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K-BIC Successfully Organizes Entrepreneurial Expo 3.0, 2026, at LCWU

Lahore, June 17, 2026: The Khadija-tul-Kubra Business Incubation Center (K-BIC), Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), successfully organized Entrepreneurial Expo 3.0, bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, industry leaders, and academia to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup excellence.

The event was graced by Ms. Nadia Seth (SI) CEO SMEDA as the Chief Guest. She appreciated the innovative projects displayed by the students and encouraged K-BIC to continue organizing such events to promote and showcase students' entrepreneurial ventures and creative business ideas.

Ms. Falahat Imran, President of the Women Chamber of Commerce, attended as the Guest of Honour. In her address, she emphasized the importance of empowering students to develop original business ideas while equipping them with practical skills and knowledge relevant to their chosen fields.

Prof. Dr Uzma Quraishi, Vice Chancellor, LCWU, applauded the efforts of Dr Faiza Iftikhar Director K-BIC and Her team for organising a successful event. She said such events are crucial in helping students prepare for their future enterpreneurial ventures. She also thanked the Chief Guest Ms Nadia Seth , Ms Falahat Imran and other Honourable guests, jurors and representatives of participating universities.

The Expo featured 63 startups from LCWU and also welcomed participation from other institutions, including:

University of Central Punjab (UCP)

Kinnaird College for Women

Government Graduate College Samanabad

Superior University

The event comprised three major segments:

Investor Connect Summit

Prototype Competition

Idea Competition

These segments provided participants with valuable opportunities to showcase innovative solutions, receive expert feedback, and connect with investors, industry experts, and other key stakeholders.

Entrepreneurial Expo 3.0 served as a dynamic platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth among young innovators, reinforcing K-BIC's commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

LCWU Faculty Certified as QPR Su***de Prevention Trainers

In a significant step toward strengthening student mental health support, Prof. Dr. Amina Muazzam (PhD Clinical Psychology), Dr. Maryam Gul (PhD Clinical Psychology), and Ms. Zunaira Shabbir (MS Clinical Psychology) from the Department of Applied Psychology, LCWU, successfully completed the internationally recognized QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Su***de Prevention Train-the-Trainer Program and earned certification as QPR Su***de Prevention Trainers.

This highly specialized training, offered to a select group of approximately 30 professionals , equips participants with evidence-based skills to recognize warning signs of su***de, intervene effectively, and facilitate timely referrals for professional support.

The training was conducted by Prof. Dr. Nazish Imran and Prof. Dr. Ali Madeeh Hashmi, while Prof. Dr. Ayesha Rasheed, Executive Director, Punjab Institute of Mental Health (PIMH), appreciated the participants’ commitment to advancing mental health and su***de prevention efforts.

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LCWU Faculty Certified as QPR Su***de Prevention Trainers

In a significant step toward strengthening student mental health support, Prof. Dr. Amina Muazzam (PhD Clinical Psychology), Dr. Maryam Gul (PhD Clinical Psychology), and Ms. Zunaira Shabbir (MS Clinical Psychology) from the Department of Applied Psychology, LCWU, successfully completed the internationally recognized QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Su***de Prevention Train-the-Trainer Program and earned certification as QPR Su***de Prevention Trainers.

This highly specialized training, offered to a select group of approximately 30 professionals , equips participants with evidence-based skills to recognize warning signs of su***de, intervene effectively, and facilitate timely referrals for professional support.

The training was conducted by Prof. Dr. Nazish Imran and Prof. Dr. Ali Madeeh Hashmi, while Prof. Dr. Ayesha Rasheed, Executive Director, Punjab Institute of Mental Health (PIMH), appreciated the participants’ commitment to advancing mental health and su***de prevention efforts.

Representing Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore, Dr. Arham Shabbir, Dr. Samia Nasreen, Dr. Ayesha Khalil, and Dr. Ibtasam Thakur participated in a ceremony organized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. During the ceremony, they were awarded Appreciation Certificates by the Chairman, HEC, in recognition of their contributions as distinguished Pakistani researchers and scientists.
The Chairman of HEC congratulated the distinguished researchers and scientists on this remarkable achievement, which reflects the growing strength of Pakistan’s research ecosystem and the dedication of the academic community.