Committed to its mission to advance Riba-free banking, the leadership of aik by BankIslami, led by Chief Officer Ashfaque Ahmed, met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to discuss the potential of Islamic digital banking and its role in supporting Pakistan’s transition to a cashless economy.
During the meeting, the officials highlighted aik’s efforts to advance Islamic banking in Pakistan and uphold the central bank’s vision to increase financial inclusion in the country. They emphasized the necessity of promoting Shariah-compliant and digitally-enabled banking solutions to make it easier for the underserved to join the formal economy. The participants also discussed the importance of leveraging technology to drive innovation within the Islamic banking ecosystem. The governor lauded aik’s vision and initiatives in digital Islamic banking and extended support for future collaborations aligned with broader economic development objectives.
Commenting on the meeting, Chief Officer Ashfaque Ahmed said: “At aik, our primary goal is to make Shariah-compliant, innovative digital financing accessible across Pakistan. This will help bring more people into the formal economy while supporting the shift toward a modern, cashless financial system.”
With ‘aik’ at the forefront, BankIslami continues to advance its mission of “Saving Humanity by Providing Riba-Free Islamic Banking Solutions” by combining modern technology with Islamic values to make Shariah-compliant banking simple, accessible, and relevant for generations to come.
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About BankIslami
BankIslami Pakistan Limited, a subsidiary of JS Bank, operates one of the largest Islamic commercial banking networks in Pakistan, with over 550 branches nation-wide. As the first Islamic commercial bank to receive a banking license under the Islamic Banking Policy of 2003, BankIslami is a pioneer in Shariah-compliant retail, investment, and trade finance solutions. As part of the JS Group, BankIslami continues to lead innovation and inclusivity in Islamic banking.
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