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Usama Ehsan, a partner at Safwa Advisory and Shariah board member at Bank Alfalah, speaks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the opportunities and challenges in scaling Pakistan’s Islamic finance industry globally.

In this IFN Podcast episode, Dr Amjad Hammad, the founder and CEO of Baraka Prosperity Partners, talks to IFN Editor Nessreen Tamano about the potential of healthcare infrastructure as an emerging class for Islamic investors.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 28th February – 6th March 2026.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 21st – 27th February 2026.

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Iskandar Tursunov, the CEO and Founder of Al Muamalat Consulting, about Uzbekistan’s newly approved Islamic banking law, Sukuk developments, fintech innovation, international standard-setting partnerships and the country’s ambition to become a leading Islamic finance hub in Central Asia

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 14th-20th February 2026.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 7th–13th February 2026.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 31st January – 6th February 2026.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 24th – 30th January 2026.

In this episode, Aminah Farid speaks with Shahira Johan, senior financial sector specialist at the World Bank and co-author of the Islamic Finance and Climate Agenda report, on how Islamic finance can support climate action, scale sustainable instruments and build climate-resilient communities across OIC economies. 

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  10th – 16th January 2026.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  3rd – 9th January 2026.

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Mohamad Safri Hamid, the CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), about IILM’s upsized Sukuk program, rising global demand for Shariah compliant liquidity instruments, the growth of its primary dealer network and its role in addressing cross-border Islamic liquidity gaps.

Moderator: Faezah Abdullah , Head of Shariah, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad Malaysia Panelists: Dr Sheikh Nizam Yaquby , Chairman Global Shariah Supervisory Committee, Standard Chartered Bank & Chairperson of Shariah Board, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Dato’ Prof. Dr Ashraf Md Hashim , Internal Shariah Supervision Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank UAE Dr Ahcene Lahsasna , Chairm...

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  29th November – 5th December 2025.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  22nd – 28th November 2025.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  15th – 21st November 2025.

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 8th – 14th November 2025.

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Jesmond Gatt, the chairman of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), and Clare Farrugia, the head of strategy, policy and innovation at the MFSA, on Malta’s plans to introduce a dedicated Sukuk framework, a first for the jurisdiction. The discussion explores the MFSA’s objectives, Shariah governance measures and Malta’s vision to posi...

Pakistan’s US$1.9 trillion real estate market has long operated on cash and opacity. Now, a decade after the nation launched its first Islamic REIT, the sector is entering a new phase of regulation and digital reform that could transform how Pakistanis own property, with Shariah structures leading the way. Naeem Illyas Khanani, CEO of DigiEstate and Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management’s audit chairm...

Adnan Fasih , Group Head, Islamic Banking, Habib Bank AG Zurich Zaid Naveed , Head Business Strategy and Market Intelligence, Habib Bank AG Zurich

We explore the evolving landscape of Islamic investment management in Pakistan—from shifting asset allocation trends to the rise of mutual funds, ETFs, and REITs. What progress has been made in product innovation and investor access, and how effectively has Islamic asset management been positioned? Join us as we assess the next steps needed to scale Islamic investment and wealth management solutio...

Zeeshan Rehman Khattak , Commissioner – Specialized Companies Division, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan

What does Pakistan’s shift to a fully Islamic financial system by 2028 mean for financial institutions? We explore the impact of the FSC’s ruling and State Bank reforms, offering strategic insights into regulatory transformation, market leadership, and new opportunities in financial inclusion and the Islamic economy. We hear from industry leaders on how to position for success in a changing landsc...

Yousaf Hussain , President and CEO, Faysal Bank