Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Sindh Bank have signed an agreement to deploy Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology across 330 branches of the bank. This move is aimed at enhancing the bank’s digital connectivity infrastructure by adopting modern, software-driven networking solutions. SD-WAN enables efficient management of internet and network connectivity across multiple locations, improving data transmission speeds, optimizing bandwidth usage, increasing security, and lowering costs.
The agreement was formalized during a ceremony held at Sindh Bank Head Office in Karachi. Syed Assad Ali Shah, Deputy CEO of Sindh Bank, and Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, signed the agreement in the presence of Muhammad Anwaar Sheikh, President & CEO of Sindh Bank. Also in attendance were 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, along with other senior executives from both organizations.
PTCL will be providing Sindh Bank with a state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes advanced technology and managed security services. The SD-WAN solution is designed to simplify the bank’s networking architecture by replacing legacy hardware-based systems with intelligent software-based connectivity, which will give Sindh Bank greater control, reliability, and visibility over its data and communications. This upgrade supports the bank’s efforts to modernize its infrastructure to meet growing digital banking demands while ensuring compliance and security.
Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer PTCL & Ufone 4G, remarked that PTCL is committed to supporting corporate clients like Sindh Bank in achieving operational efficiency and digital transformation. He highlighted that PTCL, as a national telecom company, continues to drive the country’s digitalization by offering secure and innovative ICT solutions to the business sector, thereby contributing to the broader economic development of Pakistan.
Muhammad Anwaar Sheikh, President & CEO of Sindh Bank, emphasized that this partnership with PTCL marks a strategic advancement in the bank’s digital journey. By leveraging PTCL’s infrastructure and telecommunications expertise, the bank aims to enhance its data protection posture, improve operational efficiency, and reduce product and service delivery time. He noted that the collaboration is aligned with Sindh Bank’s vision of creating a digitally enabled financial experience for its customers and business partners.
The agreement represents a shared commitment by PTCL and Sindh Bank to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance digital services across multiple industries in Pakistan. It contributes to the growing momentum in the areas of ICT and security solutions, which are central to developing a modern and efficient digital banking ecosystem.
