Ms. Shehnaz Wazir Ali, President of SZABIST, represented the university as a panelist at the SDPI International Sustainable Development Conference 2025 in the session on “Circular Economy and Net Zero Emissions.”

She highlighted that a fair transition to sustainability requires empowering marginalized and informal-sector workers. Inclusion in green value chains, skill development, and innovative practices can reduce environmental impact and increase economic participation. These measures also boost productivity and contribute to national growth.

The SZABIST delegation included Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan, Head of Campus, and Prof. Dr. Shazia Akhtar, Head of Management Sciences. SDG Focal Persons Dr. Ayesha Noor and Ms. Saba Butt joined the panel, strengthening links between academia, policy, and industry.

Key strategies discussed included:
✅ Building capacities of local communities and knowledge workers
✅ Encouraging green entrepreneurship
✅ Adopting circular business models for sustainable outcomes

Through active engagement in conferences and policy discussions, SZABIST continues to support sustainable development, inclusive growth, and practical research.