Pakistan looks to Malaysia's success in Islamic banking: Habib Bank CEO

Islamic finance preferred by customers 'is not just a government initiative'

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In Pakistan, many customers prefer Islamic banking services, Muhammad Nassir Salim, president and CEO of Habib Bank, said in an interview with Nikkei Asia. (Photo by Sohail Shahzad)

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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's transition to Islamic banking will head in a similar direction to that of Malaysia's, and the shift will be well supported by banks and customers, Muhammad Nassir Salim, president and CEO of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), said in a recent interview with Nikkei Asia.

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