15.04.2013 - Pakistan’s Islamic bank Meezan keen on setting up branch in India
Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, Meezan Bank Ltd, said it was looking for opportunities to set up an Islamic bank in India. “India and Pakistan have cross-cultural similarities and we think there is immense potential for Islamic banking here. We have been discussing this internally and if regulatory hurdles are cleared, we may set up a branch here,” Muhammad Raza, Executive Vice-President and Head-Consumer Banking, Meezan Bank, said. Raza said his bank was also looking to open branches in Malaysia and the UK, among others...............................................Full Article: Source
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