Bahawalpur (Khyber Mail): The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor, successfully hosted a One-Day International Symposium on Financial Independence for Women and Entrepreneurship following the celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. The symposium was jointly organized by the SDGs Collaboration Center, Fatima Jinnah Women Leadership Center, and the Directorate of Outreach, Communication, and Public Relations, and was chaired by Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and focal person for the celebrations of International Women’s Day 2025 at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

The symposium brought together scholars, industry experts, and researchers to discuss strategies for empowering women through financial independence, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. Dr. Mariam Abbas Soharwardi, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, and Additional Director, SDGs Collaboration Center (Focal Person), moderated the event, emphasizing its role in advancing women’s economic empowerment. Fatima Muzahir, Deputy Registrar, Directorate of Outreach, Communication, and Public Relation, highlighted the significance of International Women’s Day and upcoming events dedicated to women’s empowerment.

Keynote speakers included Prof. Dr. Murniati Mukhlisin from Tazkia University, Indonesia, who presented “Skinah Finance Goes to Pakistan,” discussing Islamic financial models for women’s economic empowerment. Dr. Nurul Ilyana Muhd Adnan from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia spoke on “Financial Independence of Women in Islam,” emphasizing Islamic finance in ensuring women’s financial security. Engr. Mahmut Ince from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, discussed “The Role of IT in Women’s Financial Independence,” exploring Fin-Tech and digital innovations in creating new economic opportunities for women.

The symposium was attended by Dr. Fatima Mazhar and Dr. Rukhsan Rasheed from Govt. Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, Prof. Dr. Salman Bin Neam, Director, SDGs Collaboration Center, Dr. Mah-e-Bushra, Information Management, Dr. Sheikh Safeena Sidiq, Director Women Healthcare Centre and Maternity Home, Dr. Khurshid Ahmad, Information Management, Dr. Maryam Iftikhar, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Mehnaz Ali Khan, Economics, along with a large number of faculty members and students of IUB, who attended the event both physically and online.

Concluding the event, Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti underscored the need for inclusive financial systems, entrepreneurship support, and digital transformation to foster women’s economic independence. The symposium served as a dynamic platform for thought leaders to exchange insights on enhancing women’s access to financial resources, entrepreneurship opportunities, and digital finance solutions, aligning with the global Sustainable Development Goals.

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