Habib Bank Limited (HBL) is Pakistan's largest bank, established in 1947 as the first commercial bank in Pakistan at the request of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Over the years, HBL has grown to have over 1,650 branches and 2,100 ATMs globally, serving 27 million customers worldwide. The bank was privatized in 2004 with AKFED acquiring a 51% stake, and remains Pakistan's largest private bank with a diverse range of banking services offered.