Meezan Bank achieves PCI DSS v4.0.1 security certification
MG News | July 27, 2026 at 02:42 PM GMT+05:00
July 27, 2026 (MLN): Meezan Bank has achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification following a comprehensive assessment conducted by Risk Associates, a globally recognized PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
The certification underscores the bank's commitment to
protecting cardholder data through robust security controls across its growing
digital and payment ecosystem.
It also shows Meezan Bank's continued adoption of
internationally recognized security standards to provide secure and reliable
banking services.
The PCI DSS Certificate of Compliance was presented by Risk
Associates Group Chairman Dr. Aftab Rizvi and Risk Associates Pakistan CEO and
Country Head Navaid Naqvi in the presence of Meezan Bank Chief Information
Security Officer Fahd Azam.
The ceremony was also attended by Risk Associates Head of
Business Development Kashif Ali, Meezan Bank Chief Risk Officer Syed Tariq
Hassan, and other senior officials from both organizations.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aftab Rizvi said the
certification reflects Meezan Bank's proactive approach to payment security and
regulatory compliance, adding that it sets a benchmark for strengthening
security and customer trust as Pakistan's financial sector continues to digitize.
Fahd Azam said the achievement reaffirms the bank's
commitment to maintaining high standards of payment security and data
protection.
He also acknowledged the support of the Risk Associates team
during the assessment process and said the bank would continue to strengthen
its cybersecurity framework.
Navaid Naqvi said the certification demonstrates Meezan
Bank's commitment to cybersecurity, governance, and customer data protection,
adding that aligning its security practices with international standards
further enhances trust in its digital banking services.
The bank said compliance with PCI DSS standards remains an
important step in protecting sensitive payment information and supporting the
overall security of Pakistan's financial sector.
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