Karachi (GNP): BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banking institutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Resecurity, a US-based cybersecurity and intelligence company, to reinforce its digital security framework and deliver a safer banking experience for customers in line with Shariah principles.
Under the arrangement, Resecurity will provide BankIslami with its Digital Risk Monitoring (DRM) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) services, giving the bank’s security teams real-time visibility into external threats, dark web activity, data exposure risks, and adversarial activity. The goal is to enable the bank to detect and neutralize threats before they can affect its operations or customers, strengthening its ability to safeguard sensitive customer data across digital channels.
The signing ceremony was held at BankIslami’s head office in Karachi, with senior representatives from both organizations in attendance. From BankIslami, these included Saadia Yasin, officiating Chief Information Security Officer, and Sajjad Qureshi, Chief Risk Officer. Resecurity was represented by Muhammad Bilal, Vice President of Operations, and Burhan Sheikh, Adviser.
BankIslami CEO and President Rizwan Ata said protecting customers’ trust is the bank’s foremost obligation, and that the collaboration with Resecurity reflects the institution’s commitment to aligning with global best practices and providing a dependable, secure banking environment.
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The partnership fits into BankIslami’s wider digital transformation agenda, which is anchored in innovation, operational discipline, and responsible growth. As a leading player in Pakistan’s Islamic financial sector, the bank says it remains focused on offering secure, customer-first solutions and building confidence in the country’s rapidly developing digital economy.
BankIslami Pakistan Limited, a subsidiary of JS Bank, operates one of the largest Islamic commercial banking networks in Pakistan, with over 550 branches nation-wide. As the first Islamic commercial bank to receive a banking license under the Islamic Banking Policy of 2003, BankIslami is a pioneer in Shariah-compliant retail, investment, and trade finance solutions. As part of the JS Group, BankIslami continues to lead innovation and inclusivity in Islamic banking.
