Meezan Bank, IBA Punjab ink deal

KARACHI: Meezan Bank and the Institute of Business Administration – University of the Punjab (IBA-PU) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to launch MBA in SME banking and entrepreneurship, a statement said on Tuesday.

The agreement aims at addressing the challenge of availability of qualified and trained human capital in these fields and also to bridge the gap among banks, academia and entrepreneurs, it added. Addressing the agreement signing ceremony, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Tariq Bajwa stressed that agriculture, low-cost housing and SME sector are the major contributors to the economic growth. He also appreciated the efforts of Meezan Bank and IBA-PU for the promotion of SMEs and entrepreneurship culture in the country.