Economics Department UOK

15/09/2026

A heartfelt moment of appreciation at the Department of Economics! We were honored to host Mr. Azfar Ahmad and his family today, visiting in cherished memory of his late wife and our esteemed alumna, Ms. Riffat Sultana. We proudly presented Mr. Asfar Ahmad with a shield of honor to acknowledge and thank him for his extraordinary contributions to the department—including the establishment of a smart room, the beautiful renovation of the garden, and vital improvements to the water supply system. Thank you for your incredible support and generosity!"

05/09/2026

🎉 *DIAMOND JUBILEE – LOGO COMPETITION 2026* 🎉

The Department of Economics, University of Karachi, proudly celebrating *75 Years of Excellence*, is delighted to announce the *first event of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations the Logo Competition!* 💎

We invite our students, faculty members, and alumni to showcase their creativity by designing a logo intended to serve as the official and exclusive identity of the Department of Economics, University of Karachi. While it will be launched as part of the Department’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the design should represent the Department of Economics itself, not the 75th anniversary or Diamond Jubilee.

Therefore, participants should create a timeless departmental logo that reflects the Department’s identity, academic excellence, values, and vision, and can continue to be used beyond the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

🏆 *The winner will be announced at a special ceremony to be held at the Department of Economics, University of Karachi. The date of the ceremony will be announced later.*

📅 *Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026*

📝 *All entries must be submitted through the Google Form:*
Submit Your Logo Design Here⁠ 👇
https://forms.gle/KmvasQo5MXcj3Rrj9

✨ *Be Creative. Be Inspired. Leave Your Mark!*

*Be a part of history as we celebrate 75 remarkable years of the Department of Economics!*

05/09/2026

The Department of Economics, University of Karachi, sincerely appreciates the generous support of Ali Baba Office Dot Com and HA Power Engineering for sponsoring office furniture for the Department.

Such contributions play an important role in improving our departmental facilities and creating a more comfortable and conducive working environment for our faculty and staff.

We are truly grateful to both organizations for their valuable contribution and for extending their support to the Department of Economics.

We look forward to building and strengthening such meaningful partnerships between academia and the corporate sector in the future.

Thank you, Ali Baba Office Dot Com and HA Power Engineering, for your generous support and contribution!

19/08/2026

The Department of Economics, University of Karachi, in collaboration with the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Ihsan Trust, and Meezan Bank Limited, successfully organized an “Islamic Finance Session & Plantation Drive”

Dr. Imran Ashraf Usmani, President, Ihsan Trust, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Rummana Zaheer, Chairperson, Department of Economics. The Director ORIC then addressed the audience and highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration.

The Islamic Finance Session, “Your Future Starts Here: From Campus to Career,” was conducted by Mr. Muhammad Farhan-ul-Haq Usmani, EVP & Head of Shariah Audit, Meezan Bank Limited, who shared valuable insights into Islamic finance and career opportunities. Mr. Fayyaz-ur-Rehman Khan, General Manager, Ihsan Trust, also introduced the audience to the initiatives and contributions of Ihsan Trust.

The academic session was followed by Ihsan Trust’s first-ever Plantation Drive at the University of Karachi, with participation from representatives of the University, Meezan Bank, Ihsan Trust, faculty members, and students, reinforcing a shared commitment to environmental sustainability.

The entire session was moderated by Dr. Rabia Shakir, Department of Economics, who also delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the distinguished guests, collaborating organizations, faculty members, students, and everyone who contributed to the success of the event.

The program concluded with the presentation of commemorative shields to the distinguished guests and collaborators by the Director ORIC and Chairperson, Department of Economics, as a token of appreciation for their valuable support and contribution.

The successful event reflected the strong collaboration between academia and industry, combining Islamic financial education, career guidance, student engagement, and environmental responsibility.

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18/08/2026

13/08/2026

𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣’𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙢

The Department of Economics, University of Karachi, celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm, patriotic spirit, and national pride. Faculty members and students participated wholeheartedly in the celebrations, demonstrating their love and devotion to the country.

The department was filled with the colours and spirit of Pakistan as students and faculty came together to commemorate the nation’s independence and pay tribute to the sacrifices made for the creation of Pakistan. The celebration also provided an opportunity to promote the values of unity, responsibility, peace, and commitment to national progress among students.

The enthusiastic participation of faculty members and students made the occasion lively and memorable. The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, where certificates were presented to all participants in recognition of their enthusiastic participation and contributions to the celebration. This was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony, bringing the festivities to a joyful close.

The celebration ended with warm wishes for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of Pakistan, accompanied by the resounding spirit of 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗭𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱! 🇵🇰

11/08/2026

🇵🇰 Let’s Celebrate the Spirit of Pakistan! 🇵🇰

Get ready for a joyful celebration filled with patriotism, colours, happiness, and smiles as we come together to celebrate our beloved Pakistan!

🎉 Independence Day Celebration
📅 Thursday, 13th August 2026
📍 Venue: Lobby, Department of Economics
🏛️ University of Karachi

Come dressed in the colours of Pakistan and join us in celebrating the spirit of unity, freedom, and national pride! 💚🤍

Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰✨

06/06/2026

The Department of Economics is pleased to acknowledge the generous contribution of office furniture by Furniture City and TR Interiors. As part of their support for educational institutions and community development initiatives, the organizations donated a computer table and office chair for the faculty office.

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19/05/2026

*Visit of Dr. Foyasal Khan from the Dhaka, Bangladesh to the Department of Economics*

The Department of Economics had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Foyasal Khan during his recent visit to the department. Dr. Khan serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in Economics at South-East University and is also the CEO of Policy House in Dhaka,Bangladesh. During the visit, Dr. Khan met with the Chairperson Prof.Dr Rummana Zaheer and faculty members of the department. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for academic interaction, where both sides exchanged ideas and discussed contemporary economic issues and areas of mutual interest.

The discussions also focused on exploring possibilities for future research collaboration, academic partnerships, and joint initiatives aimed at promoting research and knowledge sharing in the field of economics.

The Department of Economics appreciates Dr. Foyasal Khan’s visit and looks forward to strengthening academic and research ties in the future.

09/05/2026

Students of BS Final Year Economics & Finance congratulate Prof. Dr. Rummana Zaheer