• HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana takes over as chairman of the consortium Published November 2, 2026 Updated about 21 hours ago By BR Web Desk Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Interbank Consortium (SCO-IBC) for 2026-27, with HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana taking over as chairman of the consortium. The development coincides with Pakistan’s chairmanship of the SCO for the same period. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Finance congratulated Allana on assuming the responsibility and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening economic partnerships among SCO member states, facilitating cross-border trade and investment, and advancing regional integration. The SCO-IBC is a key platform for financial collaboration among SCO member…