Key Takeaways
- 1LINK, Pakistan’s first fully licensed and designated Payment System Operator (PSO), welcomed its new Board of Directors.
- The new board includes prominent banking executives and industry leaders, marking a significant step in the company's strategic direction.
- A special Town Hall was held for employees to meet the new Board and hear their vision.
1LINK (Private) Limited, Pakistan’s first fully licensed and designated Payment System Operator (PSO), has appointed a new Board of Directors, signaling a pivotal shift in its corporate governance structure.
The newly constituted board comprises esteemed industry leaders from major Pakistani banks and financial institutions. Mr. Atif Bajwa, President & CEO of Bank Alfalah Limited, was named Chairman of the Board, while other notable members include Mr. Nassir Salim (President & CEO of Habib Bank Limited), Mr. Yousaf Hussain (President & CEO of Faysal Bank Limited), and Mr. Mujahid Ali (Chief Technology and Digital Transformation at Allied Bank Limited).
The new board also includes independent directors such as Mr. Abdul Wahid Sethi, Chief Financial Officer of National Bank of Pakistan, and Ms. Ammara Masood, Global Industry GM – Banking and Financial Services at Systems Limited, alongside Ms. Tania Aidrus, CEO of Waseela Global.
During the first Board meeting on July 31, 2026, the board focused on setting the foundation for the company’s next phase of growth and its continued contribution to Pakistan’s evolving digital payments landscape.
Following the meeting, 1LINK organized a special Town Hall event attended by over 450 employees. Mr. Atif Bajwa, Chairman of the Board, addressed the gathering and outlined the board's collective vision for 1LINK’s future, emphasizing leadership, collaboration, innovation, and the critical role of its people in driving the company’s success.
Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO of 1LINK, expressed confidence in the new Board’s strategic guidance during his remarks. He congratulated the Directors on their commencement of tenure and underscored 1LINK's commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s national payments infrastructure and delivering greater value to the financial ecosystem.
The appointment of this distinguished board is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to 1LINK, positioning it well for future challenges and opportunities in the digital payments sector.
Welcoming the Board, Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO of 1LINK, congratulated the Directors on the commencement of their tenure and expressed confidence in the Board’s strategic guidance.
Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO of 1LINK
