Ahmed Ali Siddiqui

Empowering SMEs via Islamic finance

Empowering SMEs via Islamic finance

Shariah-compliant financial options can be a powerful way to support SMEs through ethical, risk-sharing solutions. Updated 11 Nov, 2024 12:26pm
HR requirements of Islamic banking

HR requirements of Islamic banking

Industry experts estimate that transitioning to Shariah-compliant finance will require retraining about 150,000 banking professionals. Published 10 Jun, 2024 08:27am
Tapping the voluntarily unbanked

Tapping the voluntarily unbanked

An SBP study states that 94.5pc of the respondents with banking experience believe that interest is prohibited Published 29 Jan, 2024 08:39am
The Islamic way forward

The Islamic way forward

It is evident that IMF, World Bank and ADB have accepted Islamic finance as a viable financial system and promote it as tool for shared prosperity. Updated 06 Mar, 2023 10:07am
‘Blank cheque’ companies

‘Blank cheque’ companies

Special purpose acquisition companies lack transparency, especially when the target company is unknown. Updated 01 Nov, 2022 10:40am
The rise of Sukuk

The rise of Sukuk

The Sharia-complaint instrument is an effective tool for financing sovereign needs cost effectively. Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:01am

Challenges of Islamic banks in courts

Generally, Pakistan Banking Courts ensure fair and just treatment in Islamic banks’ disputes. However, inconsistencies Published 17 Oct, 2016 07:02am