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The initiative<br \/>\nunderscores aik\u2019s mission to promote Shariah-compliant banking and accelerate the adoption of secure<br \/>\ndigital payments nationwide.<br \/>\nThis initiative aims to promote the adoption of digital payments with aik QR\u2014a fast, secure, and<br \/>\nShariah-compliant solution that empowers merchants and customers to embrace a cashless, interest-<br \/>\nfree lifestyle. Throughout the campaign, local merchants will receive seamless, convenient digital<br \/>\nbanking services that fully align with Shariah-compliant banking principles.<br \/>\n\u201cThis drive is about digitizing everyday commerce\u2014right where local entrepreneurs serve their<br \/>\ncustomers,\u201d said Ashfaque Ahmed, Chief Officer of aik. \u201cWith this QR payment feature, merchants can<br \/>\naccept secure digital payments in seconds, while customers enjoy a Shariah-compliant and cashless<br \/>\nexperience that aligns with Pakistan\u2019s national vision\u201d.<br \/>\nTo support this initiative and enhance customer acceptance, aik QR payments will offer 50% cashback<br \/>\nfor aik and BankIslami customers and 30% cashback for customers of other banks on payments (terms<br \/>\nand conditions applied).<br \/>\nThis activation reflects aik and BankIslami\u2019s unwavering commitment to financial inclusion and Shariah-<br \/>\ncompliant innovation\u2014advancing digital payment adoption while strengthening the brand\u2019s presence<br \/>\nwithin Karachi\u2019s vibrant retail and dining community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In line with the Go Cashless Economy Drive led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the State Bank of Pakistan, aik by BankIslami is launching a focused activation campaign at &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/wattech.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/aik-by-bankislami-empowers-local-merchants-with-a-shariah-compliant-qr-payments-service\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[400],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.8 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In line with the Go Cashless Economy Drive led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the State Bank of Pakistan, aik by BankIslami is launching a focused activation campaign at Creek Walk Food Street in Karachi from November 7 to 16, 2025. 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