Wednesday, 30th September 2026

The Riphah School of Leadership (RSL), Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS), Al-Mizan Campus, successfully hosted an awareness session titled “Consumer Protection & Digital Safety: Empowering the Youth” in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The session aimed to enhance students’ understanding of important issues related to fair treatment of financial consumers, secure digital payments, and consumer rights in modern banking. The initiative provided students with practical insights into responsible participation in the evolving digital financial landscape.

Distinguished Speakers Share Valuable Insights

The session featured a distinguished lineup of speakers from the State Bank of Pakistan and NBP Staff College, Islamabad, who shared their expertise with the students:

• Mr. Ikram ul Haq, Assistant Vice President, NBP Staff College, Islamabad
• Mr. Javed Iqbal, Vice President, L&DD HRM Group, NBP Staff College, Islamabad
• Mr. Sakhawat Ali Khan, Financial Inclusion and Financial Services Department (FISU), State Bank of Pakistan
• Ms. Sarah Azariah, Financial Inclusion and Financial Services Department (FISU), State Bank of Pakistan
• Mr. Rahoon Nizami, Consumer Protection Department / CMU, State Bank of Pakistan
• Mr. Muneer Ahmad, Consumer Protection Department / CMU, State Bank of Pakistan
• Mr. Mohsin Zafar, Director, NBP Staff College

The speakers highlighted the vital role of young people in adopting safe digital payment practices, understanding their financial rights, and mitigating risks associated with digital financial services.

Empowering Youth Through Financial Awareness

The awareness session reflected the growing importance of financial and digital literacy among young people. Through discussions on consumer protection and digital safety, students were encouraged to develop greater awareness of their rights and responsibilities as users of financial services.

The event was organized by the newly appointed SBP Student Ambassadors from Riphah International University, providing them with an opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial awareness initiatives within the university community.

Support from Academic Leadership

The event was attended by the Dean of FMS, Head of Department (RSL-FMS), and faculty members, who supported and appreciated the initiative and its focus on equipping students with relevant knowledge for the digital financial environment.

In recognition of their efforts in organizing and facilitating the program, tokens of appreciation were presented to the student ambassadors.

Appreciation for the Speakers and Organizers

At the conclusion of the session, Focal Person Dr. Syed Danial Hashmi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the guest speakers, representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan and NBP Staff College, faculty members, attendees, and the dedicated student ambassadors for their contributions to the successful organization of the event.

The session underscored Riphah International University’s commitment to providing students with opportunities for practical learning and awareness on contemporary issues that directly affect their academic, professional, and everyday lives.