Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the country’s largest banks, has partnered with the Centre for Islamic Finance (CIF) at LUMS to make high-quality, industry-led Islamic finance education more accessible across Pakistan and beyond. Formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration brings together Meezan Bank’s market leadership and LUMS’ academic strength to help develop future-ready talent for the Islamic finance industry.
As the first initiative under this partnership, Meezan Bank and LUMS will jointly develop and launch a specialized online certification program titled Learning from Leaders of Islamic Finance. The program will feature a structured curriculum, comprehensive assessments, and certification standards designed to equip participants with practical insights from leading practitioners and experts in the field.
The certification course will be hosted on LUMSx, LUMS’ digital learning platform, enabling broader access to Islamic finance learning through a scalable online format.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Khalid Zaman Khan, Group Head, Human Resources, Learning & Organizational Development, Meezan Bank, and Dr. Tariq M. Jadoon, Provost, LUMS. The ceremony was also attended by Dr. Saad Azmat, Founding Director, Centre for Islamic Finance, SDSB-LUMS; Mr. Jazib Zahir, Director, LUMSx; and senior representatives from Meezan Bank, including Mr. Shayan Ahmed Baig, Head of Shariah Compliance; Mr. Anwar ul Haq, Distribution Head Central; and Ms. Mehar Younus, Head of Learning & Organizational Development.
Islamic Finance is one of the fastest-growing segments of the global financial industry, creating a strong need for accessible and high-quality learning opportunities, said Dr. Tariq M. Jadoon. He further mentioned that Through this partnership with Meezan Bank, we are bringing together academic excellence and industry expertise to develop future-ready talent and strengthen the knowledge ecosystem supporting the growth of Islamic Finance.
Mr. Khalid Zaman Khan, Group Head, Human Resources, Learning & Organizational Development, Meezan Bank, said, The future of Islamic Finance depends on developing professionals who combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of Shariah principles. This collaboration with LUMS reflects our commitment to advancing Islamic Finance education, building industry capability, and making quality learning accessible to a broader audience through a scalable digital platform.
This collaboration marks an important step in strengthening the link between academia and industry, creating a practical learning pathway for professionals and learners seeking to build expertise in Islamic finance.