Namal University successfully hosted the Rural Economic Forum (REF) 2026, bringing together 100+ rural stakeholders, including farmers and local entrepreneurs, alongside representatives from financial institutions, corporate organizations, government bodies, rural policy institutions, academia, and development partners.

The Forum fostered networking and explored opportunities in rural finance, entrepreneurship, and investment to promote an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable rural economy.

Organized by the Department of Business Studies (DBS) in collaboration with the Nisar Aziz AgriTech Center (NAAC), REF 2026 reaffirmed Namal University's commitment to sustainable rural development.