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title: "BankIslami launches Pakistan's first Shariah-compliant merchant app"
description: "Most outlets highlighted the launch of aikTijarat as Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant merchant app by BankIslami. Daily Pakistan described it as bringing a \"new chapter\" to digital banking for merchants, while ProPakistani emphasized the app's segregation of merchants and businesses. Both focused on the app’s compliance with Shariah principles, though Daily Pakistan added context about the broader shift in digital banking."
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# BankIslami launches Pakistan's first Shariah-compliant merchant app

business · updated 9 Sep 2026, 9:40 PM PKT · 9 Sep 2026 · 2 articles from 2 outlets

**HarZaviya summary** — how 2 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts:

> Most outlets highlighted the launch of aikTijarat as Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant merchant app by BankIslami. Daily Pakistan described it as bringing a "new chapter" to digital banking for merchants, while ProPakistani emphasized the app's segregation of merchants and businesses. Both focused on the app’s compliance with Shariah principles, though Daily Pakistan added context about the broader shift in digital banking.

## Same story from 2 outlets

Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source.

- **ProPakistani** — [aik by BankIslami Launches aikTijarat, Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Merchant App](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/09/aik-by-bankislami-launches-aiktijarat-pakistans-first-shariah-compliant-merchant-app/) · 9 Sep 2026, 9:40 PM PKT
  > aik by BankIslami, has launched aikTijarat, the country’s first Shariah-compliant merchant and business app. The dedicated app segregates merchants and… Read More
- **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [aikTijarat by BankIslami brings First Shariah-Compliant Merchant App to Pakistan](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/09-Sep-2026/aiktijarat-by-bankislami-brings-first-shariah-compliant-merchant-app-to-pakistan) · 9 Sep 2026, 6:32 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing
  > KARACHI – Digital banking for merchants is taking a new turn in Pakistan with the launch of aikTijarat as BankIslami brings Shariah-compliant merchant services into a simple digital experienc, opening a new chapter for businesses looking for smarter, easier and faith-aligned financial solutions. The dedicated app segregates merchants and businesses from the consumer ecosystem, giving […]

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- [BankIslami launches Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant open banking platform](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5310-aik-by-bankislami-launches-pakistan-s-first-ever-shariah) · 29 Aug 2026 · 2 outlets · 78% related

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