Pakistan

Shariah-compliant finance drives ethical investment, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth across global markets Islamic banking, rooted in Shariah principles that prohibit interest (riba) while promoting risk-sharing, ethical investments, and asset-backed financing, has transformed from a niche system into a global financial powerhouse. According to the LSEG Islamic Finance Development Report 2025, global Islamic finance assets reached US$5.985 trillion in 2024, …

Federal Shariah Court declares interest-based practices incompatible as Islamic banking assets grown dramatically Islamic finance, founded on Shariah principles, began to take shape in the modern era roughly eight to nine decades ago. Its global prominence surged after the oil boom of the 1970s in the Middle East, when newly accumulated wealth sought financial systems aligned with Islamic values. One …

Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank delivered strong growth across key financial and operational indicators while reinforcing its leadership position in Pakistan’s microfinance banking sector. Mobilink Bank delivered a strong financial turnaround in 2025, with Profit Before Tax reaching PKR 3.62 billion, reflecting a 217% …

The UAE has established itself as the global leader in Islamic banking, fintech, Takaful, and capital markets, positioning the country at the forefront of Shariah-compliant finance. The UAE leadership in these sectors is a result of strategic foresight, regulatory excellence, and technological innovation, making the nation the global hub for Islamic financial solutions. As of 2026, UAE Islamic banking assets …

Musharakah and Mudarabah empower dentists with ethical, risk-sharing clinic financing solutions in Pakistan In the evolving dental health care scenario of Pakistan, the establishment of multi-specialty dental clinics has become a need of the hour to meet the complex oral health needs of a growing population. However, the capital-intensive nature of such ventures, requiring advanced diagnostic tools, specialized surgical units …

South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak in the T20 World Cup with a dominant 76-run victory in Ahmedabad on Sunday during the opening Group 1 Super Eights match. Batting first, South Africa posted 187 for 7. David Miller played an aggressive knock of 63 runs, while Tristan Stubbs added important runs towards the end to lift the total. In …

Asif Ali Zardari has taken a firm stance against cross-border terrorism, stating that Pakistan’s limit of tolerance has been reached and those responsible for bloodshed inside the country will no longer remain beyond reach. The President made it clear that Pakistan’s recent actions were carried out under its right to self-defense in order to protect its citizens from cross-border terrorism. …

WhatsApp is developing a native “Scheduled Messages” feature that will allow users to set a specific date and time for messages to be sent automatically within chats. The functionality has been spotted in the latest iOS beta version 26.7.10.72, released through Apple’s TestFlight programme, according to WABetaInfo. Once introduced, the feature will enable users to compose a message, select a …

Pakistan has recorded a massive 7,906.15 percent increase in sugar imports during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to new data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The report shows that from July to January, sugar imports crossed $17.46 million, compared to only $211,800 during the same period last year. In January 2026 alone, sugar …

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