Faculty members of University of Wah Business School, including Prof. Dr. Khurram Shahzad, Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences; Dr. Kamil Hussain, Assistant Professor; Dr. Sania Arif; and Ms. Asra Faheem, lecturers, participated in the international conference titled “From Poverty to Prosperity: Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth” organized by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) on 13 October 2026 in Islamabad.
The two-day conference brought together government leaders, international delegates, and development partners to explore sustainable solutions to poverty, strengthen livelihoods, and promote inclusive economic growth. The inaugural session was attended by Federal Ministers Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Mr. Attaullah Tarar, and Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi; Minister of State Ms. Wajiha Qamar; and BISP Chairperson Senator Ms. Rubina Khalid, among other dignitaries.
The participation provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on poverty alleviation, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment, demonstrating the University of Wah’s commitment to inclusive social and economic development through education, research, and collaboration.
