LOLC strengthens Pakistan operations with new Islamabad head office

Opening ceremony of new relocated LOLC Microfinance head office

LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan’s new head office in Islamabad

LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan, a fully-owned subsidiary of the LOLC group, has strategically relocated its head office to Gulberg Greens, Islamabad, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. 

As one of the LOLC group’s largest overseas operations in Asia, the bank continues to advance financial inclusion and sustainable economic development across Pakistan.

The new head office was formally inaugurated in the presence of chief guests High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Admiral Fred Seneviratne (Retd.) and LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan Chairman Krishan Thilakaratne. 

The ceremony was attended by the bank’s board of directors, senior management and employees, commemorating another important chapter in the bank’s continued expansion.

LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan is a fully-fledged microfinance bank regulated by the State Bank of Pakistan, operating through a network of 88 branches and employing over 1,200 staff members across the key cities of Karachi, Lahore, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Islamabad, Peshawar and Gilgit. 

The bank offers a comprehensive range of financial solutions, including business loans, microfinance, vehicle financing, gold loans and other financial products. It currently manages a loan portfolio exceeding US $ 70 million and a deposit portfolio exceeding US $ 90 million, comprising savings deposits, term deposits and current accounts.

The relocation to the new head office reflects the bank’s expanding operations and its commitment to widening access to responsible financial services for individuals, micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses across Pakistan. 

In 2026, LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan was recognised as Pakistan’s fastest growing microfinance bank, highlighting its strong business momentum and growing market presence.

Addressing the gathering, Admiral Seneviratne stated, “The relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan continues to grow through meaningful partnerships such as this. LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan is making an important contribution by supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening the SME sector and expanding financial access where it is needed the most. Institutions like these play a vital role in empowering communities and supporting sustainable economic growth.”

Speaking at the inauguration, Thilakaratne said, “Today’s achievement represents only a small part of what the LOLC group envisions for Pakistan. Sri Lanka and Pakistan share a long-standing and valued relationship and we are proud to strengthen that bond through sustainable investment. Having successfully transformed the microfinance model across 20 countries, the LOLC group believes Pakistan offers tremendous opportunities to expand access to finance, particularly for micro-enterprises and SMEs. Financial inclusion remains one of the most effective tools for poverty alleviation and we are committed to extending our reach to communities that need it most.”

LOLC Holdings PLC is Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified multinational conglomerate, with operations spanning three continents, 27 countries and nine sectors. Through its position as the world’s largest MSME platform, the group continues to promote sustainable economic development by empowering entrepreneurs and underserved communities while expanding access to inclusive financial services across emerging markets.  

As LOLC continues to expand its international footprint, this investment underscores the group’s enduring commitment to building inclusive financial ecosystems, extending access to finance and creating lasting economic value through responsible and sustainable investment.