Islamabad: ADFIMI-WB-ZTBL arranged a two days Regional Seminar on “Financial Inclusion Strategies in South Asia: Methodology & Perspectives”. The seminar was opened on 28th March 2017 at Marriott Hotel Islamabad. First day of event was attended by dignitaries, participants from South Asia and guests from Institutions. The forum was addressed by ADFIMI Secretary General Mr. Nuri Birtek, President ZTBL, Syed Talat Mahmood, Head World Bank Global Islamic Finance Development Centre – Prof. Dr. Zamir Iqbal and former ADFIMI Secretary General- Mr. Rashid. The event was also attended by honorable Board Members of ZTBL, Mr. Mazhar Hussain, Senior Researcher – SESRIC and Prof. Dr. Zamir Iqbal gave overview on “Sustainable Development Goals and Financial Inclusion”. Mr. Sarmad Shaikh from World Bank elaborated significance of Financial Inclusion. Mementoes were presented to speakers and guests of the seminar by Mr. Nuri Birtek & Syed Talat Mahmood. The seminar will continue for another day and it is expected that meaningful recommendations are drawn from this seminar.