Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

The Riphah Centre for Islamic Business (RCIB), Faculty of Management Sciences, Riphah International University, signed a MoU with ZLK Islamic Financial Services (ZLKIFS) to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry and promote excellence in the field of Islamic finance.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman of ZLK Islamic Financial Services, along with Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad Khan, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Business Development Executive of ZLK Islamic Financial Services. The agreement was formally signed by Mr. Zahid Latif Khan and Prof. Dr. Khurram Shahzad, Chairman of the Riphah Centre for Islamic Business (RCIB), in the presence of Dr. Syed Hassan Jamil and Dr. Syed Danial Shah Hashmi.

The partnership reflects a shared vision of advancing Islamic finance through meaningful collaboration in education, research, professional development, and industry engagement. Under the agreement, both institutions will work together to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaborative research initiatives, seminars, workshops, internships, and training opportunities for students and professionals.

The MoU marks a significant milestone in RCIB's ongoing efforts to build strategic partnerships with leading industry stakeholders. Through this collaboration, Riphah International University aims to enhance experiential learning opportunities, foster innovation, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Islamic finance ecosystem in Pakistan and beyond.

The event concluded with a commitment from both organizations to work closely toward achieving their shared objectives and creating meaningful opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of Islamic business and finance.