The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) Pakistan has successfully conducted its five-day Islamic Banking Professional Development Programme (IBPD-64) at its Lahore campus, bringing together officers from commercial banks to strengthen their technical knowledge and professional understanding of Islamic finance. Held from November 2 to 6, 2026, the programme focused on Islamic financial contracts, contemporary Shariah governance frameworks, banking product structures and operational compliance requirements. The initiative was designed to improve participants’ understanding of the principles governing Islamic banking and their practical application within financial institutions. Through specialised sessions led by experienced banking and Shariah professionals, the programme provided participants with insights into the regulatory, operational and business considerations involved in delivering Shariah-compliant financial services.
The programme featured facilitators representing Allied Bank Limited, Faysal Bank and BankIslami Pakistan, bringing expertise from different areas of Islamic banking and financial services. Mufti Tayyab Amin, Chairman of the Shariah Board at Allied Bank Limited, conducted the sessions on the first and second days, focusing on Islamic financial principles and Shariah-related aspects of banking operations. His sessions were followed by Mr. Imran Yousaf Sheikh, Head of Business Transformation at Faysal Bank, who led the third and fourth days of the programme. His contribution covered business transformation strategies and the evolving structures required to support Islamic banking operations. On the final day, Syed Qutub ud din Haider, Manager Shariah Compliance at BankIslami Pakistan, facilitated the sessions, focusing on operational Shariah compliance and its importance in maintaining adherence to Islamic banking requirements.
The five-day programme covered several areas essential to the development of Islamic financial institutions, including the structure and application of Islamic financial contracts, product development, Shariah governance and compliance procedures. Participants also explored contemporary approaches to business transformation and the operational frameworks needed to integrate Shariah requirements into banking activities. These areas are particularly important as Islamic banking institutions continue to expand their products and services while maintaining compliance with established Shariah principles. The programme provided commercial bank officers with an opportunity to develop a broader understanding of how financial products are structured, reviewed and managed within Islamic banking frameworks, while also highlighting the importance of coordination between business functions and Shariah compliance departments.
NIBAF Pakistan said the initiative reflects its continued commitment to expanding Islamic banking expertise and strengthening professional capabilities across the country’s financial sector. As Islamic financial services develop, banking professionals require specialised knowledge to manage product structures, governance responsibilities and operational requirements. Capacity-building programmes help financial institutions prepare their employees to address these responsibilities while supporting the development of Shariah-compliant banking services. The participation of professionals from Allied Bank Limited, Faysal Bank and BankIslami Pakistan also brought together expertise from institutions with different operational approaches to Islamic banking, creating an opportunity for knowledge-sharing and professional learning.
Through IBPD-64, NIBAF Pakistan continued its efforts to promote technical competence and strengthen the Shariah governance landscape within Pakistan’s banking industry. The programme’s combination of financial contracts, business transformation, product structures and compliance training addressed key professional requirements for officers working in Islamic banking. By engaging experienced facilitators from established financial institutions, the institute supported the development of practical knowledge that participants can apply within their respective organisations. Such specialised training initiatives remain an important part of building institutional expertise and supporting the continued development of Pakistan’s Islamic banking sector.
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