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Afadia S. Khan is a senior banking executive who currently serves as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Divisional Head of Credit Administration (CAD) at The Bank of Punjab (BOP). Professional Roles & Career The Bank of Punjab (BOP): Joined in July 2012, she has risen from an Assistant Manager to a Divisional Head, now leading the bank’s Credit Administration Division. BOP Capital Securities: She also holds a position as a Director on the board of BOP Capital Securities Pvt Ltd since January 2025. Background: With over 25 years of experience, she has previously held leadership roles at other major financial institutions, including Silkbank, Atlas Bank, and NIB Bank.  Education & Expertise Qualifications: She holds an MBA in Finance, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Specialization: Her expertise lies in credit risk, credit administration, and strategic leadership across multiple business segments including SMEs, Corporate, and Islamic Banking. 

Shazia Amin is currently a TIB Business Coordinator at The Bank of Punjab (BOP) in Lahore. She has recently been recognized by the bank as part of their 2026 Women’s Day series for her leadership and professional excellence. Key Professional Background Current Role: Serving as TIB Business Coordinator and Unit Head for SAAF (Standardized Agriculture & Allied Finance) at BOP’s Head Office in Lahore. Responsibilities: She plays a strategic role in aligning business strategy across the TIB (Treasury & Investment Banking) Network nationwide, ensuring effective coordination and timely execution of banking results. Career Growth: Her professional journey at BOP includes progressing from branch operations to a senior leadership role at the Head Office.  If you are looking for a different Shazia Amin, there are several others in Pakistan, including a teacher in Karachi and a designer in Lahore. 

Amna Aleem is currently the Senior Manager COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) at The Bank of Punjab (BOP) in Lahore. She is recognized as a leader within the organization, particularly highlighted during BOP’s Women’s Day celebrations for her contributions to maintaining high standards of governance. Professional Profile and Role Current Position: Senior Manager COSO at The Bank of Punjab, Lahore. Previous Role at BOP: She has also served as Manager Compliance Reviews (AVP-1) and Assistant Manager Critical Functions Review within the Compliance & Control Group. Areas of Expertise: Her extensive experience covers internal controls, risk management, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Reviewing internal business systems and procedures to ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. Identifying gaps in bank policies and suggesting new control measures. Drafting reports for discussion with major stakeholders regarding operational reviews.  Qualifications and Certifications Educational Background: She is a CA (Chartered Accountant) Final candidate. Certifications: Cyber Security Certified. Certification in Financial Modelling and Analysis from the Skill Development Council. Prior Experience: Before joining BOP, she worked as a Credit Risk Reviewer at Allied Bank and as an External Auditor. 

Rubina Shaheen is the Manager of Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) at The Bank of Punjab (BOP) in Lahore. She was recently featured by the bank as part of their 2026 Women’s Day series, celebrating female leaders within the institution.  Professional Background & Role Experience: She has over 15 years of experience in the fields of Audit and Compliance. Key Skills: Her role involves maintaining high ethical standards, precision, and building trust among stakeholders through effective compliance management. Previous Responsibilities: According to her professional profile, she has also served as an Assistant Manager in the Policy Review Unit, where she was responsible for preparing executive summaries of audit reports and maintaining MIS for management audits. Professional Experience The Bank of Punjab (BOP) Manager, Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA): Leads compliance risk evaluations and maintains ethical standards within the institution. Assistant Manager, Policy Review Unit (Sep 2020 – Present): Responsible for preparing executive summaries of audit reports and maintaining Management Information Systems (MIS) for management audits. Bank Alfalah Limited Senior Audit Officer (Jul 2011 – Sep 2020): Spent over 9 years conducting branch operations audits and head office unit audits. Key duties included preparing quarterly presentations for audit conferences and handling compliance data for the Board Audit Committee. Kashf Microfinance Bank Limited Operations Officer (Sep 2009 – Jul 2011): Coordinated with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regarding branch licensing and mergers. Monitored Anti-Money Laundering (AML) activities and trained staff on Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. Kashf Foundation Finance Associate (Jan 2007 – Sep 2009): Managed liquidity positions, fund transfers to branches, and monthly withholding tax (WHT) reconciliations.  Education University of the Punjab: Master of Industrial and Operations Management (MIOM) (2015 – 2019). MSc in Operational Management (2003 – 2005). Key Skills & Certifications Specializations: Internal Audit, Compliance Risk, AML-CFT-CPF regulations, and Operational Risk Management. Core Competencies: Risk assessment, policy review, and strategic stakeholder trust-building. 

Sumaira Memon is an AVP II – Relationship Manager (Assets) at MCB Bank Limited, based in the Karachi Division. She specializes in SME and commercial assets and has been instrumental in the bank’s efforts to support women entrepreneurs through initiatives like the MCB Nayab Card, a product specifically designed for female consumers.Professional Profile Current Role: Relationship Manager, Credits (SME). Key Responsibilities: Financial analysis, credit management, fraud risk management, and restructuring & rescheduling. Recent Initiatives: She recently collaborated with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the International Business Forum (IBF) to lead awareness programs focused on SME growth and access to finance. Women’s Empowerment: Memon has been recognized for her work with “Womentum,” facilitating partnerships that provide financial benefits and educational sessions for women using the MCB Nayab Account.  If you are looking for a different Sumaira Memon, there are also individuals with this name serving in other roles, such as: A Special Asset Management Group professional at Allied Bank Limited. An HR Manager at Askari Bank (identified as Sumera Memon). 

Congratulations to Noor ul Huda Ahmed on her appointment as Manager Brands and Digital at Mobilink Bank. With over five years of experience in communications, digital media, and PR, Noor has built a strong foundation across agency and client-side roles. From her time at Switch Communications and The Centrum Media to leading digital initiatives at White Rice, she has consistently delivered impactful brand and digital strategies. As the mind behind “Think Speck,” she has also empowered businesses through influencer marketing, content strategy, and social media consultancy, blending creativity with measurable results. Wishing her continued success as she drives brand growth and digital excellence in this new chapter.

Meet Sumaira Khan!Sumaira’s extraordinary career, spanning over two decades of impactful leadership at the intersection of environmental sustainability, gender equality, and community development in Pakistan.Sumaira’s journey began in the development sector at the Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) as a Consultant, where she conducted research on gender profiling in community organizations and later returned as a consultant for monitoring and evaluation, conducting agenda workshops in Kohat.Her commitment to community development continued at the Himalayan Wildlife Foundation, where she served as a UNDP Consultant for five years, initially fundraising for conservation work at Rohtas Fort in Jhelum, and later developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for a Water and Sanitation Scheme while establishing a microfinance facility with the Punjab Poverty Alleviation Fund specifically for women of the Rohtas Fort village community.She then served as a Consultant at the All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) from 2004 to 2006, where she spearheaded the organization of an International Conference on Gender Mainstreaming and Millennium Development Goals in collaboration with five United Nations agencies and the Ministry of Women’s Development.This landmark conference brought together policymakers, academics, and activists to assess Pakistan’s progress on MDGs and advance gender equality initiatives nationwide.At Syntronics from 2007 to 2012, Sumaira led research and development efforts focused on addressing the environmental impact of non-degradable plastics. Recognizing that an outright ban was not immediately feasible, she invested years in developing sustainable alternatives that could gradually phase out polyethylene bags from the retail space.This extensive R&D led to the creation of the Gaia bag, designed to be recyclable, reusable, weatherproof, and highly customizable.Since April 2012, Sumaira has served as the Chief Executive Officer of GAIA International (Private) Limited, leading the company’s mission to revolutionize the packaging industry by replacing harmful materials with eco-conscious alternatives.Under her leadership, Gaia has become a pioneer in sustainable packaging, crafting bags from woven polypropylene yarn that degrade with minimal environmental impact.She recently led the launch of the Degradable, Reusable, Recyclable GreenBag, representing the next evolution in sustainable shopping solutions.Sumaira’s unique journey from gender equality advocacy and community development to pioneering sustainable packaging demonstrates her unwavering commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact across multiple domains.Connect with Sumaira Khan to discuss sustainability, women’s empowerment, or innovative packaging solutions.