By Rafiq Vayani
KARACHI: The International Business Forum (IBF), under the leadership of its Founder and Chairman Mr. Ali Arsh Khan, successfully organized the Pakistan Business Leaders Summit 2026 at Marine Venues, DHA Karachi. The prestigious event brought together a distinguished gathering of government officials, ministers, secretaries, bureaucrats, business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and members of the corporate sector. The summit provided an important platform for meaningful discussions on economic development, investment opportunities, entrepreneurship, and public-private sector collaboration. On behalf of the IBF management, Mr. Ali Arsh Khan extended heartfelt appreciation to the Honorable Governor of Sindh Mr. Syed Nehal Hashmi, Sector Commander Brig. Yaqoob Awan, Director General MOFA Mr. Irfan Soomro, Assistant Director ISPR Lt. Col. Kamran, Chairman Public Accounts Committee Sindh Mr. Nisar Khuhro, and Mr. Fahad Shafiq, Focal Person of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, for their valuable support and participation.
Mr. Ali Arsh Khan also thanked the distinguished panelists, including Mr. Mian Zahid Hussain, Mr. Rehan Hanif, Mr. Junaid Naqi Allahwala, Prof. Dr. Huma Baqai, Ms. Ashifa Paracha, Ms. Sanam Pathan, and Ms. Azra Maqsood, for sharing their expertise and insights with participants. Special appreciation was extended to Host A.K. Memon, Moderator Ms. Irum Fawad, Head of PR & Protocol Mr. Zulfiqar Halepoto, Women Chapter Coordinator Ms. Saman Khan, Media Coordinators Mr. Syed Muhammad Emaduddin Nizami and Mr. Mubashir Hassan Khan, the organizing committee members, and the entire IBF management team for their dedication and hard work in making the summit a remarkable success. Gratitude was also conveyed to media partners including SeenProfit, Runway Pakistan, Startup Pakistan, RISE Pakistan, and DIGI Marvixx Digitalise AI Agency, as well as sponsors The Arkadians, Fecto Group, and AJ Kings Farmhouse & Builder for their valuable support.