The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) Pakistan successfully completed the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC–75 | Module 2) at its Lahore Campus, a comprehensive six-day professional training program held from October 13 to 18, 2025. The initiative was designed to deepen participants’ understanding of Islamic Banking principles, Shariah compliance frameworks, and contemporary financial practices shaping Pakistan’s Islamic finance landscape.
The course brought together around 23 professionals representing various financial institutions across the country, reflecting the growing demand for specialized training in Shariah-compliant banking systems. The program provided a detailed exploration of the structural and operational aspects of Islamic banking, emphasizing its ethical foundations and alignment with global best practices.
The training featured distinguished industry experts as instructors, each bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the sessions. On Days 1 and 2, Mr. Imran Yusuf Sheikh, Head of Business Transformation at Faysal Bank Limited, led the discussions focusing on innovation, process modernization, and the digital transformation of Islamic banking operations. His sessions highlighted how technology integration and customer-centric approaches are reshaping Shariah-based financial services in Pakistan.
On Days 3 and 6, Mufti Syed Qutub ud din Haider, Manager of Shariah Compliance at BankIslami Pakistan, conducted in-depth lectures centered on the intricacies of Shariah governance, compliance mechanisms, and the critical role of Shariah boards in maintaining transparency within Islamic financial institutions. His insights provided participants with a holistic understanding of the legal and ethical dimensions of Islamic banking operations.
Days 4 and 5 were led by Mufti Dr. Awais Naeem, who focused on the jurisprudential foundations of Islamic finance, product structuring, and the economic rationale behind profit-and-loss sharing models. His sessions underscored the importance of aligning modern financial instruments with Shariah principles while maintaining commercial viability and risk management integrity.
NIBAF’s Islamic Banking Certificate Course has established itself as a key initiative in fostering professional excellence and sectoral growth. The program’s structure promotes interactive learning through case studies, scenario analyses, and applied discussions, equipping participants with practical knowledge that can be directly implemented in their respective banking institutions.
This training initiative reflects NIBAF’s continued commitment to enhancing capacity-building efforts in the banking and finance sector, especially within the rapidly expanding domain of Islamic finance. By providing exposure to both theoretical and practical aspects, the course serves as a critical platform for bridging skill gaps and preparing banking professionals to lead the evolution of Shariah-compliant financial systems in Pakistan.
As the demand for Islamic financial products continues to grow domestically and globally, initiatives like IBCC–75 play a vital role in ensuring the sustainable and compliant growth of the sector. NIBAF’s focus on combining academic rigor with real-world applications continues to strengthen the foundation of Islamic banking in Pakistan’s modern financial ecosystem.
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