KARACHI - Standard Chartered Pakistan has announced the appointment of Azhar Aslam as Head of Islamic Banking, says a press release. Azhar joins the Bank from Dubai Islamic Bank where he was Country Head, Corporate and Investment Banking. With more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry Azhar has worked in senior positions managing large local corporate, public sector and multinational entities. Mohsin Nathani, Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Pakistan said, We strongly believe that the future of the Islamic Banking industry in Pakistan is extremely promising. With a strong experience in Shariah-compliant banking products and services, I am confident that Azhar will build on our position in this expanding market.