aik, Pakistan’s first Islamic digital banking platform, and BankIslami partnered with Paklaunch for UNConference 26. The two-day event brought together a curated group of founders, investors, and policymakers to discuss the growth of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, focusing on fintech, artificial intelligence, and digital investment trends.
With the ambition to promote the country’s tech ecosystem and enable collaborative growth, aik hosted a space for dialogue and the exchange of insights regarding the development of national digital infrastructure.
During the panel discussion, Ashfaque Ahmed, Chief Officer of aik, addressed the necessity of digital transformation within the financial sector. He noted that modernizing financial infrastructure is essential to improving how entrepreneurs and individuals interact with banking services.
“The goal is to simplify the user experience so that ethical banking becomes a seamless part of the digital economy, effectively reaching underserved segments of the population,” Ahmed stated. He highlighted the importance of making banking easy and accessible through modern technology to ensure that Shariah-compliant services are available to all.
The platform served as a reminder that the success of the startup ecosystem depends on the integration of inclusive financial tools. It underscored the need for ongoing cooperation between traditional institutions and tech-driven platforms to build a more accessible financial future for Pakistan.
