Today (On July 20th), We had the privilege of representing The University of Faisalabad in a productive meeting with the leadership of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Faisalabad Region.
The meeting was graciously hosted by Ms. Fouzia Aslam (Chief Manager), along with Mr. Ahmad Bilal Arif (Deputy Chief Manager) and Ms. Bakhtawar Abbas (Assistant Chief Manager).
Representing The University of Faisalabad were:
Omer Farooq Qureshi – Head, Corporate Linkages & Placement Bureau
Ms. Fiza Asif – Assistant Manager, Corporate Linkages
Ms. Malaika Mohay U Din Mahay U Din – Assistant Manager, Operations
Mr. Usama Zaka – Management Trainee Officer
The discussion focused on exploring collaborative opportunities between academia and industry, particularly the executive training programs offered through the Centre of Executive Learning (CEL) at The University of Faisalabad. We also exchanged views on SBP's initiatives for the development of SMEs, capacity building, and potential avenues for future collaboration aimed at strengthening industry-academia partnerships.
We sincerely appreciate the warm hospitality and valuable perspectives shared by the SBP team. We look forward to building meaningful collaborations that contribute to professional development, organizational excellence, and sustainable economic growth.