Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has inaugurated HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) for Gilgit Baltistan. The ceremony was attended by ; Mr. Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman, HBL; Mr. Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO, HBL; Mr. Rayomond Kotwal, Chairman, HBL MfB; and Mr. Amir Khan, President & CEO, HBL MfB. The building underlines the Bank’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and local community development. A blend of modern architecture and local cultural elements, the building meets some of the highest international standards of green construction. It has earned the LEED Gold certification and EDGE Advanced certification, one of the first buildings in the country to achieve this. The LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council highlights the building’s superior performance in energy and water efficiency, sustainable site development, and indoor environmental quality. The EDGE Advanced certification, granted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), underscores the building’s commitment to resource efficiency, achieving significant energy and water savings. The building is well equipped to produce 40 percent of the overall electricity required for its day-to-day functions.