LAHORE: (Thursday, December 7, 2023): Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance (HCBF) organized 8th International Conference on Banking, Insurance & Business Management (CBIBM-23) on Thursday at its premises. On this occasion, Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission Prof Dr Shahid Munir, PU Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Abdullah Khan Durrani, Dean Faculty of Commerce Prof Dr Mubbsher Munawar Khan, HCBF Principal Dr Ahmed Muneeb Mehta, educationist, researchers, faculty members and a large number of students were present. In his address, Dr Shahid Munir appreciated the efforts of Dr Ahmed Muneeb Mehta and his team for organizing such a conference. He said that organizing such events is important to promote the culture of research in the country. He emphasized on research work in universities according to the requirements of modern times. Prof Dr Abdullah Khan Durrani said that the students of PU HCBF can play a role in the improvement of the country's economy. He said that such conferences give young scholars an opportunity to learn from the ideas and experiences of experts. Principal HCBF Dr Ahmed Muneeb Mehta welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of research papers. He said that the purpose of organizing the conference is to highlight awareness for research among young students. He informed the participants about the newly started programs and new academic block in the college. He appreciated the hard work of his teachers, staff and students day and night for organizing the conference.