Key Takeaways
- National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) received the ‘Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative of the Year – Pakistan’ award.
- The award recognizes NBP’s role in structuring a PKR 850 million financing facility for Infraelectric (Pvt.) Limited.
- The project aims to install solar photovoltaic systems at cellular tower sites to support renewable energy and decarbonization.
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has been honored with the ‘Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative of the Year – Pakistan’ award at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2026.
Presented in Singapore, the award highlights NBP’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and its role in mobilizing capital towards renewable energy projects.
The recognition comes for NBP’s advisory, structuring, and financing support for Infraelectric (Pvt.) Limited (IFPL), a renewable energy solutions provider.
Under the transaction, NBP arranged a PKR 850 million Islamic financing facility to support the installation of solar photovoltaic systems at cellular tower sites.
This initiative aims to enable cleaner and more energy-efficient telecommunications infrastructure while supporting Pakistan’s transition towards renewable energy.
Usman Shahid, SEVP & Group Chief, Corporate & Investment Banking Group, NBP, commented, “This recognition by Asian Banking & Finance reflects NBP’s growing role in enabling sustainable infrastructure and mobilizing capital towards projects that create both economic and environmental value.”
The award underscores NBP’s commitment to developing financing solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient Pakistan.
NBP’s role in this project highlights its dedication to supporting sustainable infrastructure and facilitating investment in renewable energy and decarbonization initiatives.
This recognition by Asian Banking & Finance reflects NBP’s growing role in enabling sustainable infrastructure and mobilizing capital towards projects that create both economic and environmental value.
Usman Shahid, SEVP & Group Chief, Corporate & Investment Banking Group, NBP
