BankIslami has been recognized with the Best Islamic Banking Brand award at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
GIFA is a globally recognized platform that honors institutions and individuals for contributions to Islamic banking and finance. The recognition was conferred for the bank’s efforts to advance Islamic banking in Pakistan through targeted awareness and access initiatives, innovative Riba-free financial solutions, and programs that expand financial inclusion.
Through its comprehensive portfolio of Riba-free solutions, BankIslami promotes transparency, trust, and inclusion, enabling citizens from all walks of life to achieve financial stability. This award follows Euromoney’s 2025 recognition of Pakistan’s Best Islamic Bank, further reinforcing its leadership in Islamic banking.
Rizwan Ata, President & CEO of BankIslami commented: “Advancing Riba-free banking in Pakistan is a national cause, and as a financial institution, we see it as our responsibility to join hands and contribute. We remain dedicated to our mission of Saving Humanity from Riba by expanding access, keeping products simple and transparent, and delivering service that earns trust.”
Since its inception, the bank has played a pioneering role in developing Pakistan’s Islamic finance landscape, from deploying biometric ATMs to introducing Islamic digital banking solutions. With a network of more than 500 branches in over 210 cities, BankIslami offers Shariah-compliant financial products for individuals and businesses, including Hajj savings plans and SME financing
BankIslami remains committed to advancing its mission by rolling out new Shariah-compliant financial tools, extending reach to more Pakistani households through technology-driven solutions, building partnerships with community-based organizations, and promoting financial literacy for inclusive and ethical banking.
