Karachi: Askari Bank Limited has announced a change in its financial leadership, appointing a new acting Chief Financial Officer following the resignation of its current CFO. The bank disclosed this development in a statement dated May 18, 2026.

Mr. Saleem Anwar, who has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer of Askari Bank Limited, has resigned from his position. In the interim, the acting charge of the CFO’s office has been assigned to Syed Ali Safdar Naqvi. Mr. Naqvi currently holds the position of Company Secretary at the bank.

This organizational shift was communicated with an instruction to inform the TRE Certificate Holders of the exchange. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), such changes are noteworthy for stakeholders and investors monitoring the governance and financial management of listed companies.

The bank’s decision to assign the acting CFO role to an internal candidate indicates a strategic move to ensure continuity and stability in financial operations. Syed Ali Safdar Naqvi’s dual responsibilities as both Company Secretary and acting CFO will be closely watched by market participants and analysts.