The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Imran Ibrahim, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at the University of Lahore. He provided a deep insight into the structural causes of poverty in Pakistan and emphasized the need for evidence-based policy reforms.
The Ambassador of SDG-1 (no poverty) presented his strategic work.
The session concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Dr. Sajid Mahmood Shehzad, Vice Chancellor, who appreciated the thoughtful contributions of all speakers.
The session commenced with opening remarks by Dr. Muhammad Amir, who set the tone by highlighting the urgency of addressing poverty through collective action.