Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO of The Bank of Punjab, is set to be a key speaker at the upcoming Pakistan Learning & Reading Festival (PLF ISB), held at Lok Virsa in Islamabad from November 25th to 27th.
The festival organizers are truly honored to welcome Mr. Masud, alongside Dr. Kamran Jahangir (Managing Director, National Book Foundation) and Mr. Kazim M. Saeed (Chairperson Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA & CEO, Pakistan Agriculture Coalition), for what promises to be an impactful gathering of minds.
Mr. Masud will be conducting a powerful and inspiring session focused on Youth Motivation and Mental Health. This meaningful conversation, titled “Resilience Courage and Mental Wellbeing: when disasters strike,” will delve into themes of strength, healing, and navigating life’s toughest moments. The session will be moderated by the bright young leader, Armughan Fayyaz.
In addition to his speaking engagement, the festival will proudly host the launch of his highly anticipated book, Survivor Seat 1C, published by Lightstone Publishers.
Attendees are encouraged to join PLF ISB from November 25th to 27th for this transformative experience and many more engaging sessions.
Event Details
- Organizers/Affiliations:
- Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Government of Pakistan
- National Book Foundation (NBF)
- The event is part of the 100th anniversary of the Pakistan Learning Festival.
- Festival Dates & Times: 25, 26, and 27, November 2025 | Time: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Festival Venue: Lok Virsa, Islamabad
- Admission: Free Entry for All
- Web/Social: pakistanlearningfestival.com, F PLFPAK, X PLF_PAK
Session Details
- Session on: Youth Motivation and Mental Health
- Title: Resilience Courage and Mental Wellbeing: when disasters strike
- Date: 27th November 2025
- Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Location: Lok Virsa, Islamabad
- Room: Museum Hall
Speakers and Moderator
- Zafar Masud: Author and President, Bank of Punjab. (Image shows him with a book titled “SPIN”).
- Dr. Kamran Jehangir: Managing Director, National Book Foundation.
- Kazim Saeed: Chairperson, ITA CEO, Pakistan Agricultural Coalition.
- Moderator – Armughan Fayyaz: A writer, speaker, and documentary filmmaker narrating stories to shape the future.