BankIslami has achieved another milestone in its journey of promoting Shariah-compliant banking by securing the prestigious title of Best Islamic Banking Brand at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2025. This honor marks the bank’s second global recognition this year, reaffirming its position as a pioneering institution committed to providing ethical, innovative, and inclusive financial services.
The award is a testament to BankIslami’s mission of “Saving Humanity from Riba,” which has been the cornerstone of its growth and development strategy since inception. By integrating modern banking solutions with Shariah principles, the bank continues to strengthen its role in Pakistan’s financial ecosystem while also gaining recognition on international platforms.
At the ceremony, BankIslami’s President and CEO, Rizwan Ata, shared a message that reflected the institution’s journey, vision, and future roadmap. He emphasized that the achievement belongs to the entire BankIslami family whose dedication and hard work have been instrumental in the bank’s success. He highlighted how the bank’s strategy is rooted in ethical values, aiming to expand access to finance while ensuring compliance with Shariah standards.
Rizwan Ata also shed light on the evolving role of Islamic finance in today’s world, pointing out that global recognition such as the GIFA award validates the industry’s relevance and impact. He stressed that Islamic banking is not only about offering alternative financial products but also about building an ecosystem that prioritizes fairness, inclusion, and responsibility. His remarks outlined the bank’s continued focus on leveraging innovation and technology to make Shariah-compliant financial services more accessible to diverse segments of society.
The Global Islamic Finance Awards are regarded as one of the leading platforms for acknowledging excellence in Islamic banking and finance across the world. Receiving this award puts BankIslami among the most respected Islamic financial institutions globally, reflecting both its operational performance and its alignment with international best practices.
The recognition also highlights the growing role of Pakistan’s Islamic banking sector in shaping the global narrative of ethical finance. With increasing awareness and demand for Shariah-compliant financial solutions, institutions like BankIslami are setting benchmarks that others in the industry aim to follow.
This award comes at a time when the financial services industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with technology and customer-centric innovation driving new models of banking. BankIslami’s ability to combine these advancements with its mission of providing riba-free solutions is a key factor behind its rising global prominence.
As BankIslami celebrates this achievement, it remains focused on its vision of shaping a sustainable financial future for Pakistan while contributing to the global growth of Islamic finance. The recognition at GIFA 2025 is not just an accolade but also a motivation to continue expanding impact, strengthening trust, and driving meaningful change in the industry.
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