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Central bank says Pakistan Islamic banking assets at $40.7 billion by March end for first time

  • On deposits, Islamic banks currently hold Rs. 8.4 trillion, about 25.4 percent of the total deposits in the banking industry
  • Federal Shariat Court has ordered government to eliminate interest, align banking system with Islamic principles by 2027
By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

Pakistan minister expresses confidence in push to Islamize banking sector, vows full support 

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Central bank sets target to increase Pakistan’s Islamic banking share to 35 percent by 2025

By Khurshid Ahmed ·

Pakistan central bank to set up special wing to ensure Shariah-compliant banking — finance minister

By KHURSHID AHMED    ·
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Push to Islamize Pakistani banking sector made possible by Arab investors — experts

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Annual growth of over 25% expected in Pakistan Islamic banking assets in five years — Moody’s

By KHURSHID AHMED    ·

Pakistani bank launches first Shariah-compliant point of sale machine

By KHURSHID AHMED    ·

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