SBP Injects Rs300 Billion into Banking System via Conventional and Shariah OMOs
he State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs300.7 billion into the market through reverse repo and Shariah-compliant OMOs to manage liquidity requirements.
Pakistan Islamic banking sector grows to 23 percent of industry with Rs14.467 trillion in assets
Pakistan’s Islamic banking sector expanded in 2025, with assets reaching Rs14.467 trillion, financing growing to Rs5.654 trillion, and deposits rising to Rs11.037 trillion despite lower profitability.
Islamic Banking Branches in Pakistan Reach 42% of Total Network, Driving Shariah Finance Growth
Islamic banking in Pakistan expands rapidly with 7,562 branches and 2,931 windows by end-2025, representing 42% of the banking network as the country moves toward full Shariah-compliant banking by 2028.
Meezan Bank shares Pakistan’s risk-sharing finance expertise with Bank Negara Malaysia
Meezan Bank engages with Bank Negara Malaysia under a specialised knowledge-sharing programme on risk-sharing finance, reinforcing Pakistan’s growing influence in global Islamic banking.
Pak-Qatar Takaful IPO Sees Unprecedented Retail Demand, Public Portion Increased
Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited’s IPO attracts historic retail investor interest, prompting an increase in the public portion from 25% to 30%, making it the first non-life Takaful operator to list on the PSX.
Zarea Limited Issues Rs1 Billion Short-Term Sukuk, Fully Subscribed by Institutional Investors
Zarea Limited successfully issues and disburses a Rs1 billion short-term Sukuk with A-1 rating, strengthening liquidity and supporting profitability through Shariah-compliant financing.
Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD – 36) Completed at NIBAF Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan successfully conducted IBPD – 36, equipping commercial bank and SBP officers with expertise in Islamic banking principles, Shariah-compliant products, and regulatory practices.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects Rs358.5 Billion via Reverse Repo and Modarabah-Based OMO
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Modarabah-based Open Market Operations, injecting a total of Rs358.5 billion into the banking system to address liquidity needs.
Askari Bank Names Shazia Mohsin as Head – Islamic Corporate Product & Strategy
Shazia Mohsin has been appointed as Head of Islamic Corporate Product & Strategy at Askari Bank, tasked with driving innovation and strengthening Shariah-compliant corporate banking solutions.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts IBCC-76 Module-2 to Strengthen Islamic Banking Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan successfully held Module-2 of Islamic Banking Certificate Course IBCC-76 in Karachi, focusing on Islamic banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and professional capacity building.