Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL), a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has partnered with ZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan’s first Sharia-compliant brokerage firm. The MoU signing ceremony was held at DIBPL Head Office in Karachi. The MOU was signed by Junaid Ahmed, CEO of DIBPL, and Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman of ZLK Islamic Financial Services, in the presence of Ashfaq Ahmad Khan, COO of ZLK Financial Services, and Naveed Malik, Head of Consumer Banking at DIBPL.
This strategic collaboration aims to enhance DIBPL’s wide customer base, including Roshan Digital Account holders and local clients’ access to Shariah-compliant financial products. Customers will gain access to brokerage services by investing in a variety of Riba-free financial products such as shares, GoP Ijaras Sukuk, ETFs, and Murabaha Share Financing (MSF). This initiative is a testament to DIBPL and ZLK Islamic Financial Services’ commitment to promoting and expanding ethical and Shariah-compliant financial solutions in Pakistan.
Mr. Junaid Ahmed, CEO of DIBPL, commented: “DIBPL remains committed to initiating and promoting innovative Islamic banking solutions. This collaboration with ZLK Islamic Financial Services highlights our dedication to expanding access to creative financial products and promoting financial inclusion and prosperity.”
Mr. Naveed Malik, Head of Consumer Banking, DIBPL, added: “Our partnership with ZLK is designed to help customers achieve Halal Munafa (returns) on their investments. At DIBPL, we provide Shariah-compliant investment opportunities, enabling our customers to engage in financial activities that promote both financial inclusion and Shariah-compliant banking services.”
Mr. Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman, ZLK Islamic Financial Services, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership, stating: “We are excited to partner with DIBPL to enhance our brokerage services and provide clients with seamless access to Shariah-compliant investment opportunities. Together, we will deliver value-added solutions that meet the globally accepted standards of Islamic finance.”
Through this partnership, DIBPL and ZLK Islamic Financial Services aspire to foster a conducive ecosystem for Shariah-compliant finance, contributing to the sustainable growth and development of Pakistan’s Islamic financing sector.
