Day 2: Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri present shields to panelists at 8th WIEFC 2025

A proud moment at the 8th WIEFC 2025 as Deputy Chairman BOG Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri presented shields to Sheikh Shabbir Hassan Maisami Member of Shariah Advisory Committee, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) & Founder and Chairman, Al-Sadiq (a.s) Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance and Takaful, Pakistan, and Muhammad Murtaza Khokhar CEO, Rural Community Development Programme RCDP), Pakistan. Their contributions to Islamic finance and their invaluable insights are truly commendable.

WIEFC 2025: Honoring Panelists for Contributions to Islamic Finance

Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, Deputy Chairman BOG, along with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sajid Mehmood Shahzad and Registrar Dr. Khurram Shahzad, led a moment of appreciation at the 8th WIEFC 2025 by presenting shields to the esteemed panelists for their valuable contributions during the Fourth Panel Discussion. The panel included:

Dr. Abdus Sattar Abbasi (COMSATS University Lahore)

Dr. Lukman Raimi (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)

Dr. Rasool Khansari (Karafarin Bank, Iran)

Dr. Mohd Fauzi Abu-Hussin (University of Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)

Dr. Muhammad Abubakar Siddique (IIIE, IIUI, Pakistan)

Prof. Dr. Imam Uddin (IoBM, Karachi, Pakistan)

Their insights on bridging the gap between theory and practice in Islamic finance left a lasting impact.

WIEFC 2025: Celebrating Outstanding Research in Islamic Economics and Finance

Authors were recognized with cash prizes and shields, presented by Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, along with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sajid Mehmood Shahazad and Registrar Dr. Khurram Shahzad, during the 8th World Islamic Economics and Finance Conference.

1st Best Paper Award

Title: Bay’ al-Salam as an Alternative to Agriculture Subsidies: A Conceptual Paper
Author: Dr. Mohd Hairul Azrin Haji Besar

2nd Best Paper Award

Title: The Role of Islamic Finance in Enhancing Fiscal Space and Debt Sustainability: Evidence from D8 Countries with a Moderating Role of Institutional Quality
Author: Ms. Ayesha Sarwat

3rd Best Paper Award

Title: FAWZ: A Shariah-Compliant Benchmark for Profit Calculation Replacing Interest Rate
Author: Dr. Fawzi Gherfal
Congratulations to these brilliant minds for their invaluable contributions to Islamic economics and finance!

WIEFC 2025: Honoring International Speakers for Their Valuable Contributions

Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi Ud Din Qadri, Deputy Chairman (BOG) of MUL, and Prof. Dr. Sajid Mehmood Shahzad, Vice Chancellor of MUL, along with the Conference Secretariat team of the 8th World Islamic Economics and Finance Conference, presented Shields of Appreciation to all International Speakers in recognition of their valuable contributions to the successful conference. Their insights and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the discussions and ensuring the success of this global event.

WIEFC 2025: Global Scholars Unite for Advancing Islamic Economics and Finance

Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors at Minhaj University Lahore, had a group photo with esteemed guests from 15 countries at the World Islamic Economics and Finance Conference (WIEFC 2025). These distinguished individuals include renowned scholars, educators, and experts in Islamic economics and finance. Their groundbreaking research and valuable contributions have been instrumental in making WIEFC 2025 a resounding success.