Pinned electronic package with strengthened conductive pad

An electronic package and information handling system utilizing same wherein the package substrate includes an internally conductive layer coupled to an external pad to provide reinforced adhesion of the pad to the substrate to substantially prevent cracking, separation, etc. of the pad when the pad has a pin bonded thereto and the package is coupled to an external substrate (e.g., printed circuit board). The reinforced adhesion also prevents pad separation, etc. during periods of package handling, manufacture, etc.