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Islamic Economy in the Digital Age: Innovation within the Framework of Compliance

The 6th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference brings together distinguished speakers, visionary leaders, policymakers and innovators including Zafar Masud, driving meaningful change across banking, finance, and investment in the Digital Economy.

We’re delighted to have our chief guest, Mr. Zafar Masud, Chairman, Pakistan Banks Association, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Bank of Punjab delivering a keynote address at the 6th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference Pakistan

Mr. Masud is a leading development-focused banker with 30 years of experience, leading major digital transformation initiatives and advanced Shariah-compliant and inclusive financial solutions aligned with the digital Islamic economy.

Their insights will inspire innovation, guide digital transformation, and shape a resilient Islamic Economy that balances technology, Shari’ah compliance, and sustainable development in Pakistan and beyond.

The 6th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference – Pakistan, themed “Islamic Economy in the Digital Age: Innovation within the Framework of Compliance”.

As we enter the digital age, the Islamic economy is experiencing unprecedented transformations, driven by technological innovations and new financial paradigms. The convergence of Islamic finance with digital technologies presents exciting opportunities and challenges, particularly in maintaining compliance with Shari’ah principles while embracing innovation. This conference brings together thought leaders, scholars, and industry experts to explore how the Islamic economy can adapt and thrive in the digital era, ensuring that new technologies align with time-honored values of ethical finance and governance.

Pakistan, as a leading Islamic economy in South Asia, is at the forefront of this digital transformation. The country’s central banks, government regulators, and ministries are taking significant steps to regulate and integrate digital financial solutions that meet both Shari’ah based and compliance, and modern financial regulations. It is leading the inclusive move toward a fully fledged Islamic economic system on the level of the country and its leading financial institutions.

This conference provides a valuable platform to explore how these stakeholders can work together to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and create a more inclusive and ethical financial system in Pakistan and beyond.

Speakers of the 6th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference

• Mr. Yousef Hassan Khalawi —Secretary General, AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy
• Mr. Jameel Ahmad —Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
• Mufti Dr. Irshad Ahmad Aijaz —Chairman, Shari’ah Advisory Committee, State Bank of Pakistan
• Mr. Zafar Masud —Chairman, Pakistan Banks’ Associations, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Bank of Punjab

For more details and registration: https://6th-regional-conference.albaraka.site

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