BankIslami Named Best Islamic Banking Brand at Global Islamic Finance Awards 2025

BankIslami has earned international recognition after being awarded the Best Islamic Banking Brand at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2025, a prestigious platform that honours excellence in Islamic finance and banking across the globe.

Recognition for Leadership in Riba-Free Banking

The award acknowledges BankIslami’s role in promoting Islamic finance in Pakistan through:

• Innovative Riba-free financial products tailored to individual and business needs
• Awareness campaigns that highlight the benefits of Islamic banking
• Financial inclusion programmes designed to bring unbanked and underbanked communities into the system

Through its extensive portfolio of Shariah-compliant banking solutions, BankIslami continues to foster trust, transparency, and inclusivity, helping people from diverse backgrounds achieve financial independence.

This recognition comes on the heels of Euromoney’s 2025 award for Pakistan’s Best Islamic Bank, reaffirming BankIslami’s status as a leader in the Islamic banking sector.

Commitment to a National Cause

Commenting on the achievement, Rizwan Ata, President & CEO of BankIslami, stated:

“Advancing Riba-free banking in Pakistan is not just a business priority — it is a national cause. As a financial institution, we see it as our duty to contribute by expanding access, simplifying our products, and ensuring service excellence that inspires trust. Our mission remains clear: Saving Humanity from Riba.”

A Pioneer in Islamic Finance Innovation

Since its inception, BankIslami has played a trailblazing role in shaping Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector. Key innovations include:

• Biometric ATMs for secure, tech-driven banking
• Islamic digital banking platforms for seamless customer access
• Specialised Shariah-compliant products, including Hajj savings plans and SME financing solutions

With over 500 branches in more than 210 cities, BankIslami provides one of the most extensive Islamic banking networks in the country.

Future Outlook: Expanding Reach and Financial Literacy

Looking ahead, BankIslami plans to:

• Launch new Shariah-compliant financial tools
• Use technology-driven solutions to expand household banking penetration
• Partner with community-based organisations to strengthen outreach
• Invest in financial literacy programmes that promote inclusive and ethical banking

By reinforcing its mission and expanding accessibility, BankIslami is determined to deepen financial inclusion while strengthening the foundations of Islamic finance in Pakistan.