Islamabad – May 25, 2026: MCB Islamic Bank has successfully achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification, reinforcing its commitment to securing cardholder data and meeting international cybersecurity standards.
The certification was awarded by Risk Associates, a globally recognised PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), following an independent assessment of MCB Islamic Bank’s cardholder data environment and payment infrastructure.
The PCI DSS Certificate of Compliance was formally presented by Kashif Hassan (Managing Director of Risk Associates) along with Mr. Navaid Naqvi (Executive Director of Risk Associates), to the senior leadership of MCB Islamic Bank.
Kashif Hassan, Managing Director of Risk Associates, added: “MCB Islamic Bank has shown a strong commitment to protecting their customer’s sensitive financial information. This certification is a clear reflection of their security maturity and dedication to global best practices.”
Commenting on the achievement, Asif Iqbal, CISO of MCB Islamic Bank, said: “We are proud to have achieved this certification, which reflects MCB Islamic’s continued focus on strengthening digital trust and security across our operations. This milestone reinforces our bank’s commitment to global best practices in cybersecurity and our responsibility to protect the confidence our customers place in us every day.”
The ceremony brought together senior leadership and representatives from both organisations, including Mr. Asif Iqbal, CISO and Mr. Abrar Aleem, CIO of MCB Islamic Bank, to celebrate the achievement of PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification.
This achievement further strengthens MCB Islamic Bank’s commitment to delivering secure and trusted digital banking services across Pakistan
