NIBAF Pakistan Islamic Banking Training Program Enhances Shariah Knowledge and Skills
NIBAF Pakistan organized a 5-day Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD-37) from January 19–23, 2026, equipping banking professionals with practical insights into Shariah-compliant banking operations, products, and governance.
BankIslami Introduces aikPay, Enabling Shariah-Compliant Raast QR Payments in Pakistan
BankIslami launches aikPay, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant Raast-enabled QR payment gateway, offering instant, secure, and Riba-free digital transactions for customers and merchants.
6th AlBaraka Forum Explores Digital Islamic Finance and Pakistan’s Role in Asia
The 6th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference in Karachi convened policymakers, financial leaders, and scholars to discuss digital transformation, Shari’ah-compliant finance, and Pakistan’s emerging role as a hub for the Islamic digital economy.
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to Invest $100M for SME-Focused Digital Banking in Pakistan
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, backed by Kuwait Investment Authority, plans to invest $100 million over five years as it prepares to launch SME- and freelancer-focused digital banking services in February.
Mobilink Bank Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for Data Security
Pakistan’s digital microfinance bank Mobilink Bank has received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to global information security standards, cyber resilience and customer data protection.
Pakistan, Visa strengthen partnership to boost digital payments and financial inclusion
Pakistan and global payments leader Visa explore deeper collaboration to expand secure digital payments, strengthen financial inclusion, and support the country’s transition toward a modern digital economy.
SBP Governor Highlights Human Oversight in AI-Powered Islamic Finance for Financial Inclusion
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad emphasizes human judgment in AI-based banking decisions while promoting digital innovation to expand Islamic finance and financial inclusion.
Pakistan Explores Sovereign Asset Tokenization and Digital Economy Initiatives, Says Khurram Schehzad
Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, discusses Pakistan’s plans to tokenize $2 billion of domestic debt, promote crypto innovation, and create a regulatory framework for digital assets at ITCN Asia 2026.
SBP Allows Exchange Companies to Use Raast for Digital Home Remittance Transfers
State Bank of Pakistan has enabled exchange companies to use Raast for home remittance disbursement, advancing digital payments, financial inclusion, and the country’s cashless economy goals.
Pakistan International Airlines Collaborates with Meezan Bank for Seamless Payment Solutions
Pakistan International Airlines partners with Meezan Bank to offer smoother payment options and enhanced customer convenience, reflecting a focus on innovation and service quality.