HBL, recognized as the Best Bank in Agriculture Financing, continues to spearhead initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and promoting sustainability. With over Rs 2 billion in financing for solar-powered tube wells, HBL is revolutionizing the agricultural landscape in Pakistan.
This milestone achievement underscores HBL’s unwavering commitment to providing farmers with the necessary resources to achieve growth and prosperity. By facilitating access to finance, HBL is enabling more than 850 farmers across the country to irrigate their crops and orchards efficiently using environmentally friendly energy.
Ahmed Naazer Minhaj, Head of Agriculture Banking at HBL, emphasized the significance of this achievement in addressing the challenges faced by farmers, such as water shortages and rising electricity and diesel prices. He highlighted the pivotal role of solar energy in mitigating these challenges while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
This milestone reflects HBL’s dedication to fostering innovation and leveraging technology to drive positive change in agriculture, ultimately empowering farmers to enhance crop yields and farm productivity in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.