Islamabad: Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Vice Chancellor of the University of Haripur, participated in a two-day national conference focused on the intersection of Allama Iqbal's philosophy and sustainable economic development. The event, titled "Iqbal's Thought and Sustainable Economic Development: Khudi, Self-Reliance and the Contemporary World," took place in Islamabad from November 4 to 5, 2026.

According to The University of Haripur, the conference was held in collaboration with Women University Mardan and supported by the National Language Promotion Department. It was part of the commemorations marking the 150th birth anniversary of the philosopher and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The event drew academic leaders, policymakers, researchers, and scholars from across the nation, including Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, and Prof. Dr. Nadeem Sheikh, Vice Chancellor of the University of Mianwali.

The conference served as a platform for discussing Iqbal's philosophy of Khudi, self-reliance, and intellectual independence, along with their implications for sustainable economic development. Participants examined the role of higher education institutions in promoting research, innovation, and human resource development while addressing socioeconomic challenges in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Vice Chancellor's participation underscored the University of Haripur's dedication to academic engagement, fostering inter-university collaboration, and contributing to national discussions on higher education and sustainable development.