BankIslami named best Islamic bank in Pakistan

By Our Correspondent
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June 03, 2025
A representational image of a BankIslami branch. — AFP/File

KARACHI: BankIslami has been named the best Islamic bank in Pakistan at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2025, a leading global benchmark for excellence in financial services, a statement said on Monday.

The award highlights BankIslami’s commitment to its mission of Saving Humanity from Riba (interest) and its leadership in Pakistan’s fast-growing Islamic finance sector.“This recognition goes beyond financial performance -- it reflects the trust our customers place in us and our dedication to delivering Sharia-compliant services that meet the needs of Pakistanis,” said Rizwan Ata, president and chief executive officer of BankIslami. “We are honoured by this global acknowledgment and see it as a call to do more for Pakistan”, he added.

Since its inception, the bank has played a pioneering role in developing Pakistan’s Islamic finance landscape, from deploying biometric ATMs to being among the first to launch Islamic digital banking solutions. With a network of over 500 branches in 210+ cities, BankIslami has expanded its reach through targeted Shariah-compliant financial products tailored to both individual and business needs, including Haj savings plans and SME financing.