Inside Pakistan’s First Retail Banking Conference
Held in April 2025, Pakistan’s inaugural Retail Banking Conference brought together industry leaders to explore the sector’s defining challenges — from digital disruption to inclusion gaps. In this piece, panelists share what it means to truly create progress in retail banking.
Khawaja Iqbal Hassan on the Essence of Effective Leadership
Khawaja Iqbal Hassan, Sitara-e-Imtiaz recipient and senior corporate leader on boards including Lucky Cement, speaks with VCast on leadership qualities, temperament and the evolution of modern leadership.
Dr. Ishrat Husain's book - The Economy of Modern Sindh
“Work means nothing without passion. If you don’t have passion, life becomes distress,” says Dr. Ishrat Husain, reflecting on his journey from being Governor, State Bank of Pakistan to Dean, IBA Karachi. In this interview, he discusses the process and key insights behind his book The Economy of Modern Sindh.