Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU), Peshawar signed an MoU with Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI). The invitation for collaboration with SBBWU was well received by Mr. Muhammad Iqbal, Acting President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry. It was Mr. Iqbal who with his dynamic leadership materialized the long awaited MoU with SBBWU.

The MoU signing ceremony was organized in Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry where Executive members of Chamber witnessed the MoU signing ceremony. The agreement was signed by Mr.Muhammad Iqbal , Acting President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Vice Chancellor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar. 

On the occasion Mr. Muhammad Iqbal asserted, “University-industry linkages are of paramount importance for the socio-economic development and the partnership established with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar will surely yield positive results." Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana while expressing her views mentioned “With this linkage, strenuous efforts will be made to attain the knowledge economy. MoU will open new avenues of growth and opportunities for our faculty and students and it will certainly contribute to the economy of Pakistan." Prof. Sultana also lauded the efforts of Mr. Iqbal and said "Steps taken by Mr. Iqbal for the establishment of linkage with SBBWU are commendable."