The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), through its College of Business Management (CBM) and Center for Islamic Business & Finance (CIBF), organized a Digital Banking Awareness Session in collaboration with Mashreq Pakistan on October 13, 2026. Ahead of the session, the management team of Mashreq Pakistan met with IoBM President Mr. Talib S. Karim to discuss areas of engagement between the institution and the banking industry.
Mr. Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad, CEO of Mashreq Pakistan, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the evolution of digital banking, its role in expanding access to financial services, and the opportunities created by technological advancements in Pakistan’s banking sector.
The program also featured a panel discussion and a NEO Experience session, moderated by Dr. Amna Asim Khan. The panelists were: Mr. Shahzad Khokhar, Head of Islamic Banking, Mashreq Pakistan; Mr. Aamir Hameed, Country Product Owner, NEO Products & CVP, Mashreq Pakistan; Syed Jaffar Abbas Shirazi, Head of Neo Biz, Mashreq Pakistan; and
Ms. Hina Jandail, Head of Process Governance & Operational Risk, Mashreq Pakistan. The discussion introduced students to digital banking solutions, customer-focused financial services, and emerging trends in the banking industry.
Dr. Ali Faisal served as the Master of Ceremony. The session concluded with the presentation of a commemorative shield by IoBM Rector Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro. The session provided students with an opportunity to engage with industry professionals and gain practical insights into digital banking and Islamic finance. Through such initiatives, IoBM continues to strengthen industry-academia engagement and connect academic learning with developments in the financial services sector.
