Allied Bank (ABL) has always strived to be a pioneer in technology and innovation within Pakistan’s banking industry. In line with this vision, ABL has partnered with the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) to support and empower Pakistan’s growing freelancer community, in alignment with the State Bank of Pakistan’s goal to enhance financial inclusion nationwide.
MOU Signing Ceremony at ABL Innovation Lab
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony took place at the Innovation Lab, ABL Head Office, Lahore. The agreement was signed by Mr. Mohsin Mithani, Group Head – Digital Financial Services and Innovation at ABL, and Mr. Haroon Q. Raja, Founding Member of PAFLA.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sohail Aziz Awan, Chief – Digital Banking Group at ABL, expressed his optimism regarding this strategic collaboration. He emphasized that ABL has always been at the forefront of digital innovation and that Pakistan’s freelance community holds immense potential in driving the country’s technology ecosystem forward.
Empowering Freelancers Through Strategic Collaboration
PAFLA is Pakistan’s largest and fastest-growing non-profit organization representing the independent workforce. It offers freelancers a robust support system through policy advocacy, resources, benefits, and community-building.
Under this partnership:
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ABL–PAFLA chapters will be launched in multiple cities across Pakistan to promote the freelancing industry.
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A Student Ambassador Program will be introduced at leading universities, where ambassadors will help educate and engage emerging freelancers, fostering awareness and practical knowledge through targeted activities.
About Allied Bank
Allied Bank is one of Pakistan’s leading financial institutions, with a customer base of over 5 million, a vast network of 1,500+ branches and 1,590+ ATMs. ABL provides corporate, commercial, retail, and consumer banking services, and continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies to offer seamless digital financial solutions to all customer segments.