Aligned with HEC SBP SECP

Advancing Shariah-Compliant Digital Financial Innovation

Centre for Excellence
in Islamic FinTech

The Centre For Excellence in Islamic FinTech (CEIF) at Iqra University is a flagship academic and research initiative established to advance Shariah-compliant banking, finance, and financial technology in Pakistan. The Centre serves as a national platform for education, research, policy dialogue, and industry engagement, responding to the evolving needs of Pakistan’s Islamic financial services industry in the digital age.
Aligned with the academic standards of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and guided by the regulatory frameworks of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), CEIF aims to contribute meaningfully to the development of a stable, inclusive, and technology-driven Islamic financial system.

Islamic Finance

Financial Technology

Regulatory Excellence

Ethical Finance Future

Islamic Finance & Innovation Focus Areas


Islamic Digital Banking

Halal Crypto Research

SME Financing

Women Empowerment

Policy Advocacy

Latest Updates & Activities

Why Choose IU-CEIF?


HEC Recognized

All programs meet Higher Education Commission standards

Industry Experts

Learn from practitioners and leading academics

Career Support

Strong placement support with industry partners

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Whether you’re an institution seeking collaboration, a professional looking for training, or a researcher exploring Islamic FinTech, we invite you to connect with IU-CEIF.