Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has been named among the ‘Top 10 Inclusive Companies of the Year’ at the prestigious Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards 2026. The Bank secured recognition across all 15 award categories, reflecting its deep-rooted commitment to global DEI best practices and its continued efforts to drive inclusive growth in Pakistan.
Mobilink Bank has embedded DEI across its organizational and leadership structures, earning recognition at the highest “Best Practice” level in multiple GDEIB categories, including leadership accountability, recruitment, advancement and retention, learning and development, and sustainability. The Bank also ranks among the top organizations in Pakistan based on its overall GDEIB scoring, further strengthening its position as a national benchmark for inclusive excellence.
Mobilink Bank’s progress is further reflected in its leadership composition, where women represent 38% of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and 30% of the Future Leadership Team (FLT), demonstrating a sustained commitment to gender-balanced leadership and inclusive decision-making.
Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, President & CEO Mobilink Bank said, “Diversity and inclusion are central to how we grow and lead. We’ve moved from diversity as representation to inclusion as a real outcome. This recognition reinforces the impact we’re creating and our commitment to building a progressive, future-forward organization.”
Aleena Tanvir, Chief People Officer, Mobilink Bank, stated: “At Mobilink Bank, DEI is embedded across the entire employee lifecycle, from how we hire and develop talent to how we lead and make decisions. Our focus is on creating equitable opportunities while fostering a culture where every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered to perform at their best. This recognition is a testament to the collective commitment of our people, who bring our core values to life every day.”
This landmark achievement is driven by the Bank’s sustained investment in building an inclusive and equitable workplace. Mobilink Bank continues to advance key initiatives such as the Women Inspirational Network (WIN) – fostering gender diversity and leadership development; Humqadam – enabling an accessible and inclusive workforce for Persons with Disabilities; MobiCare – an Employee Assistance Program supporting holistic employee well-being; and MobilinkHER – a returnship program empowering women re-entering the workforce after career breaks. These initiatives collectively reinforce the Bank’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for all segments of society.
The GDEIB Awards, conducted by HR Metrics, recognize organizations that embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic driver of innovation, stakeholder trust, and sustainable growth. Mobilink Bank’s continued success highlights its role in shaping a more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready financial ecosystem in Pakistan.