QistBazaar raises PKR 500 million via privately placed Sukuk
Fintech platform QistBazaar secured a PKR 500 million private Sukuk, the first tranche of a planned series, to fund its Buy‑Now‑Pay‑Later and installment‑financing operations.
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QistBazaar, a Karachi‑based Buy‑Now‑Pay‑Later (BNPL) and installment‑financing platform, announced the successful placement of a privately placed Sukuk worth PKR 500 million. The issuance marks the inaugural tranche of a series of Sukuk the company intends to issue to support its rapid growth and product expansion.
## Funding Purpose and Strategy
The proceeds from the Sukuk will be used to enhance QistBazaar’s technology infrastructure, expand its merchant network, and increase working capital for consumer financing. The company highlighted that the Shariah‑compliant instrument aligns with its core Islamic finance principles and offers an alternative to conventional debt financing.
## Market Context
This move comes as Pakistan’s fintech sector gains momentum, with increasing consumer demand for digital credit solutions and a supportive regulatory environment for Islamic finance instruments. The private Sukuk market has seen heightened activity, providing issuers like QistBazaar with a cost‑effective funding avenue.
## Outlook
QistBazaar plans to issue additional Sukuk tranches in the coming months, aiming to raise further capital to sustain its expansion trajectory. The successful first tranche signals investor confidence in the company’s business model and the broader potential of Shariah‑compliant fintech solutions in Pakistan.