio-economic conditions of the people living in remote areas and to reduce the poverty level. Such initiatives can play a significant role in order to provide a feasible solution to the energy crises being faced by the country and its citizens.   Over the last few years JS Bank has aggressively expanded its footprint across Pakistan with over 185 online branches in 100 cities. It is one of the fastest growing banks in the country which alludes to the financial strength of the Bank as well as its long-term approach to building businesses across market segments. The bank has been assigned credit rating of A+ by The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) which further indicates the financial health of the bank and the trust reposed in it by the country’s premier credit rating agency. JS Bank is part of the JS Group, one of Pakistan’s largest and most prominent business entities.

The Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation representatives met with the students on their return from the NUS Summer Program on Economic and Enterprise Development. These fifteen students were selected after extensive interview sessions from universities nationwide.
This was a two week summer program being held at the National University of Singapore (NUS) with the students from Pakistan being the 2nd largest group being represented. This year’s program hosted a large multicultural and diverse community of over 60 students from 12 countries, providing an excellent opportunity for participants to learn about Singapore: how the smallest nation in Southeast Asia has progressed into a modern city-state and has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. These students also get an opportunity to learn about creative and innovative ideas to start their own business in future and be an entrepreneur.
The students were also hosted by the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Singapore and the event was attended by the leading Pakistani businessmen and professionals residing in Singapore to support the initiative undertaken by Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation and Sajjad Foundation. The Pakistani students excelled in their work and were highly appreciated by National University of Singapore Faculty and other participants for their valuable participation to enhance the overall learning among all.
This is the 6th year Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation and Sajjad Foundation (Singapore) have been running the NUS Summer program on Economic and Enterprise Development as a continuous effort in making investments into various education initiatives in Pakistan. These Foundations sponsor the cost as their endeavor to invest in education and to initiate and encourage entrepreneurship in the youth of today.

JS Bank has launched a tree plantation campaign at Jinnah International Airport Karachi in collaboration with World Wide Fund (WWF) to bring additional shade and relief for its passengers and visitors. JS Bank being one of the fastest growing banks in the country, 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. It is our belief that trees are our national assets and must be protected at all costs as they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, keeping the environment clean and induce rainfall. This can be achieved by plantation of trees which not only beautify our surroundings but also provide a sense of happiness and strength to our people. JS Bank is one of the fastest growing and most performance driven banks in Pakistan with a branch network of over 185 branches in 100 cities of the country. It is part of the JS Group, one of Pakistan’s largest and most prominent business entities. JS Bank is a full service bank providing its customers with a wide range of products and services to fulfill their needs for quality banking and financial services.

The Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation representatives met with the students prior to their NUS Summer Program on Economic and Enterprise Development. These 15 students were selected after extensive interview sessions from universities nationwide.
This is a two weeks summer program being held at the National University of Singapore (NUS).This program hosts undergraduate students from universities in various parts of the world and is an excellent opportunity for participants to learn about Singapore: how the smallest nation in Southeast Asia has progressed into a modern city-state and has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. These students will also get an opportunity to learn about creative and innovative ideas to start their own business in future.
This is the 6th year Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation and Sajjad Foundation (Singapore) have been running the NUS Summer program on Economic and Enterprise Development as a continuous effort in making investments into various educational initiatives in Pakistan. These Foundations annually sponsor the entire cost of the Pakistani students at this program as their endeavor to invest in education and to initiate and encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of today.
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. Foundation 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.

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 initiated a Go Green drive converting the Dhoraji branch in Karachi to solar power. That means all computers, servers; ATM and teller stations are now powered by solar energy. This is the first of many such planned branch conversions across the nation and we hope with each initiative to help Pakistan in its energy crisis.  To that end, we will always strive to set the path for others so we can all prosper together – today and tomorrow. JS Bank is one of the fastest growing and most performance driven banks in Pakistan with a branch network of over 185 branches in 100 cities of the country. JS Bank is part of the JS Group, one of Pakistan’s largest and most prominent business entities.  JS Bank is a full service bank providing its customers with a wide range of products and services to fulfill their needs for quality banking and financial services.

JS Bank has been recognized for its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) at the CSR Business Excellence Awards 2013. JS Bank received its award in the category of Social Impact.

The 5th international summit on CSR 2013 was organized by National Forum for Environment (NFEH) with the support of United Nations Environment Program, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan, at a local hotel. Mr. Kalim ur Rahman, CEO – JS Bank received the Award on behalf of the Bank.
The award recognizes the positive social impact JS Bank has had through its community programs in the areas of health, education, sustainable development and relief efforts across the country. 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 award marks the recognition of JS Bank’s belief in paying 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 judges’ panel for being the best in overall social impact its initiatives have had across a broad range of segments.
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 185 branches and presence in over 100 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.

A delegation of US based journalists from International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) were hosted by Mr. Kalim ur Rahman – CEO, JS Bank at a local hotel. Their visit to Pakistan has been organized as part of the US – Pakistan Professional Partnership in Journalism Forum to enhance the exchange of views between the two nations and to help formulate a softer opinion of each other in the media of their respective countries.

Welcoming the delegation, Mr. Imran Shaikh, Head of Marketing, JS Bank spoke on the occasion to appreciate the efforts of the delegation to strengthen the existing ties between the countries.

Mr. Kalim ur Rahman – CEO, JS Bank stated that this is a important milestone in the history between United States of America and Pakistan to pave the way to a better understanding of each other’s culture and complexities involved to improve the existing relationship. Pakistan has immense potential and there is a need to ensure that all the positive news should also be highlighted in the right circles around the world.

Participants on both sides will have opportunities to report on their experiences in each country, which will help to educate their audiences and dispel myths and misperceptions that people carry in each country about residents of the other.  The event was attended by political, business, media and civil society leaders along with Bureaucrats.

JS Bank is one of the fastest growing and most performance driven banks in Pakistan with a branch network of over 185 branches in 100 cities of the country. JS Bank is part of the JS Group, one of Pakistan’s largest and most prominent business entities.

In line with its continuous efforts to bring its customers a broad range of banking services, JS Bank has signed an agreement with Computer Research (Pvt.) Ltd. (CRPL) for purchasing a state of the art Cash Management Solution.The agreement was signed recently by Mr. Kalim-ur-Rahman, President and CEO – JS Bank and Mr. Khalid Jamil Shamsi, CEO – CRPL at the JS Bank Head Office in Karachi.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Kalim-ur-Rahman, said, “The launch of the Cash Management Solution (CMS) by JS Bank is an opportune decision in line with our growth strategy. The CMS will enable its corporate customers to manage their cash flows efficiently and in a hassle free manner, thereby improving their financial management and giving them more time to focus on their core business”.

The Cash Management Solution will enable the bank to offer a wide array of payments and collections services to its customers through the internet banking platform and a growing network of branches across the country.

JS Bank is one of the fastest growing and most performance driven banks in Pakistan with a branch network of over 185 branches in 100 cities of the country. JS Bank is part of the JS Group, one of Pakistan’s largest and most prominent business entities.  JS Bank is a full service bank providing its customers with a wide range of products and services to fulfill their needs for quality banking and financial services.