August 27th, 2015
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and leading Islamic Bank, has, as a part of its branch expansion efforts, opened a branch at Jamia Darul Uloom, Korangi, Karachi. This branch, which is conveniently located on the main road, will cater to the banking needs of the people and businesses of the area as well as the students and faculty at Darul Uloom, as more than 10,000 students are enrolled in the institution.
The branch was inaugurated by the President – Jamia Darul Uloom, Mufti Muhammad Rafi Usmani and Vice President of Darul Uloom & Chairman Shariah Board of Meezan Bank, Justice (Retd) Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani. The event was graced by the President & CEO of Meezan Bank – Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, Deputy CEO – Mr. Ariful Islam and Shariah Advisor & member of the Shariah Supervisory Board of Meezan Bank – Dr. Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani. Members of the Bank’s senior management were also present at the occasion.
Mufti Muhammad Rafi Usmani and Justice (Retd) Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani praised the efforts of Meezan Bank in the establishment of Islamic Banking in Pakistan and prayed for the Bank’s success in its mission. Mufti Muhammad Rafi Usmani expressed with pleasure that through Meezan Bank and other Islamic banks people now have the opportunity to earn Halal profits on their savings.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Irfan Siddiqui said that the Bank’s branch expansion strategy is driven by its Vision to ‘Establish Islamic Banking as banking of first choice’, and aims to make Islamic Banking available to each and every citizen of the country.
Meezan Bank Darul Uloom Branch