State Bank of Pakistan is using multi-pronged strategy to ensure adequate supply of Shariah scholars in the country; Not only NIBAF is conducting targeted customised programs for Shariah scholars but Centres of Excellence in Islamic Finance Education have also been specifically mandated to develop customised programs for Shariah scholars.
*  *  *  Introduction The conclusions at the recent European council regarding the implementation of the Lisbon agenda in EU countries have been both encouraging. While some modest progress has been made in the first years, the pace of reform needs to be very significantly stepped up if the targets are to be achieved.