Ibtisam Babar, the Head of Zindigi Prize, has been honored with the prestigious “Future Leader of the Year” award at the 27th ITCN Asia conference held in Karachi.
The award, presented during South Asia’s largest technology and digital exhibition, recognizes Ibtisam Babar’s visionary leadership and exceptional contributions to fostering financial inclusion, digital innovation, and youth empowerment in Pakistan.
Leadership and Impact:
In her role leading the Zindigi Prize, an initiative by JS Bank, Ibtisam Babar has been instrumental in creating a platform that mentors, funds, and scales fintech startups and innovative solutions aimed at solving critical socio-economic challenges. Under her guidance, the program has emerged as a significant catalyst for entrepreneurship and digital financial services in the country.
The award underscores the growing recognition of the critical role that fintech and innovative leadership play in driving Pakistan’s digital transformation and economic development.
About the Zindigi Prize:
The Zindigi Prize is a flagship initiative designed to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs. It provides a comprehensive ecosystem of mentorship, seed funding, and industry access to startups, with a focus on promoting financial literacy, accessibility, and the development of home-grown technological solutions.
This accolade at ITCN Asia, a premier tech event, highlights Ibtisam Babar’s work as a benchmark for impactful leadership in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
