KARACHI: The Lahore School of Economics (LSE) hosted its Eighth Annual Business Research Conference on “Managing Business in Pakistan: Resilience and Transformation” on 6th and 7th May 2026 at the Amjad Chaudhry Library, Main Campus. The two-day conference brought together academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Pakistan, with a particular focus on sustainability, digital transformation, finance, organizational change, and innovation.
The conference commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the opening address by Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Rector of the LSE. Dr Chaudhry highlighted the importance of resilience and transformation in Pakistan’s business environment amid global uncertainty, technological disruption, climate concerns, and changing economic realities. He emphasized the role of academic research in informing policy and guiding businesses toward sustainable and inclusive growth.
The first session on Day One focused on Sustainability and Green Finance, and was chaired by Sohail Zafar, Dean, Faculty of Business at the Lahore School of Economics. Researchers explored themes related to sustainability reporting, Islamic finance, corruption, and green economic transformation. Dr Arshad Hasan from the LSE examined the relationship between sustainability reporting, managerial ownership, and investor confidence. He highlighted how sustainability reporting affects investor confidence in Pakistan’s emerging market. Then, Dr Farhan Ahmed from NED University discussed institutional and regulatory readiness for a Riba-free Pakistan by 2027. Dr Jamshed Uppal from the Catholic University of America examined the economic impact of corruption on growth and investment, highlighting how different forms of corruption affect business sustainability and economic performance in Pakistan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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