It was established through an ordinance in November, 1949. National Bank of Pakistan, the largest banking institution in the country has completed seventy-three years of service to the nation. NBP started its operation with an issued capital of Rs.15 Million and 100 employees. NBP is the first ever bank in the country to cross the ‘One Trillion Rupee’ balance sheet footing benchmark with more than 16500 employees and 1500 plus branch network across Pakistan and 23 overseas branches and representative offices in four countries and a unique footprint in South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. The Bank has converted its entire branch network completely online and has the fastest-growing overseas correspondent base for home remittances. National Bank of Pakistan, AAA/A-1+’ (Triple A / A-One Plus) rated by JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS), NBP is the largest banking institution in the country. From Corporate and Retail Banking to Agriculture and Islamic Banking, NBP is offering valuable services in almost all areas of banking. Apart from this NBP has taken major steps in the areas of risk management, information technology, operations, and human resources and the bank is also fulfilling its commitment to the community. NBP is an internationally acclaimed and awarded institution, apart from domestic awards; the Bank has earned a number of international awards. In the year 2020 NBP is awarded “Best Bank for Agriculture” in the 5th Pakistan Banking Awards 2020 organized by “The Institute of Bankers Pakistan”, Corporate Client Initiative of the Year– Pakistan” and “Innovative Deal of the Year– Pakistan” by Asian Banking & Finance Magazine (ABF) at the Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2020 and Contribution to National Economy & Corporate and Investment Banking Services awards by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry during 8th FPCCI Achievement Awards in the year 2020.
