Awards and achievements

2021

• “Best Bank for Agriculture” by “The Institute of Bankers Pakistan” in 5th Pakistan Banking Awards 2020.

2020

• “Corporate Client Initiative of the Year– Pakistan” by Asian Banking & Finance Magazine (ABF) at the Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2020
• “Innovative Deal of the Year– Pakistan” by Asian Banking & Finance Magazine (ABF) at the Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2020
• Contribution to National Economy – by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry during 8th FPCCI Achievement Awards in year 2020
• Corporate and Investment Banking Services – by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry during 8th FPCCI Achievement Awards in year 2020

2019

• “Business Performance Award" at the 24th All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS).
• "Best Bank for Agriculture" at the Pakistan Banking Awards 2019 organised by Institute of Bankers Pakistan, Dawn Media Group and A.F.Ferguson & Co.
• "Corporate Social Responsibility" awards in different categories at the 11th International CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Summit and Awards-2019 organized by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH)

2018

• “Annual Trade Finance Award-2018” for emerging as the leading partner bank of the ADB in Pakistan by Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• Gold Medal by FPCCI for “Best Performance in Banking & Finance Sector”.
• “Consumer Finance Product of the year- Pakistan” by Asian Banking & Finance.
• “Rural Bank of the Year- Pakistan” awarded by Asian Banking & Finance.

2017

• NBP set a new record with the Guinness Book of World Records for the “World’s Highest ATM”, making this their second milestone with Guinness.
• Inclusion of NBP in FTSE Index- Certificate of membership “FTSE”.
• “Pakistan Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year 2017 Award” by Asian Banking & Finance Magazine (ABF).
• Trade Finance Program (TFP) “Trade Deal of the year” award.
• NBP received 4 CSR Award in the following categories on the 6th Corporate Social.
• Responsibility Summit & Awards organised by The Professionals Network:
• Best CSR Services for the Year
• Sports and Cultural Support
• Best services in Health & Education
• Cause Advocacy Awareness Campaign
• NBP won two awards from the NFEH’s Corporate Social Responsibility awards for the following categories:
• Sports and Recreational Activities
• Community Development and Services

2016

• JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) at 'AAA/A-1+' (Triple A/A-One Plus) with 'Stable' Outlook.

2015

• “The Bank of the Year Award-2015 (Pakistan)” - The Banker-UK.
• 1-Link Certificate of Achievement 2015 - Top Three Issuing Banks.
• Asset Quality Rating of USA Operations upgraded to “Strong” by Federal Reserve Bank.
• 3rd FPCCI Achievement Award 2015- Banking & Financial Services.
• FPCCI Gold Medal Award-2015 by Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

2014

• 2nd FPCCI Achievement Award 2014 - Banking & Financial Services.
• 37th FPCCI Award 2014 - Corporate Social Responsibility.

2013

• "Listed in top 1000 banks of the world for the year 2013" by the world renowned "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.
• Domestic Retail Bank of the Year 2013 - Pakistan, "Asian Banking & Finance Magazine", Owned by Charlton Media Group, Singapore.
• Listed in top 1000 banks of the world for the year 2013" by the world renowned "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.
• Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) awarded 1st Achievement Award “Gold Medal on Banking and Financial Services”.

2012

• Listed in top 1000 banks of the world for the year 2012" by the world renowned "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London
• “Bank of the year” awarded by the world renowned “The Banker” magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.
• 3rd Global Human Resource Excellence Award -2012 administered by Global Media Links in collaboration with Better Pakistan.

2011

• 2nd Global Human Resource Excellence Award -2011” administered by Global Media Links in collaboration with Better Pakistan.
• “Pakistan: Transaction of the year award-2011awarded by Islamic Finance News. For two wind farm projects of 50MW each in which the bank acted as international inter-creditor agent (for the Islamic Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank and syndicates of local banks).
• “Transaction of the Year Award-2011”- awarded by CFA Association of Pakistan for the private placement and offer-for sale of Engro Foods Ltd.
• “Bank of the Year 2011” by the world renowned “The Banker” magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.
• “Top Corporate Finance House (Fixed Income) Award of the Year 2011” Awarded by the “CFA Association of Pakistan”.
• National Bank of Pakistan Awarded “Best Earning Markets Bank 2011” Awarded by the Global Finance Magazine.

2010

• "Bank of the Year" awarded for the year 2010 by the world renowned "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.
• "Runner up of Corporate Finance House (Fixed Income) Award of the Year
• 2010", awarded by the "CFA Association Pakistan".
• NBP is awarded "President of Pakistan Trophy", a top slot award by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry in 2010.
• NBP is awarded "Prime Minister of Pakistan Trophy", a top slot award by Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Industry in 2010.

2009

• NBP set the world record in Guinness World Records for planting “532,887 mangroves sapling in a single day at Keti Bandar”.
• Among the global leading banks, NBP is the only Pakistani bank appearing in top 500 banks of the world in “The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.

2008

• "Bank of the Year" awarded for the year 2008 by the world-renowned "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London
• "World’s Best Foreign Exchange Bank 2008" awarded by world’s leading financial journal "Global Finance.

2007

• Stable AAA/A-1+(Triple A/A-One Plus) rating (Standalone Basis) by JCR-VIS (July 2007).
• Best Return on Capital for 2006 amongst all Banks in Asia. - "Banker Magazine" in July 2007.

2006

• World’s leading financial journal, "Global Finance" has named NBP as the Best Emerging Market Bank from Pakistan for the year 2006.

2005

• Due to consistent improvement in NBP’s Core Profitability, Asset Quality and Economic Capitalization in recent years, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) from E+ to D-, in November 2005.
• "Best Foreign Exchange Bank Pakistan" award for the year 2005 by world’s leading financial journal "Global Finance".
• "Best Bank - Pakistan" award for the year 2005 by world’s leading financial journal "Global Finance".
• The Asian Banker, a reputable financial journal, has published the report of its research project on the ranking of 300 of Asia’s Strongest Banks based on a 11-Dimensional Dynamic Scoring Criteria was adjudged National Bank of Pakistan as the Strongest Bank in Pakistan.
• "Number 1 Bank in Pakistan" by the prestigious "Banker Magazine" in its issue of July 2005, The "Banker Magazine" in July 2005 recognized NBP as the 10th Best Bank in terms of ‘Profit on Capital’ in the world.
• "Bank of the Year" awarded for the year 2005 by the world renowned "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.
• On an all Pakistan basis, National Bank of Pakistan was awarded the "Kissan Times Award" for the year 2005 by the Prime Minister, for its services in the Agriculture Sector.
• World’s leading financial journal, "Global Finance" in an exclusive survey has named NBP as the Best Emerging Market Bank from Pakistan for the year 2005.
• "Euromoney" Magazine, a leading and prestigious journal, published from London, UK, in its issue of March 2005 has published Moody’s Investors Service rankings in which NBP is the only Pakistani bank which has been ranked among the Top 100 banks of Asia for its performance in the fiscal year 2003.

2004

• Based on overall financial performance during 2004, NBP has been listed "Amongst top 1000 banks in the world".
• "Bank of the Year" award for the year 2004 by the world renowned "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London
• WEBCOP-AASHA, an alliance against gender discrimination at workplace, presented a Recognition Award to National Bank of Pakistan on December 18, 2004 for having a Gender Sensitive Management.
• In May 2004, NBP’s standalone long-term rating was upgraded by JCR-VIS Credit Rating Agency to AA (double A) from AA- (double A minus) with "stable outlook", while standalone short-term rating was maintained at A-1+(A one plus). This is now the best rating for a local commercial bank in Pakistan.
• In its issue of March 2004, "Global Finance" has also declared NBP as "The Best Foreign Exchange Bank" in Pakistan.

2003

• The "Banker Magazine" in July 2003 recognized NBP as the bank with the highest return on capital in Asia and No.8 in the world.
• World’s leading financial journal, "Global Finance" after a worldwide survey declared NBP in its issue of May 2003 as one of the best banks in the emerging markets.

2002

• "Bank of the Year" awarded by "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.

2001

• "Bank of the Year" awarded by "The Banker" magazine owned by the Financial Times Group, London.