{"id":90472,"date":"2025-12-03T16:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/?p=90472"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:15:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:15:52","slug":"zlk-islamic-financial-services-inaugurates-numl-equity-lounge-to-promote-financial-literacy-and-stock-market-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/zlk-islamic-financial-services-inaugurates-numl-equity-lounge-to-promote-financial-literacy-and-stock-market-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"ZLK Islamic Financial Services inaugurates \u201cNUML Equity Lounge\u201d to promote financial literacy and stock market awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad<br \/>\nZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan\u2019s first and premier Shariah-compliant brokerage firm licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has officially launched the \u201cNUML Equity Lounge\u201d at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML). The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Major General Shahid Kiyani (R), Rector NUML; and Mr. Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman, ZLK Islamic Financial Services, who collectively inaugurated the equity lounge.<br \/>\nDeveloped in collaboration with the Department of Accounting &#038; Finance, NUML, powered by ZLK Islamic Financial Services, the NUML Equity Lounge is a landmark initiative aimed at advancing financial literacy and fostering deeper student engagement with Pakistan\u2019s capital markets. The facility provides access to real-time market data, analytical tools, research materials, and Shariah-compliant investment guidance, bridging the gap between academic theory and practical financial application.<br \/>\nDuring the ceremony, dignitaries emphasized the importance of equipping youth with the knowledge and skills needed to participate responsibly in Pakistan\u2019s stock market. They highlighted how initiatives like the NUML Equity Lounge play a crucial role in empowering students to understand ethical investing, risk management, and the dynamics of modern financial markets.<br \/>\nMr. Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman \u2013 ZLK Islamic Financial Services emphasized that while Pakistan\u2019s stock market presents strong long-term potential, the lack of financial literacy has historically limited youth engagement. This initiative aims to empower students with the knowledge and confidence to participate responsibly in the capital markets while adhering to Islamic financial principles.<br \/>\nLocated at Ibn-e-Rushd Block, NUML, the lounge provides easy access for students, including QR-enabled account opening support and direct interaction with financial professionals. The facility stands as a symbol of ZLK Islamic\u2019s commitment to nurturing the next generation of financially aware and ethically responsible investors.<br \/>\nZLK Islamic Financial Services continues to lead the way in shaping Pakistan\u2019s financial landscape by promoting Shariah-compliant investing, enhancing financial literacy, and strengthening the connection between academic institutions and capital markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad ZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan\u2019s first and premier Shariah-compliant brokerage firm licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has officially launched the \u201cNUML Equity Lounge\u201d at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML). The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Major General Shahid Kiyani &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":90480,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90472"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":90492,"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90472\/revisions\/90492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}