Tue, 21-Oct-2025

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

IBA Karachi organizes ‘GreenEnovate Waste’ conference

IBA Karachi

KARACHI: Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi successfully organized the one-day GreenEnovate Waste Conference, focusing on solid and liquid waste management.

The event took place at IBA Karachi’s City campus, bringing together industry experts, innovators, and government officials to discuss sustainable solutions.

Dr Lalarukh Ejaz, the Director of IBA CED, cordially greeted the guests and provided an overview of the rigorous evaluation process for the GreenEnovate Solid & Liquid Waste Management’s shortlisting of ideas.  She highlighted that a total of 622 applications were received, with 9 innovative ideas ultimately chosen for final pitches.

The chief guest, Syed Wasi Shah, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, graced the event. Nearly 500 people attended the conference.

The event featured a pitching session where young innovators presented their ideas on waste management. The keynote speech was delivered by Afia Salam, a Pakistani journalist and Media Development Specialist.

A session with Ruth Gutierrez-Corley from CYCN provided insights into sustainable waste management practices. A panel discussion included experts from ENGRO, Shell Pakistan Limited, and NIC Hyderabad, discussing potential partnerships between youth and the private sector.

Syed Wasi Shah, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) visited the exhibition area, delivered welcome remarks, and distributed awards to the winners. The event concluded with Shah expressing his thoughts, followed by lunch and visits to stalls.

IBA Karachi extends heartfelt gratitude to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) team, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), the Commonwealth, UNICEF, the IBA Center for Executive Development (CED) team, and the dedicated volunteers.

Your unwavering support and efforts played a pivotal role in making the GreenEnovate Waste Conference a resounding success.

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IBA Karachi and USKT join hands to foster family businesses 

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  • IBA Karachi’s CEE has inked an MoU with PDC.
  • Distinguished personalities from IBA and USKT graced MoU.
  • Experts highlighted collaborative benefits for family businesses.

KARACHI: In a stride towards enhancing executive education and fostering innovation, the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi’s Center for Executive Education (CEE) has inked an MoU with the Professional Development Center (PDC) at the University of Sialkot (USKT).

This strategic partnership seeks to establish an empowering platform in the region that will drive the growth and success of family-owned businesses through collaborative efforts in capacity building, consultancies, and research.

Distinguished personalities from both IBA and USKT graced the MoU signing ceremony, underscoring the importance of this alliance. Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director IBA; Kamran Bilgrami, Director CEE-IBA; and Ms. Ayesha Anas Iftikhar, Program Director Family Business Programs, CEE-IBA, led the IBA delegation, while the USKT contingent was represented by  Faisal Manzoor, Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG), Muhammad Rehan Younas, Executive Director and Vice Chancellor, and others.

Among the luminaries present were eminent figures from various chambers of commerce including Sikandar Ishfaq, President of Gujrat Chamber of Commerce & Industry;  Abdul Ghafoor Malik, President of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry  and others .

Commencing the ceremony, Bilgrami and Muhammad Yaqoob conveyed their shared enthusiasm about the transformative impact of this partnership.

Bilgrami highlighted the event’s significance in propelling the region’s family businesses forward, while Yaqoob underscored USKT’s dedication to collaborative education and its role in fostering mutual success.

Dr. S Akbar Zaidi echoed IBA’s commitment to cultivating a globally competitive knowledge ecosystem for family-run enterprises. He praised Sialkot’s rich history of creativity and enterprise, noting its impressive contribution to Pakistan’s exports. Dr. Zaidi expressed pride in the collaboration and IBA’s commitment to mutual growth.

Dr. Navid Jamil Malik, Director PDC, USKT emphasized the partnership’s potential to drive innovation and growth in executive education, while a panel discussion moderated by Ms. Aysha Anas Iftikhar explored the sustainability of family-managed businesses and the associated challenges.

Panelists highlighted the collaborative benefits for family businesses and celebrated the role of women in the business landscape.

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SHC suspends notifications of 21,000 appointments in Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday suspended notifications of Sindh government for appointments of 21,000 government employees from grades 1 to 15 through tests conducted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA)-Sukkur. Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Deputy Convener Kanwar Jamil and the party’s other lawmakers had challenged the appointments through tests conducted by … Read more

Celebs and netizens protest against IBA Karachi’s ‘shameful’ decision to expel student for exposing alleged harassment

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The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has expelled a student for publicly reporting an alleged harassment incident on campus, causing outrage on Twitter. Many internet users protested the “gross overreaction” from the university administration and called for the decision to be immediately reversed. A female employee of the varsity’s finance department was allegedly harassed … Read more

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

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

IBA plants indigenous trees in botanical garden

IBA Plantation drive

Institute of Business administration (IBA) conducted a plantation drive on its main campus, Karachi. Students and members of civil society participated in green activity. According to a press release issued by the Administration Department of the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi in collaboration with the IBA Go Green Society and Hutchison Ports Pakistan organized a tree … Read more