Wednesday, 7th October 2026

At the Riphah School of Business and Management (RSBM), we firmly believe in bridging the vital gap between academic learning and real-world industry exposure. In line with this vision, RSBM successfully hosted an engaging and insightful guest speaker session on October 7, 2026, at the Gulberg Campus, Lahore, under World Investor Week 2026, focusing on the theme "Smart Investment in Commodities."

Event Overview & Purpose:

The primary purpose of this session was to equip business and finance students with practical knowledge regarding modern financial markets, commodity trading dynamics, and smart investment strategies. By bringing seasoned financial experts directly to the campus, RSBM aims to transform theoretical classroom teachings into actionable industry insights, helping students understand market trends, risk management, and wealth creation.

Esteemed Guest Speakers:

We extend our sincere gratitude to our distinguished guest speakers who shared their invaluable expertise and years of hands-on industry experience with our students:

• M. Ahsin Razzaqi (Branch Manager, PMEX Lahore)
• Syed Asad Raza (Manager II, PMEX Lahore)
• Khaleeq ur Rehman (Branch Manager, Floret Capitals, Gulberg)

Key Takeaways and Impact:

During the interactive session, the speakers walked students through the intricacies of the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), commodity futures, and sound investment planning. Such high-caliber engagements play a crucial role in expanding students' professional horizons, connecting core financial concepts with live market realities, and inspiring the next generation of business leaders and financial analysts.

RSBM remains steadfast in its commitment to organizing transformative learning experiences that empower students to excel in the competitive corporate and financial sectors.