Young Islamic Banking Professional session was conducted by State Bank of Pakistan

Young Islamic Banking Professional session was conducted by State Bank of Pakistan, Sialkot office for the students and faculty of University of Sialkot. Mr. Nisar Ahmed, Senior Deputy Chief Manager, SBP Sialkot led the delegation of SBP Sialkot along with Mr. Safian Taseer, Assistant Director and Gullam Muhy Ul Deen officer. Opening remarks were given by Dr. Athar Azim, Dean, Faculty of Management and Administrative Sciences. Dr. Kausar Abbas, Director BASR, shared the message of competent authority that Islamic banking and finance hold significant importance for individuals and economies worldwide due to their unique principles, ethical framework, and distinct features. The increasing global recognition and adoption of Islamic finance reflect its growing importance in shaping a more inclusive, ethical, and stable financial ecosystem.

The guest speaker Mr. Aqeel Akhtar from Bank Alfalah Islamic delivered keynote address while highlighting the importance of Islamic finance such as, ethical principles, risk-sharing and asset-backed transactions, and wealth distribution and equity. Faculty members and 170 participants attended the session. The students took keen interest in the session.