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IBA Karachi Organized the 4th Annual International Conference on “Rethinking Economics”

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IBA proudly hosted the 4th Annual International Conference on “Rethinking Economics”, which was organized in collaboration with IBA’s School of Economics and Social Sciences (IBA-SESS) and the Center for Business & Economic Research (IBA-CBER). In his opening remarks, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, expressed gratitude and welcomed the participants to the conference. … Read more

UNDP, JS Bank and IBA join hands to finance Climate-resilient SMEs

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KARACHI: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with IBA’s Center for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED) and JS bank conducted the finale of the SDGs Innovative Financing Challenge Cup to promote sustainable and climate-resilient businesses in Pakistan.

In line with the United Nations Day of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (UN MSMEs Day), the initiative also underscored UNDP, JS Bank, and IBA’s commitment to supporting MMEs in Pakistan.

This first-of-its-kind initiative, the SDGs Innovative Financing Challenge Cup aims to pioneer a unique blended financing approach combining a public-private partnership to identify and support climate-resilient projects tackling social and environmental challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The SDGs Innovative Financing Challenge Cup attracted over 200 applications across the country. Through a rigorous selection process, 30 SMEs and projects were shortlisted, and participated in capacity-building workshops.

This workshop equipped participants with valuable skills in areas like product design, financial planning, and marketability and SDGs related blended financing.

Following the workshop, the competition intensified as the 30 projects were further narrowed down to the top 10 finalists.

The event finale culminated in the announcement of the winning projects, chosen by a panel of evaluators from UNDP Pakistan, JS Bank, and IBA.

The top four SME’s & Projects received a unique blend of financial support – a combination of grants from UNDP Pakistan followed by financing from JS Bank to propel their impactful solutions forward.

The event welcomed a diverse audience of over 350 attendees, including students from IBA and other universities, vocational training institutes, startups, along with representatives from IBACED, JS Bank, UNDP Pakistan and Business Incubation Centers (BICs)

Ammara Durrani, Assistant Resident Representative, Development Policy Unit, UNDP Pakistan, said, “This initiative marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time that such blended financing is being offered”.

Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz, Director CED welcomed the guests and participants and briefed about the project and shared that “the collaboration between UNDP, JS Bank, and IBA CED to organize an SDGs Innovative Finance Challenge Cup, aimed at encouraging entrepreneurs with SDG-aligned projects to pitch their innovative solutions”.

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IBA’s BSCS program receives top category accreditation

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KARACHI: The BS Computer Science (BSCS) program at the School of Mathematics and Computer Science (SMCS) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) has been awarded the top ‘W’ category accreditation by the National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 batches.

Earlier this year, the NCEAC inspection team visited the institute to assess the program standards and conducted a thorough examination of the facilities.

The meeting was attended by Dr S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director IBA; Dr Shakeel Khoja, Dean SMCS; Dr Shahid Hussain, Chairperson Computer Science Department; Dr Sana Tauseef, Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) and CS faculty.

The recent accreditation underscores IBA’s commitment to academic excellence and further validates dedication to enhancing the computing degree.

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IBA, Synapse organize last large assembly on creative leadership

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KARACHI: The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi in collaboration with Synapse, Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, organized the last large assembly of this program at the IBA, Main Campus to emphasize the impact of creative leadership, on an individual and organizational level.

Speakers at the event included Founder and CEO Synapse, Dr. Ayesha Mian; Keynote Speaker and Principal, Development + Humanitarian Assistance, Miyamoto International, Unjela Kaleem; Former Chair and Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine Agha Khan University (AKU), Dr. Asad Mian; and CEO, NAPA Karachi, Junaid Zuberi.

Dean Student Affairs IBA, Maheen Ghauri commenced the session and presented a welcome note.

Dr. Ayesha introduced the program and stated that its main objective was to assist the IBA fraternity to communicate better and more creatively. She emphasized that if you can inspire others to do more than you are a true leader. She also opined that fearless organizations offers psychological security to their employees so that they can voice their ideas freely.

In her keynote speech Ms. Kaleem shed light on storytelling and its role in leadership. She said that a person’s happiness depends on the quality of their thoughts and urged leaders to work cooperatively with their teams to bring out innovative ideas and solutions.

She stated that to be an effective leader, one must be open to learning, criticism and failure. She urged the participants to be authentic in whatever they do.

Mr. Zuberi expressed his delight on coming back to his alma mater. Sharing his thoughts on the topic, he stated that leaders must experiment and take risks to be good leaders. He underscored the importance of community engagement and said that a good leader is one who attains success with limited resources.

Mr. Asad shared the nuances of disruption and ICE (Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship).

A panel discussion ensued on ‘Celebrating Failure in Leadership’. A Q&A session followed the discussion.

Earlier, Office of Student Affairs, IBA, signed an MoU with Synapse, Pakistan to launch the Tabeer – (IBA x Synapse) Program for the IBA students, staff, and faculty. The launch program took place in April 2023.

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IBA Karachi hosts USAID’s student services trainings

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KARACHI:  As a partner university of USAID’s Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi hosted a four-day training concentrated on two areas crucial to the advancement of student support services at Pakistani higher education institutions including Mental Health and Microenterprise Development (MED).

Dr. Kari Trexler Ellingson, Associate Vice President for Student Development at the University of Utah, led the Mental Health segment, focusing on strategies for fostering micro-counseling skills.

Subsequently, Islam M. Orban, Chief Investment Officer, Arweqah, KSA, served as the lead trainer for Microenterprise Development.

Participants from diverse departments representing 16 public sector universities across Pakistan actively engaged in the training sessions, fostering a rich exchange of ideas. In the mental health segment, they focused on learning about micro-counseling skills, career counseling and student mental health, and understanding and working with trauma.

Those in the MED stream delved into identifying best practices in university-based incubator design, crafting a winning incubator roadmap, and developing ecosystem support interventions that enhance incubation centers at higher education institutions.

In his closing remarks, Chief of Party USAID-HESSA, Dr. Kenneth Holland said that after interacting with the IBA students and faculty, he found them to be impressive as the students are very ambitious and aspiring to give back to their country by excelling in their prospective careers and contributing on different fronts.

He also stated that the HESSA will contribute to the fruition of the students’ aspirations of becoming successful professionals and emerging entrepreneurs by equipping them with valuable skills.

Dr. Holland and Ms. Gwendolyn Schaefer, Assistant Director, Institute of International Education, U.S. distributed certificates to all the participants.

The objective of this training program was to empower participating universities to enhance existing student services and introduce innovative programs. By focusing on mental health and MED, the training sessions aimed to equip university representatives with the necessary skills and knowledge to facilitate students and make higher education more accessible.

The USAID’s HESSA training hosted by IBA, Karachi stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in advancing the quality and effectiveness of higher education services across diverse institutions.

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11th Deans and Directors Conference 2024 concludes in Karachi, IBA participates

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Karachi: The 11th Deans and Directors Conference 2024 on ‘Navigating Disruption and Innovation in Business Education’ concluded at the Pearl Continental Hotel. Hosted by the National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC-HEC), this prestigious event brought together VCs, Deans, Directors, thought leaders, educators, and industry experts from across the country to deliberate on the future of … Read more

US Ambassador visits IBA’s Center for Entrepreneurial Development  

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KARACHI:  The Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi welcomed the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, for a networking meeting where Executive Director IBA, Dr S Akbar Zaidi provided an overview of the IBA Karachi.

Director, IBA-CED Dr Lalarukh Ejaz presented a compelling overview of the center’s programs and initiatives.

The ambassador was accompanied by U.S. Consul General in Karachi, Conrad Tribble; and Public Affairs Officer, Lee MacManis and others.

The Ambassador enthusiastically engaged in discussions with founders of several notable startups of IBA-CED, including Valeem, Logexcourier, Get Go Rides, Khud Muhafiz, and winners of IBA-CED’s GreenEnovate Waste Management Challenge Royella Trading, and Dominator Bio Tech.

He commended their work and appreciated their vision behind the startups.

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IBA’s dispute resolution forum hosted first public seminar

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IBA's dispute resolution forum hosted first public seminar

The event was hosted by the Dispute Resolution Forum of IBA in Islamabad. Zmarak Khan shared insights on the importance of collaboration and partnerships. The event also encouraged the growth of legal education in Pakistan and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Dispute Resolution Forum of IBA in Islamabad Hosts first public seminar on commercial, corporate and … Read more

IBA, UC Berkeley signed MoU to develop collaboration of faculty  

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KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi hosted an inaugural lecture in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), University of California, Berkeley.

The lecture titled ‘Zaban-i-Ghayr: Islam and the Work of the Humanities’ featured Asad Q. Ahmed, Magistretti Distinguished Professor of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures and Director, CMES, UC Berkeley. Students, faculty, historians and Islamic scholars attended the enlightening lecture.

Executive Director, IBA Karachi, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi shed light on the significant collaboration between the institutions, as earlier IBA Karachi and UC Berkeley signed an MoU to develop collaboration between faculty and students. The IBA will work closely with CMES and develop programs and linkages focusing on the various aspects of Islamic and Muslim societies, enabling a shared landscape for discourse.

Seher Ali Shah, Coordinator, Foreign Languages Program and Lecturer at IBA welcomed and introduced the distinguished speaker. Enumerating his contributions to the fields of humanities, Islamic history and languages, she invited Professor Ahmed to discuss the impact of humanities on academia and its role in shaping communities of discourse.

Prof Ahmed explored various aspects related to canon, translation, and educational policy, and reflected on the work of the humanities in academia and how certain indigenous discursive elements were subverted to serve modernity, creating a persistent conceptual contradiction in post-colonial societies.

The speaker opined that modernity has played a role in distancing us from our languages and traditions. Prof Ahmed talked about how individuals in the Global South could find cultural, political, and social empowerment through Islamic humanities.

Following the lecture, Dr. Azam Ali, Assistant Professor, School of Business Studies, IBA and Professor Ahmed, engaged in a conversation in which the distinguished speaker emphasized on instilling enthusiasm for our own languages, culture and Islamic history in our students and youth. He further added that learning English was fine as it was a global language, but the significance of learning other languages cannot be undermined.

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IBA inks MoU for construction of new building

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KARACHI: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and the Jaffer Family Foundation and United Global Initiative for the construction of a new building at the university.

The agreement was reached during ceremony at a local hotel to build a state-of-the-art purpose-built academic building for the School of Mathematics & Computer Science at IBA Main Campus.

Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar was the chief guest on the occasion. Caretaker Sindh Home Minister Brig (retd) Harris Nawaz, Minister for College Education Department Mrs Rana Hussain, and other dignitaries from the civil, corporate, and educational landscape were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, IBA Executive Director, Dr S Akbar Zaidi, thanked the generous contribution and unwavering contribution towards the construction of the new building, which is the largest donation the university has received in last ten years.

He said the contribution will pave the way for a space that will nurture minds, inspire creativity, and foster excellence. He added the new building will serve as a hub of knowledge and a centre for academic excellence.

He said IBA is testament of excellence as a public sector organization which requires space from the government. “IBA is a role model for public sector organizations and has developed excellent alumni,” he said.

Dr Zaidi said the continued involvement and support will remain instrumental in shaping the future of the institution. The hoped that the new building will stand as a testament to the power of collective determination and excellence in public sector education.

Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar felicitated the IBA towards the construction of a new building which will remain instrumental in strengthening the institution. He said this is the testament of the impact of education.

He expressed gratitude to the Jaffer family for transforming the education sector of Pakistan. He said a significant contribution of $1.5 million has been given to set up a building at IBA Karachi.

He said the importance of education cannot be undermined but thousands of students are unable to gains access to quality education. He also appreciated the efforts of Dr Zaidi for upholding academic excellence at IBA.

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IBA organizes public talk on ‘Central Asia in Modern Age’

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  • The talk attended by students, historians and prominent scholars.
  • Prof Adeeb Khalid said South Asia had strong link with Central Asia.
  • He also highlighted collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi organized a public talk on ‘Central Asia in the Modern Age: Patterns of Transformation’ featuring Prof Adeeb Khalid, Jane and Raphael Bernstein Professor of Asian Studies and History and Chair of Department of History, Carleton College.

As an eminent historian, Prof Khalid brings a wealth of expertise to unravel the complex tapestry of change in Central Asia. His extensive body of work encompasses four distinct books on Central Asia and the talk centered around his latest book.

This event marked a momentous occasion as it was his second professional talk in Pakistan, a country with a keen interest in the region’s historical narrative. The talk was attended by students, faculty, historians and prominent scholars.

Executive Director, IBA Karachi, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi welcomed Prof Khalid and invited him to shed light on Central Asia’s rich history and its impact on the world.

Prof Khalid thanked Dr. Zaidi and delved into the intricate historical patterns that have molded Central Asia over the years. His nuanced insights provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s multifaceted transformation.

Speaking about Central Asia’s global significance as well as its specific relevance to Pakistan, he said that South Asia had a strong link with Central Asia through trade and politics but by 20th century those ties severed.

He also shed light on the modern history of Central Asia as it is connected to a glorious past and has made a lot of differences and created transformations. Delving into the intricate historical patterns that have molded Central Asia over the years, the Prof’s deep insights provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s multifaceted transformation.

He discussed his historical works on the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and how they all had their own distinct identities.

Focusing on the last 250 years of Central Asia, he spoke about the two major migrations and the Russian revolution which took place in 1917. He also highlighted the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the emergence of the Central Asian countries as significant countries.

Discussing the intricacies of Socialism and the Soviet state, he shed light on how the Soviet regime was anti-religion and anti-Islamic and mosques were shut down for about fifteen years. Though Islam did not disappear, but it went underground.

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IBA to Introduce Competition Law Module in Directors Training Program

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Islamabad, 5 December 2023: In the meeting held between the delegates of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, it was agreed to integrate a Competition Law Module into its Directors Training Programs (DTP) being carried out under the auspices of IBA. This addition of Competition Law Module in … Read more

IBA confers 1,184 degrees at its annual convocation

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  • The batch included 776 graduates from six undergraduate programs.
  • 403 graduates from ten postgraduate programs.
  • Swimming champion awarded ‘Excellence in Sports’ award.

KARACHI:  The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi held its convocation for the Class of 2023 at the Main Campus. It marked a momentous occasion as 1,184 graduates were conferred degrees in several disciplines.

The graduating batch included 776 graduates from six undergraduate programs, 403 graduates from ten postgraduate programs, and five graduates from three PhD programs.

The Chief Guest of the ceremony was the Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh and Patron IBA, Justice (Retd.) Maqbool Baqar. Dr. Azra Raza, and Chan Soon-Shiong Prof of Medicine and Clinical Director, Edward P. Evans Foundation MDS Center, Columbia University in New York attended as Guest of Honor.

The Executive Director, of IBA Karachi, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi congratulated the graduating students and said, “I applaud each one of you for reaching this significant milestone in your educational journey as your hard work has come to fruition. Graduation is a time of celebration and reflection and signifies the beginning of a new chapter in your life. I encourage you all to excel in your selected walks of life and continue the legacy of excellence that is the hallmark of IBA.”

“I am delighted to share that almost 40% of our graduates are young women and this year almost half the Ph.D. graduates are females, which is a proud moment for the Institute as IBA takes immense pride in empowering our women in every field”, said Dr. Zaidi.

Dr. Raza congratulated the graduates and said, “You are now entering a world where things are uncertain and unpredictable. But having said that the future is open to possibilities and as young, competent, empowered individuals, you must fight all the challenges for a fabulous future.”

Justice (Retd) Baqar stated that he was honored to celebrate the graduation day of the country’s future leaders. He emphasized the transformative power of education at IBA, urging graduates to embody patriotism, discipline, and responsible citizenship.

He stated, “Just as your IBA journey exposed you to a diverse academic environment, remember to carry the same spirit of acceptance and respect into your interactions with the world”. Highlighting the responsibility of IBA graduates as future leaders, he encouraged them to contribute responsibly to society and towards Pakistan’s progress by embracing and celebrating diversity as Pakistan is a nation of various cultures, languages, and traditions.

The convocation ceremony featured the position holders in various degree programs who were awarded medals, shields, and certificates of merit.

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UNDP Pakistan in collaboration with IBA

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan, in collaboration with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has initiated a pilot study on urban resilience for Karachi’s informal communities of Azam Basti and Rehri Goth. The project seeks to strengthen the inclusion and resilience of migrants, displaced people and host communities in informal urban settlements across … Read more

‘Hack Fest 2022’ concludes at IBA

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Teams of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology and FAST have clinched excellence awards for designing best Apps to give technical solutions to the challenges pertaining to United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which Pakistan and other countries of the world has to accomplish by 2030. A three-day event titled Hack Fest 2022 … Read more

Universities’ students trained about finding solutions to UN’s 17 SDGs

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Students of 10 universities on Friday participated in three-day event titled ‘Hack Fest 2022’ where they were trained about finding technical solutions to the challenges pertaining to UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more: Passion to learn Speaking the participants of the event held at IBA City Campus Karachi, Umama Iftikhar Siddiqui, Marketing Lead, Google … Read more

‘A bad census will lead to poor urban planning’

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KARACHI: Professor Dr S. Akbar Zaidi has been the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi since January 2020. His tenure runs till January 2024. A renowned political economist, his areas of interest in research include political economy, development, the social sciences and history. Dr Zaidi completed his PhD in History from … Read more

Pakistan embassy, IBA conduct seminar on national economy in Washington

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KARACHI: The Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC in collaboration with IBA Karachi arranged a reception and discussion on Pakistan’s economy at the embassy, says a press release. The seminar was addressed by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin and Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr Murtaza Syed as well as Executive Director … Read more

Mahira, Sharmila, & Jibran speak out in favour of student expelled by IBA

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Mahira Khan, the actress, has reacted to the decision of the ‘Institute of Business Administration’ (IBA) Karachi to expel a student who exposed on-campus harassment. “Shameful. Sad,” Mahira wrote while sharing a news report about the incident. Shameful. Sad. #IBAKarachi @ibakarachi https://t.co/GC8DID63i9 — Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) September 30, 2021 Sharmila Faruqui also expressed her support … Read more

Karachi University graduate and IBA alumni Sabir Sami selected as CEO of KFC

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KU graduate and IBA alumni Sabir Sami appointed as CEO of KFC

Sabir Sami is currently the KFC Division Chief Operating Officer and KFC Asia Managing Director and is based in Toronto, Canada. He will take the role of Tony Lowings and report to Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs. The 45-year-old was previously the managing director of KFC Pakistan, the Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, and Asia. … Read more

IBA to host International Conference on ICICT

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Institute of business administration (IBA) is hosting International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies (ICICT). According to a press statement issued by IBA, it is 8th international conference on Information and Communication Technologies, will be held in Karachi city on 16-17 November, 2019. ICICT 2019 is organized by the Faculty of Computer Science at the … Read more

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