State Bank of Pakistan Bans Islamic Banking Fund Placements with Conventional Parent Entities Under Qard Contracts
The central bank issues a strict directive halting subsidized financing and Qard loan arrangements between Shariah-compliant branches and parent operations.
Islamic Derivatives Gain Traction Amid Geopolitical Volatility but Market Gaps Restrain Global Expansion
Fitch Ratings highlights how regional instability has amplified the need for Shariah-compliant hedging instruments across Islamic banks and insurance firms.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Specialized Training Program on Global Banking Frauds and Prevention Strategies
NIBAF Pakistan schedules an advanced online corporate training session focusing on case study analysis of global banking frauds and operational risk mitigation.
NIBAF Pakistan Hosts Comprehensive Certification Program for Compliance Professionals in Lahore
NIBAF Pakistan successfully organized a three-day Certified Compliance Professional program in Lahore to strengthen regulatory and risk management expertise.
Finance Minister and Pakistan Banks Association Align Strategies to Ensure Financial Stability and Service Continuity
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Pakistan Banks Association establish a high level coordination framework to safeguard the banking sector against global market shifts.
NIBAF Pakistan Workshop Enhances Microfinance Product Development and Lending Skills
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a workshop on cash-based lending and microfinance product development, equipping MFIs with strategies for operational efficiency, risk management, and sustainable growth.
NIBAF Pakistan Hosts Branch Manager Certification Program to Enhance NBP Leadership
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a 5-day Branch Manager Certification Program for National Bank of Pakistan officers, focusing on leadership, operational efficiency, and strategic branch management.
PSPC Leadership Induction Program – Batch-3: QA & HSE Module Completed at NIBAF Islamabad
NIBAF Pakistan successfully conducted the QA & HSE module of PSPC Leadership Induction Program – Batch-3, equipping participants with practical knowledge on quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Internal Audit Certification Program Strengthens Governance and Risk Management at NIBAF Pakistan
NIBAF Pakistan successfully conducted its Internal Audit Certification Program from January 14–16, 2026, equipping SBP-BSC and PSPC officers with advanced auditing, risk management, and governance skills for the financial sector.
Allied Bank Highlights Digital Innovation and Financial Resilience in USA Today Interview
Allied Bank Limited CEO Aizid Razzaq Gill highlights the bank’s digital transformation, risk management strength and Pakistan’s investment potential in a special USA Today Pakistan report.

