Karachi (TDI): Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), a leading Islamic bank in Pakistan, has partnered with Habib University to explore collaborative efforts aimed at supporting educational initiatives and contributing to community development.
Habib University is a premier institution known for its liberal arts and sciences education and its focus on nurturing future leaders.
During the visit, Mian Muhammad Younis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Faysal Bank, along with Yousaf Hussain, President and CEO of Faysal Bank, met with Wasif A. Rizvi, President of Habib University.
The conversation centered around the potential areas where both institutions could work together to strengthen academic programs, enhance student opportunities, and encourage sustainable practices within higher education frameworks.
Faysal Bank’s engagement with Habib University is part of the bank’s approach to corporate social responsibility, which includes extending support to initiatives that focus on education, social welfare, and institutional resilience, it said in a statement.
While the details of future collaboration were not disclosed, the exchange underlined both sides’ interest in identifying areas where shared resources and experience could contribute to long-term educational development.
During the visit, Mian Muhammad Younis underscored the bank’s values and its commitment to meaningful societal engagement, stating, “our purpose goes beyond banking — it lies in building a stronger and more enlightened society. Supporting institutions like Habib University is part of our commitment to nurturing human potential and creating opportunities for meaningful impact.”
Echoing these sentiments, Wasif A. Rizvi, President of Habib University, expressed his gratitude for the collaboration and support extended by Faysal Bank.
He remarked, “We are deeply grateful to Faysal Bank for their thoughtful commitment to education and social development. The support reinforces the shared belief that meaningful partnerships between academia and institutions can help unlock the potential of future generations and create pathways for long-term national progress.”
Through initiatives such as this, Faysal Bank aims to its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship, underscoring its role as a forward-thinking institution devoted to Pakistan’s educational and social upliftment, the statement noted.
The Bank aims to create lasting value for both the academic community and society at large, it added.
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