With over 25 years of financial sector experience, including 20 years in Islamic finance across various business segments, Abdullah Ghaffar has played a significant role in initiating and expanding Islamic banking business with domestic and foreign financial institutions.

In addition to his academic and professional qualifications, including an MBA from IBA Karachi, a PGD in Islamic Finance and Takaful, and various certificates in Islamic Banking and Finance, Mr. Ghaffar’s professional experience includes positions at Pak Kuwait Investment Company, Standard Chartered Bank, United Bank Ltd, where he served as the SVP/Head of Islamic Banking and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Ltd, where he held the position of SEVP/Group Head CIBG.