Lahore: Roma Sarwar successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis during an open defense organized by the Directorate of Advanced Studies & Research under the supervision of Dr. Alia Asmat. The defense was attended by a committee including Prof. Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt as the convener, and external examiners Dr. Saima Majeed from GCU Lahore and Dr. Masha Asad from Kinnaird College, alongside internal examiner Dr. Bushra Naz.

According to University of Central Punjab, the defense included a comprehensive question-and-answer session that highlighted the scholarly rigor, originality, and practical significance of Sarwar's research. The event reflected the institution’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting the advanced research of its candidates.