HBL Targets Stronger Deposit Growth, Digital Expansion, and Improved Efficiency as Strategic Priorities for 2025
HBL outlines its strategic priorities for deposit growth, digital banking expansion, and operational efficiency as the bank reinforces its position in Pakistan’s evolving financial landscape.
Islamic Banking Goes Mainstream: Global Assets to Reach $7.5 Trillion by 2028, Driven by Corporate Sukuk and Digital Innovation
Islamic banking is solidifying its position as a mainstream financial sector, with global assets expected to grow from over $5 trillion to $7.5 trillion by 2028. Corporate Sukuk, ESG-focused financing, and digital innovation are driving this growth, according to a Standard Chartered report.
NIBAF Concludes Islamic Finance Professional Program (IFPP–5) to Strengthen Expertise in Islamic Financial System
The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) successfully conducted the fifth edition of the Islamic Finance Professional Program (IFPP–5) at its Islamabad campus, enhancing participants’ understanding of Islamic financial systems and equipping officers from the State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP-BSC) with advanced professional skills in Shariah-compliant banking and finance.
NIBAF Conducts Islamic Banking Certification Program for Bank Alfalah Officers in Karachi
The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) has successfully conducted the Islamic Banking Certification Program (IBCC–74) for Bank Alfalah officers in Karachi, aimed at enhancing their understanding of Islamic finance principles and strengthening professional capabilities in the fast-evolving Islamic banking sector.
NIBAF Concludes Islamic Banking Certificate Course to Strengthen Shariah Finance Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan successfully organized its Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73 – Module 2) in Karachi, training SBP and commercial bank officers on Shariah-compliant practices to strengthen the Islamic finance sector.
NIBAF Concludes Islamic Banking Certificate Course to Strengthen Shariah-Compliant Finance
NIBAF Pakistan concluded the six-day Islamic Banking Certificate Course – IBCC-73 in Karachi, training SBP and commercial bank officers in Shariah-compliant financial practices to strengthen skills and support the growth of Islamic banking.

