Faysal Bank Wins Employer of Choice Gender Diversity Award 2026.

September 10, 2026
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Faysal Bank Employer of Choice Gender Diversity Award 2026
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Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has been honored with the prestigious Employer of Choice Gender Diversity Award 2026 in the Family-Friendly Workplace category, jointly organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Pakistan Business Council (PBC). Presented by Senator Sherry Rehman, the accolade highlights Faysal Bank's progressive institutional policies designed to champion diversity, inclusion, and equity. The recognition underscores the bank's successful integration of family-friendly practices that empower employees—particularly women and persons with disabilities—to maintain a healthy work-life balance while navigating their professional trajectories.President & CEO Yousaf Hussain emphasized that "CARE" remains a foundational pillar of the bank's core Islamic values, driving its commitment to cultivating an empowering, people-centric work environment. By prioritizing holistic employee well-being and equitable career progression, Faysal Bank continues to set a benchmark for corporate governance and progressive human resource standards within Pakistan's rapidly evolving financial services sector.

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has been recognised with the prestigious Employer of Choice Gender Diversity Award 2026 in the Family-Friendly Workplace category. Organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the awards recognize organizations that champion diversity and inclusion by embedding progressive policies and practices within their workplace culture.

The award was presented by Senator Sherry Rehman in recognition of Faysal Bank’s continued efforts to foster a workplace environment that promotes employee well-being, inclusion, equity and work-life balance. The Family-Friendly Workplace recognition reflects the Bank’s commitment to building a supportive culture that enables employees to navigate and thrive across different stages of their personal and professional lives.

Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO, Faysal Bank Limited, said, “With CARE being one of our core Islamic values, we at Faysal Bank strongly believe that a thriving organization begins with a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where our colleagues can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We remain committed to strengthening our people-centric practices and fostering an inclusive workplace where all colleagues have the opportunity to thrive, including women and persons with disabilities, where every individual can contribute, grow and succeed with peace of mind, Insha’Allah.”

Faysal Bank’s people remain central to its growth and success. The Bank continues to strengthen a workplace culture that reflects its values and supports the holistic well-being and development of its employees, while contributing towards higher standards of diversity, inclusion and employee experience across Pakistan’s financial services sector.

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