Ashfaque Ahmed Highlights Digital Transformation as Key to Scaling Islamic Banking at UNConference 26

Ashfaque Ahmed, Chief Officer of aik, highlighted the critical role of digital transformation in expanding the reach and impact of Islamic banking across Pakistan. Speaking at a panel during UNConference 2026, he shared his perspective on how technology can bridge the gap between traditional Shariah-compliant finance and the requirements of a modern, digital-first economy.

For Paklaunch’s flagship event, aik and BankIslami joined hands to promote the country’s tech ecosystem and enable collaborative growth. The two-day event in Islamabad gathered a wide group of founders, investors, and policymakers to discuss the growth of Pakistan’s startup landscape, with a specific focus on fintech, artificial intelligence, and digital investment trends.

During the discussions, Ashfaque addressed the practical necessity of modernizing financial infrastructure to improve how entrepreneurs and individuals interact with banking services. “The goal is to simplify the user experience so that ethical banking becomes a seamless part of the digital economy, effectively reaching underserved segments of the population,” he stated. He emphasized that making banking easy and accessible through modern technology is key to ensuring Shariah-compliant services are available to all.