Ms. Zaeem joins DIBPL to drive brand transformation and strategic marketing initiatives
Ms. Zaeem, with over three decades of marketing and branding expertise, joins DIBPL to lead its brand transformation, enhance customer engagement, and drive strategic growth initiatives in Pakistan’s banking industry.
Islamic Banking Professional Development Program Empowers Future of Financial Sector in Pakistan
NIBAF Pakistan launches the Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD – 28) to strengthen expertise in Islamic finance. The five-day program in Karachi brings together SBP and commercial bank officers for specialized training on Shariah-compliant banking principles and regulatory frameworks.
Pakistan’s Bank Deposits-to-GDP Ratio Drops to Lowest Level Among Peers: SBP
Pakistan’s deposits-to-GDP ratio has dropped to its lowest among peer economies despite record financial inclusion, according to SBP. Weak deposit growth, inflation, taxation, and religious factors are driving savers toward alternative assets, raising concerns about long-term investment financing and financial stability.
Muhammad Atif Hanif’s journey at Al Baraka Bank Pakistan inspires Islamic banking leadership
Muhammad Atif Hanif, President and CEO of Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited, is redefining leadership in Islamic banking through over 26 years of financial expertise, strategic policy contributions, and commitment to economic growth.
SBP Injects Over Rs10 Trillion Through OMO to Stabilize Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan has injected over Rs10 trillion into the banking system through conventional and Shariah-compliant OMOs to stabilize liquidity and support the financial sector. This strategic move underscores SBP’s dual liquidity management framework for both conventional and Islamic markets.
NIBAF holds final examination of IBCC-74 for Bank Alfalah officers in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan successfully conducted the final examination of the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-74) for Bank Alfalah officers, marking the completion of their specialized training in Shariah-compliant banking at the Karachi campus.
NIBAF advances Islamic finance expertise with IBCC-73 training program in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan has launched Module 3 of the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73) in Karachi to strengthen capacity building in the Islamic banking sector, offering practical knowledge and Shariah-based financial training for commercial bank officers.
SBP Grants In-Principle Approval to Samba Bank for Islamic Banking Transformation
The State Bank of Pakistan has given in-principle approval to Samba Bank to begin Shariah-compliant operations, marking a major step in its planned transition from conventional banking to a fully Islamic bank.
NIBAF strengthens Islamic banking expertise with IBCC-73 training program in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan is conducting the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73) in Karachi to enhance capacity and strengthen practical understanding of Islamic finance principles and operations among commercial bank officers.
Eocean and Meezan Bank launch innovative WhatsApp Banking partnership at Tech Carnival 2025
Eocean and Meezan Bank have announced a strategic WhatsApp Banking partnership at Tech Carnival 2025, powered by Eocean’s CPaaS platform. This collaboration marks a new era of digital transformation, making banking more secure, accessible, and personalized for millions of customers in Pakistan.

