NIBAF Concludes Module 1 of Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73) at Karachi Campus
NIBAF concluded Module 1 of the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73) at its Karachi campus, training officers from the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks on core Islamic finance principles and Shariah-compliant operational models.
NIBAF Conducts Key Sessions of Islamic Banking Certificate Course in Lahore Under IBCC-71
NIBAF held Day 3 and Day 4 of its Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-71 Module 2) in Lahore, led by Mr. Imran Yousaf, focusing on Shariah-compliant banking instruments and operational practices to enhance professional readiness in Islamic finance.
NIBAF Completes 7th Batch of Islamic Banking Certificate Program for Bank AL Habib Officers
NIBAF concluded the 7th batch of its Islamic Banking Certificate Program for Bank AL Habib officers in Karachi, equipping participants with hands-on knowledge of Shariah-compliant finance instruments, regulatory practices, and operational models in the growing Islamic banking sector.
NIBAF Conducts Islamic Finance Training for NBP Officers to Boost Shariah-Compliant Banking Operations
NIBAF conducted a three-day Islamic finance training program for NBP officers in Islamabad to enhance their expertise in Shariah-compliant banking operations and product implementation, reinforcing the sector’s growing emphasis on ethical financial practices.
Private Sector Credit Surges 12% in FY25, Signaling Economic Rebound
Private sector borrowing rose by 12% in FY25, marking a healthy recovery in bank credit and signaling growing business confidence amid falling interest rates and improving economic sentiment. Analysts predict the trend will continue into FY26.
Rethinking the Criticism: Why Banks Prefer Government Lending Amid Pakistan’s Economic Realities
Furqan Ali critiques the widespread perception of opportunism in Pakistan’s banking sector, arguing that reliance on government lending is a calculated response to deeper structural flaws. He urges for major public finance and economic reforms to enable a more balanced credit environment.
HBL Wins Best Bank in Pakistan and Top Corporate Banking Honors at Euromoney Awards 2025
HBL has been named Pakistan’s Best Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, also securing honors for Best Bank for Large Corporates and Best Investment Bank.
NIBAF Completes 7th Islamic Banking Training for Bank AL Habib Officers in Karachi
NIBAF successfully concluded the 7th batch of its Islamic Banking Certificate Program (IBCP) in Karachi, training Bank AL Habib officers on Shariah-compliant banking practices, operational models, and industry frameworks.
NBP Aitemaad Opens New Islamic Banking Branch in DHA Phase-2 Karachi to Serve Business and Residential Community
NBP Aitemaad has inaugurated a new Islamic banking branch in DHA Phase-2 Karachi, aiming to offer Shariah-compliant financial services to the business and residential community in the area.
BankIslami and ZLK Partner to Advance Shariah-Compliant Banking and Investment in Pakistan
BankIslami and ZLK Islamic Financial Services have partnered to promote Riba-free banking and Shariah-compliant investments in Pakistan, reinforcing a national shift toward ethical and inclusive finance.

