Islamic Finance: Meezan Bank and LUMS Partner to Expand Online Education Across Pakistan
The collaboration will introduce a new online certification programme, combining academic expertise and industry experience to prepare the next generation of Islamic finance professionals.
Meezan Bank and LUMS officials sign an agreement to advance Islamic finance education.
Islamic Finance education is set to expand in Pakistan after Meezan Bank and the Centre for Islamic Finance (CIF) at LUMS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop accessible, industry-led learning opportunities. The partnership combines Meezan Bank’s practical expertise with LUMS’ academic excellence to help prepare skilled professionals for the country’s growing Islamic finance sector.
As the first initiative under the agreement, the two institutions will jointly launch an online certification programme titled “Learning from Leaders of Islamic Finance.” The course will offer a structured curriculum, comprehensive assessments and recognised certification standards, providing participants with practical knowledge from leading industry experts and practitioners.
LUMS will host the programme on its digital learning platform, LUMSx, allowing learners across Pakistan and abroad to access specialised Islamic finance education through an online format.
Meezan Bank’s Group Head of Human Resources, Learning & Organisational Development, Khalid Zaman Khan, and LUMS Provost Dr Tariq M. Jadoon signed the MoU during a ceremony attended by senior representatives from both organisations. Participants included Dr Saad Azmat, Founding Director of the Centre for Islamic Finance at SDSB-LUMS, Jazib Zahir, Director of LUMSx, and senior Meezan Bank officials.
Dr Tariq M. Jadoon said Islamic finance remains one of the world’s fastest-growing financial sectors, increasing demand for accessible, high-quality education. He said the partnership brings together academic excellence and industry expertise to develop future-ready professionals and strengthen the knowledge ecosystem supporting the sector’s continued growth.
Khalid Zaman Khan said the future of Islamic finance depends on professionals who combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of Shariah principles. He added that the collaboration reflects Meezan Bank’s commitment to advancing Islamic finance education, strengthening industry capability and making quality learning available to a wider audience through a scalable digital platform.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry while creating a practical learning pathway for students and professionals seeking to build expertise in Islamic finance.
