Mounir Nakhla
Chairman
About Us
Now operating as Halan Microfinance Bank, we continue our dedication to providing trusted financial services. Previously known as Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank, we are evolving to better serve our clients and expand our reach with innovative, customer-focused solutions.
- About Us
Creating a Future withFinancial Inclusion, Innovation and Growth
Halan Microfinance Bank Ltd. is a growth-oriented institution committed to financial inclusion and innovation. Since 2012, we have been serving micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises with a complete range of financial services. Today, with a nationwide network of branches and over 100 business points across Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, we continue our mission to provide tailored financial solutions sustainably and responsibly.
Our Journey
Since 2012, we have supported micro, small, and medium enterprises by delivering a broad range of financial services. Over time, our footprint has expanded to Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where we now operate through a nationwide branch network and more than 100 business points.
Our focus remains on providing financial solutions that are tailored, responsible, and sustainable, empowering businesses to grow with confidence and stability.
In a strategic milestone, MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest and fastest-growing lender to the unbanked and underbanked acquired Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank Ltd. This acquisition allows us to leverage MNT-Halan’s innovative digital solutions, including mobile wallets, cards, and an unparalleled BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) e-commerce platform. MNT-Halan’s transformative digital platform enhances our services, providing convenient, seamless, and cost-effective financial solutions.
Guided by our values of innovation, transparency, and customer-centricity, Halan Microfinance Bank Ltd is setting new benchmarks in the financial services industry and striving to create a more inclusive and prosperous future.
Our Board Members
Ahmed Mohsen
Director
Andre Valavanis
Director
Yasir Hamid
Director
Christos Argyriou
Chief Executive Officer
Sherif Samy
Director
Our Management Committee
Christos Argyriou
Chief Executive Officer
Rao Muhammad Qaisar
Chief Operations Officer
Kaleem Raza
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Syed Haris Ali
Chief Risk Officer
Danish Ahmed
Chief Digital Officer
Nazia Matin
Head of Human Resources
Irfan Ali
Business Head
Junaid Siddiqui
Head Information Technology
Farhan Babar
Head Compliance
Zubair Hafeez
Head Internal Audit
Tariq Qureshi
Head of Legal
Babur Raza
Head Administration
Karim Nahas
Manager Product Development & Partnership