LUMS has partnered with Meezan Bank Limited to develop a large-scale Islamic Finance Certification Programme for nearly 20,000 Meezan Bank employees. Jointly led by the Centre for Islamic Finance (CIF) and LUMSx, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing Islamic finance education and strengthening industry-academia collaboration in Pakistan.

The programme will combine the University’s academic expertise with LUMSx’s digital learning capabilities to deliver high-quality, accessible training at scale. It aims to enhance employees’ knowledge of Islamic finance while supporting professional development across the banking sector.

The agreement was signed on June 11 at LUMS in the presence of Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost, LUMS; Dr. Saad Azmat, Director, Centre for Islamic Finance; Jazib Zahir, Director, LUMSx; and Syed Aslam Mehdi, Babar Ali Foundation. Representing Meezan Bank were Khalid Zaman Khan, Group Head HR, Learning and Development; Shayan Ahmed Baig, Head Shariah Compliance; and Mehar Younus, Head of Organisational Development and Learning.

By bringing together academic excellence, digital innovation, and industry expertise, the partnership reinforces LUMS’ commitment to advancing Islamic finance education and developing programmes that respond to the evolving needs of Pakistan’s financial sector.