Media Coverage

- Shari'ah Compliant Business Solutions for Corporate Customers

• https://newsupdatetimes.com/meezan-bank-collaborated-with-iba-ceif/
• http://tradechronicle.com/iba-shariah-compliant-business-solutions-for-corporate-customers/
• https://technologyplus.pk/iba-ceif-conducts-one-day-el-course-on-scbs-for-cc/
• https://wave-tv.blogspot.com/2021/12/iba-ceif-conducts-one-day-el-course-on.html
• http://www.timesofchitral.com/2021/12/iba-ceif-conducts-one-day-el-course-on.html
• https://epaper.brecorder.com/2021/12/16/5-page/911603-news.html
• https://theazb.com/iba-ceif-conducted-one-day-executive-learning-course-on-shariah-compliant-business-solutions/
• https://pakobserver.net/iba-ceif-conducts-course-on-shariah-compliant-business-solutions/
• https://mettisglobal.news/shariah-compliant-business-solutions-for-corporate-customers/



- IBA CEIF, Mettis Global ink MOU for research, data sharing:

• https://www.islamicfinancenews.com/mettis-partners-with-iba-ceif.html
• https://newsupdatetimes.com/iba-ceif-mettis-global-ink-mou-for-research-data-sharing/
• https://mettisglobal.news/mettis-global-iba-ceif-ink-mou-for-research-data-sharing/
• https://tradechronicle.com/iba-ceif-mettis-global-ink-mou-for-research-data-sharing/
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/ZAWYA20211117080220/
• https://customnews.pk/2021/11/18/iba-ceif-mettis-global-ink-mou-for-research-data-sharing/
• https://technologyplus.pk/iba-ceif-mettis-global-ink-mou-for-research-data-sharing/



- Webinar on "Understanding Takaful for Ulama & Shari'ah Scholars"

• https://newsupdatetimes.com/the-iba-centre-for-excellence-in-islamic-finance-iba-ceif-in-collaboration-with-pak-qatar-takaful-conducted-a-webinar/



- Webinar on "Roshan Apna Ghar through Islamic Finance"

• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/ZAWYA20210907101119
• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/887460-housing-finance-for-nrps-to-boost-islamic-banking-footprint



- Islamic Finance for Ulama & Shari'ah Scholars - Batch 2

• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/ZAWYA20210720063116/



- IBA CEIF conducting online course for Ulama & Shari'ah Scholars

• https://whenwherehow.pk/2021/05/27/islamic-finance-for-ulama-shariah-scholars/
• https://dopedesi.com/2021/05/28/islamic-finance-iba-ceif-online-training-for-shariah-scholars/
• http://www.tasis.in/newsdetail.php?pid=1074
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/ZAWYA20210528040808/
• https://dailyspokesman.net/live/ceif-iba-conducting-online-course-for-ulama-shariah-scholars/
• https://newsupdatetimes.com/iba-is-conducting-an-online-course/
• https://www.myvoicetv.com/2021/05/centre-for-excellence-in-islamic.html
• https://epaper.thefinancialdaily.com/epaper/edition/1086/the-financial-daily-epaper-27-05-2021%09/page/2
• https://pakobserver.net/iba-ceif-to-start-online-course-on-islamic-finance/
• https://epaper.brecorder.com/2021/05/28/5-page/887641-news.html



- Webinar on "Islamic Home Finance, the way forward" held on Friday, April 9, 2021

• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=296788385191304



- Introduction to Islamic Finance for Academicians of Universities of Sindh

• https://pakobserver.net/islamic-banking-finance-sindh-hec-iba-start-online-course/
• https://www.brecorder.com/news/40062665/islamic-banking-finance-sindh-hec-iba-start-1-month-online-course



- IBA CEIF Launches Online AAOIFI Shariah Standards Course for Local and International Markets

• https://www.islamicfinancenews.com/iba-ceif-launches-online-course.html
• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/ZAWYA20210216043032



- Country Report on NBFI and Modaraba Sector launched at the IBA Karachi

• The News: Financing SMEs, an opportunity for NBFIs, Modarabas
• Business Recorder: Country Report on NBFI and Modaraba Sector launched at IBA Karachi
• Republic Vibe: Country Report on NBFI and Modaraba Sector launched at the IBA Karachi
• The Azb: Country Report on NBFI and Modaraba Sector launched at the IBA Karachi
• News Update Times: Country Report on NBFI and Modaraba Sector launched at the IBA Karachi
• Financial Daily: http://epaper.thefinancialdaily.com/epaper/m/24232/Metro-Matters-02-02-2021
• Daily Ausaf: https://www.dailyausaf.com/epaper/page?station_id=8&date=2021-01-27&page_id=127837
• National Herald Tribune: https://www.dailynht.com/epaper/main.php?action=epaper&id=main&page=7&dt=27-01-2021



- FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT:

• https://www.facebook.com/942913552440462/posts/3735323076532815/
• https://www.facebook.com/942913552440462/posts/3705281982870258/
• https://www.facebook.com/942913552440462/posts/3697300667001723/
• https://www.facebook.com/942913552440462/posts/3697308270334296/



- Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi

• Geo TV: https://www.facebook.com/942913552440462/posts/3702553066476483/
• The News: Covid-19 set to cut spending for Islamic economy sectors
• Pakistan Observer: Ishrat expresses concern over low share of OIC countries in halal market
• The Nation: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• National Herald Tribune: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• Regional Times: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• Zawaiya: State of the Global Islamic Economy Report Pakistan launch held at IBA , Karachi along with HDC Pakistan and in partnership with Dinar Standard
• Nawaiwaqt: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• Daily Ausaf: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• 92 News: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• Pro Pakistani: Pakistan Ranks 8th in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator List
• Karachi Chronicle: "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report launched at the IBA Karachi
• MM News: Dr Ishrat expresses concern over low share of OIC countries in halal market
• News Update Times: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• Trending in social: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• Daily Azb: Launch of "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report at the IBA Karachi
• Republic vibe: "State of the Global Islamic Economy" Report Launch at the IBA Karachi



- IBA CEIF as a Knowledge Partner with The Professionals Network organises 9th Islamic Finance Expo & Conference 2020 at Marriott, Karachi

• https://pakobserver.net/9th-islamic-finance-expo-conference-2020-was-organised-by-iba-ceif/
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/ZAWYA20201202125133/
• https://dailyspokesman.net/live/9th-islamic-finance-expo-conference-2020-organised-by-iba/



- IBA faculty awarded Literati Award 2020 by an internationally recognized Journal

• IBA faculty awarded Literati Award 2020 by an internationally recognized Journal



- IBA CEIF OFFERS FIRST ONLINE CERTIFIED SHARIAH AUDITOR COURSE (CSA)

• https://www.islamicfinancenews.com/iba-ceif-and-meezan-bank-launch-auditor-course.html
• https://epaper.thefinancialdaily.com/epaper/edition/922/the-financial-daily-epaper-25-11-2020%09/page/2
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/IBA_CEIF_offers_first_online_Certified_Shariah_Auditor_course-ZAWYA20201123100637/



- IBA CEIF & Sindh HEC Online workshop on Islamic Finance Curriculum Development

• https://dailyspokesman.net/2020/10/13/iba-ceif-sindh-hec-online-workshop-on-islamic-finance-curriculum-development/
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/ZAWYA20201012054836/
• https://dailyspokesman.net/2020/10/13/iba-ceif-sindh-hec-online-workshop-on-islamic-finance-curriculum-development/



- IBA CEIF offers online certificate Course on Islamic Financial Reporting and Auditing for local and International markets

• https://www.brecorder.com/news/40019233/iba-ceif-offers-online-certificate-cifra
• http://epaper.thefinancialdaily.com/epaper/edition/866/the-financial-daily-epaper-18-09-2020%09/page/2
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/IBA_CEIF_offers_online_certificate_Course_on_Islamic_Financial_Reporting_and_Auditing_for_local_and_internatinal_markets-ZAWYA20200916063705/



- IBA CEIF offers online certificate Course on Islamic Financial Reporting and Auditing for local and internatinal markets

• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/ZAWYA20200723123153/



- Director IBA CEIF, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui & Research Assistant M Junaid, views on Islamic Finance and financial inclusion

• https://www.dawn.com/news/1535004/inclusion-through-islamic-finance
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/Revolutionizing_Islamic_Finance_through_Blockchain-ZAWYA20200129110304/
• https://www.islamicfinancenews.com/can-islamic-finance-increase-financial-inclusion-and-economic-development.html?access-key=70bbf5f950fcde758686c2635893ca0a



- Director IBA CEIF, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui & Research Assistant M Junaid, present a solution to Pakistan's housing crisis

• https://www.dawn.com/news/1527904/aligning-housing-finance-with-public-demand



- IBA CEIF holds introductory course on Islamic Finance

• https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/07/19-page/818826-news.html



- Course on 'Compliance challenges in trade finance of IFIs' planned at IBA

• https://www.brecorder.com/2020/01/05/559132/course-on-compliance-challenges-in-trade-finance-of-ifis-planned-at-iba/



- Pak-Qatar General Takaful participates in IBA CEIF 'Islamic Finance Conference'

• https://www.brecorder.com/2019/12/11/552281/pak-qatar-general-takaful-participates-in-iba-ceif-islamic-finance-conference/



- Faysal Bank Reinforces Commitment to Islamic Banking – Resource Development

• Faysal Bank Reinforces Commitment to Islamic Banking – Resource Development



- IBA CEIF signs MoU with CEIF IMSciences

• https://fp-brecorder-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/fp.brecorder.com/2018/06/20180630386286/amp/?usqp=mq331AQECAE4AQ%3D%3D&_js_v=0.1#referrer=https://www.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Ffp.brecorder.com%2F2018%2F06%2F20180630386286%2F
• https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/New_Globally_Impactful_Book_on_Innovations_in_Islamic_Finance_initiated-ZAWYA20180629080035/



- World Islamic Finance Forum (2018)

• Gulf News: http://www.gulf-times.com/story/585903/Pakistan-seeks-to-support-Islamic-finance-industry
• Arab News: http://www.arabnews.com/node/1269596/world
• Sama: https://www.samaa.tv/economy/2018/03/govt-to-set-up-separate-division-for-islamic-banking-miftah/
• National Courier: https://nationalcourier.pk/business/wiff-expand-islamic-finance-footprints-miftah/
• Pakistan Observer: https://pakobserver.net/govt-to-create-post-to-deal-with-islamic-finance-miftah/
• Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation: https://photo.app.com.pk/photo/2018/03/shaikh-ebrahim-bin-khalifa-al-khalifa-chairman-aaofi-board-of-trustees-presenting-souvenir-to-advisor-to-pm-on-finance-and-economic-affairs-dr-miftah-ismail-during-world-islamic-finance-forum-wiff/
  http://www.app.com.pk/finance-ministry-set-separate-division-islamic-banking-miftah/
• Business Recorder: https://fp.brecorder.com/2018/03/20180319353010/
• Express News: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/index.aspx?Issue=NP_KHI&Page=Commerce_Page014&Date=20180320&Pageno=14&View=1
• Jehen Pakistan: http://www.jehanpakistan.com/epaper/epaper.php?edition=karachi&date=200318
• Daily Ausaf: http://epaper.dailyausaf.com/page?station_id=8
• Nawai Waqt: https://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/karachi/2018-03-20/page-8



- Press Briefing for World Islamic Finance Forum (WIFF) 2018

• https://tribune.com.pk/story/1656643/2-pakistan-can-become-hub-islamic-finance-say-experts/
• https://dailytimes.com.pk/213354/world-islamic-finance-forum-2018-to-kick-off-from-march19/
• https://pakobserver.net/world-islamic-finance-forum-2018-commence-march-19/
• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/290762-finance-ministry-advised-to-conduct-monthly-sukuk-auctions
• https://fp.brecorder.com/2018/03/20180311350764/
• http://uk.14core.com/item/64030_world-islamic-finance-forum-2018-to-kick-off-from-march19
• https://www.biztoday.news/2018/03/11/shaikh-ebrahim-bin-khalifa-al-khalifa-inaugurate-world-islamic-finance-forum-19th-march/
• http://www.pakistaneconomist.com/2018/03/12/press-releases-11-18/
• https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/03/10/all-set-for-world-islamic-finance-forum/
• http://www.jehanpakistan.com/epaper/detail_news.php?news=%2Fepaper%2Fepaper%2Fkarachi%2F110318%2FP10-14.jpg#sthash.BL7Iz2zK.x7TqIfbT.dpbs
• https://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/karachi/2018-03-11/page-5
• http://epaper.dailyausaf.com/page?station_id=8&date=2018-03-11&page_id=43294



- IBA CEIF successfully organized the "Islamic Finance Young Leaders" Winter Camp

• https://pakobserver.net/iba-ceif-holds-training-islamic-finance-young-leaders/



- IBA CEIF organizes a conversation on "Fintech and its Implications for Islamic Finance"

• https://pakobserver.net/experts-strategy-use-fintech-islamic-finance/
• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/255690-experts-call-for-strategy-to-use-fintech-in-islamic-finance



- IBA CEIF hosts a Product Development and Shariah Compliance Forum on "Global Takaful Practices

• https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/11/27/pak-qatar-takaful-co-hosts-international-seminar-on-global-takaful-practices-at-iba-ceif/
• https://dailytimes.com.pk/149391/pak-qatar-takaful-co-hosts-seminar-onglobal-takaful-practices/



- IBA-CEIF signs MoU with AAOIFI

• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/ZAWYA20171113091932/



- IBA CEIF and Dunya News: Islamic Banking and Finance Drive 2017

• Islamic Banking and Finance Drive 2017



- IBA CEIF to Organize 6th IFN Pakistan Forum

• http://epaper.brecorder.com/2017/08/06/3-page/896623-news.html



- IBA CEIF Signs MoU with Islamic University Maldives

• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/217843-CEIF-Maldives-varsity-ink-deal
• https://www.islamicfinancenews.com/iba-ceif-inks-mou-with-ium.html
• Pakistan Observer



- Collection, Utilization & Investment of Zakah & Donations in Welfare Organizations

• http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/02/27/iba-organises-training-workshop-on-donation-collection-utilisation/
• http://middleeastprojects.com/PersianGulfNews/iba-centre-for-excellence-in-islamic-finance-conducts-training-on-zakah-and-donation-collection-and-utilization-in-welfare-organizations/
• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/ZAWYA20170227104427/



- 9 February – 11 February, 2017: Principles and Procedures of Islamic Banking and Adjudication of Disputes

• https://article.wn.com/view/2017/02/19/CEIF_holds_training_programme/
• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Sindh_Judicial_Academy_and_IBA_CEIF_hold_intensive_training_program_on_Islamic_Banking-ZAWYA20170218065345/
• https://allmagnews.com/sindh-judicial-academy-and-iba-ceif-hold-intensive-training-program-on-islamic-banking/
• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/187259-CEIF-holds-training-programme



- Seminar on "Global Business Growth Opportunities in Halaal Markets"

• Dawn.com: http://www.dawn.com/news/1312117/huge-potential-in-halal-food-industry
• Express Tribune: http://ceif.iba.edu.pk/pdfGlobalBusinessGrowthOpportunitiesinHalaalMarketsexpress-tribune.pdf
• Pakistan Observer: http://pakobserver.net/global-business-growth-opportunities-in-halal-markets/



- 17th Jan, 2017: International Forum on Unlocking Islamic Finance Potential in CPEC and Beyond

• Pakistan Gulf Economist
• Awami Awaz
• The Age
• Pakistan Gulf Economist
• The Financial Daily
• http://tribune.com.pk/story/1303768/cpec-offers-vast-opportunities-tap-chinese-economy/
• http://tribune.com.pk/story/1302057/cpec-beyond-ibas-islamic-finance-centre-holds-forum/
• http://pakobserver.net/unlocking-islamic-finance-potential-in-cpec-beyond/
• http://www.dailywaka.com/files/19-01/Page-3.jpg
• http://dailycitycenter.com/forum-on-islamic-finance-potential-in-cpec-and-beyond/
• http://www.islamicfinance.de/?q=node/10034
• http://dailycitycenter.com/forum-on-islamic-finance-potential-in-cpec-and-beyond/
• http://www.brecorder.com/money-a-banking/198/131003/
• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/ZAWYA20170119051041
• http://www.4-traders.com/news/Int-l-Forum-on-Unlocking-Islamic-Finance-Potential-in-CPEC-and-Beyond-held--23711791/
• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/179904-Islamic-finance-industry-urged-to-tap-into-CPECs-full-potential
• http://tradechronicle.com/international-forum-on-unlocking-islamic-finance-potential-in-cpec-and-beyond/



- IBA CEIF Mentioned by IFN Education

• IBA CEIF has been mentioned in IFN news as the most active Centre in Pakistan for Islamic Finance
• Inauguration of the Islamic Banking and Finance Awareness Drive 2017
• Cultivating Talent for Islamic Finance



- IBA CEIF Conducts Round Table Session on Islamic Finance Opportunities in CPEC and Beyond

• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/IBA_CEIF_Conducts_a_Round_Table_Session_to_Discuss_Islamic_Finance_Opportunities_in_China_Pakistan_Economic_Corridor_and_Beyond-ZAWYA20161218055915/
• http://www.dramtna.com/news/74757/iba-ceif-conducts-a-round-table-session-to-discuss-islamic-finance-opportunities-in-china-pakistan-economic-corridor-and-beyond
• http://www.brecorder.com/top-stories/single/595/0/114184/?hl=bankers%2520for



- Book Launch of "Understanding Takaful: Theory and Practice" hosted by IBA CEIF

• http://pakobserver.net/iba-ceif-hosts-book-launch-of-introduction-to-takaful/
• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/169110-Briefs



- IBA CEIF Delegates Visit INCEIF, Malaysia

• http://pakobserver.net/iba-ceif-delegates-visit-malaysia/



- Business Recorder

• http://www.brecorder.com/money-a-banking/198/100736/



- Middle East Projects

• http://middleeastprojects.com/PersianGulfNews/iba-ceif-and-sindh-judicial-academy-join-hands-to-promote-islamic-banking-finance/



- IBA CEIF Signs MOU with Sindh Judicial Academy

• http://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/ZAWYA20161107132838/



- Advanced Certificate in AAOIFI Shariah Standards

• http://epaper.brecorder.com/2016/11/01/2-page/810382-news.html



- Global Islamic Finance Leaders Decide Future Roadmap at World Islamic Finance Forum (WIFF) 2016 in Karachi, Pakistan

Dunya Tribune Daily Times Pakistan Observer Business Recorder Emaan Express Islam Daily Ausaaf Juraat Kainaat Jisarat Business Recorder Dianat Messenger Bolan Riasat Eagle The News

The Financial daily DAWN Jahan Pakistan Nai Baat Khabrain Basharat Jang Emaan Intikhab Nawai Waqt Pakistan Today Jang The Finance National Courier Aman Regional Times Business Recorder Business Recorder Roznama Pakistan

- Press Conference of WIFF 2016

• Daily Times
• Roznama
• The News
• Tribune
• National Courier
• Islam
• Nawai Waqt
• Express
• Dunya
• Jang Karachi
• Emaan
• Kainaat
• Jahan Pakistan
• Business Recorder
• Pakistan Observer



- World Islamic Finance Forum 2016

• Business Recorder
• Dunya
• Jahan Pakistan
• Jisarat
• Kainat
• Khabrain
• Nai Baat
• The Nation
• The News
• https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/143759-IBA-to-hold-Islamic-Finance-Forum
• http://www.brecorder.com/money-a-banking/198:pakistan/77660:world-islamic-finance-forum-at-iba-from-september-5/?date=2016-08-20/
• http://banks.today/world-islamic-finance-forum-2016-centre-for-excellence-in-islamic-finance-iba/



- 26th July, 2016: Introduction to Islamic Finance for Media Professionals

• http://epaper.brecorder.com/2016/07/27/3-page/779448-news.html



- Understanding Takaful in collaboration with Pak Qatar Takaful

• Asas
• Ausaf
• City News
• Emaan
• Express
• Finance
• Jang
• Jasarat
• Jehan-e-Pakistan
• Jurrat
• Kainaat
• Nawa-e-Waqt
• Pakistan
• Pakistan
• Regional Times
• Techno Times
• The Business



- Seminar on Islamic Finance - Potential and Opportunities

• Pakistan & Gulf Economist
• Business Recorder



- Cash Award to IBA Student

• Business Recorder
• The News
• Daily Times
• Express
• Dunya
• Nawa-i-Waqt
• Jehan Pakistan
• Ummat



- Product Development and Shariah Compliance Forum - Launch Coverage

• IBA CEIF launches Product Development and Shariah Compliance Forum



- Distinguished Leadership Dialogue - Dr. Hamed Merah, Secretary General, AAOIFI

• Innovative Banking Products
• AAOIFI's formation great achievement
• Distinguished Leadership Dialogue with Dr Hamed Merah, Secretary General, AAOIFI



- MoU signing with IRTI

• http://www.brecorder.com/money-a-banking/198/1256942/ - published in Business Recorder
• IBA Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) signs MoU with Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) - A member of Islamic Development Bank



- CEIF Inauguration

• Dar urges Islamic banks to finance 'growth' - published in Dawn
• Need for Islamic Interbank Offered Rate - published in Dawn
• Dar hints at important development on SMEs - published in The Nation
• Islamic banking: Dar for extending facilities to untapped 82 percent population - published in Business Recorder
• Government aims to achieve 7% GDP growth: Dar - published in Daily Times
• Ishaq Dar Inaugurates Center of Excellence in Islamic Finance - published in Pakistan & Gulf Economist
• Dar hints at important development on SMEs - published in Business Recorder
• Dar calls for development of SME sector - published in Customs Today
• Pakistan: Centre For Excellence In Islamic Finance At IBA Inaugurated - published in Eurasia Review
• Centre for Islamic finance launched - published in Dawn
• IBA Establishes Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance - published in Business Recorder
• IBA Establishes Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance - published in Pakistan Observer
• http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-351048-Govt-to-issue-fresh-Sukuk-worth-Rs300-billion - published in The News
• IBA Establishes Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance - published in Awami Awaz
• Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF ), established at IBA - published in Islamic Finance News