KARACHI (March 22, 2011): Allied Bank has been recognised as the "Best Retail Bank in Pakistan." Zia
Ijaz, Group Chief, Commercial & Retail Banking Group, Allied Bank, received the award at The
International Excellence in Retail Financial Services 2011 Awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the
region's most prestigious retail banking event, the Excellence in Retail Financial Services Convention.
The award programme, administered by The Asian Banker and refereed by prominent global bankers,
consultants and academics, is the most prestigious of its kind. The evaluation was conducted on the basis of
transparency in strategy; value of franchise; annual financial performance; sustainability; sales capability;
risk management; processes and technology; penetration and efficiency of distribution channels; people
skills; and ethical banking.
