In a landmark move to accelerate digital transformation in Pakistan’s banking sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Sindh Bank have signed an agreement to deploy Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology across 330 of the bank’s branches nationwide. This strategic initiative is set to revolutionize how Sindh Bank manages its data and connectivity by introducing a more intelligent, secure, and cost-effective way of operating its network.
The agreement was formalized at a special ceremony held at Sindh Bank’s Head Office in Karachi, where Syed Assad Ali Shah, Deputy CEO, Sindh Bank, and Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, signed the documents in the presence of Muhammad Anwaar Sheikh, President & CEO of Sindh Bank. Also in attendance were key executives from both organizations, including Basharat Qureshi, Group VP Enterprise; Sayyed Imran Bukhari, Group VP B2B Strategy; Umar Farooqi, Group Director Enterprise PTCL; Adnan Siddiqui, CIO Sindh Bank; Dilshad Hussain, CFO Sindh Bank; and Syed Zeeshan ul Haq, Head Infrastructure Sindh Bank.
SD-WAN technology allows businesses to manage network traffic across multiple locations using smart software, leading to faster data transmission, improved security, and reduced operational costs. PTCL will provide its state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and managed security solutions to support Sindh Bank’s push toward digital modernization.
“We are pleased to sign an agreement with Sindh Bank to support them in fulfilling their business needs,” said Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G. “PTCL, being a national company, is leading the digitalization effort across the country. Through such partnerships, PTCL continues to play its key role in the development of telecom infrastructure by providing innovative and secure solutions to the corporate sector that will further contribute towards the overall economic growth of the country.”
Echoing the sentiment, Muhammad Anwaar Sheikh, President & CEO of Sindh Bank, stated, “We are pleased to sign this agreement with PTCL as our trusted partner for infrastructure platform solutions as a part of the Bank’s focus on adopting state-of-the-art and secure technology solutions for connectivity and digitalization. This partnership signifies a transformative step forward in the Bank’s approach to infrastructure, platforms and data management. By leveraging PTCL’s advanced infrastructure and telecommunications expertise, Sindh Bank aims to achieve an enhanced operating leverage, a stronger security and data protection posture, and reduced time-to-market of products and services as the Bank continues on its journey to offer a digitally enabled financial lifestyle for its customers and partners.”
This collaboration reinforces both organizations’ commitment to delivering best-in-class, secure, and scalable technology solutions, setting a new standard for the banking sector and supporting the broader vision of a digitally empowered Pakistan.
