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‘We are witnessing worst phase of country’s media history’
Bilal Ahmed
Journalist Zahid Hussain, delivering the sixth Razia Bhatti Memorial Lecture at IBA's Centre of Excellence in Journalism (CEJ), stated that Pakistan is experiencing its worst phase of media history. He discussed the decline of objective journalism, attributing it to media house owners prioritizing personal interests over ethics. Hussain highlighted the increasing censorship and influence of powerful entities, comparing it to past regimes. He also criticized international media biases, citing cases like Raymond Davis and the Iraq war. Despite challenges, he expressed optimism about digital media's potential for independent journalism. The session honored Razia Bhatti's legacy of uncompromising objectivity.
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Autobiography detailing key events in judicial history launched
Waqas Ali Ranjha
The autobiography “Adliyah Mein Mere 44 Saal” by retired Justice Agha Rafiq Ahmed Khan was launched at IBA Karachi. The book offers a first-hand account of the judicial system in Pakistan, chronicling significant events, challenges, and personal experiences from his 44-year legal career. Speakers, including judges, lawyers, and journalists, praised the book for highlighting issues like nepotism, favoritism, and delayed justice. Noted lawyer Muneer Malik described it as a historic document, while Justice Khan emphasized the importance of timely justice, especially by the district judiciary.
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Festival held to showcase cultural diversity
Bureau report
The Dosti Peshawar Literature Festival celebrated cultural diversity and intellectual discourse under the theme "Ranaiy-e-Khayal." Organized by Dosti Welfare Organisation in collaboration with the University of Peshawar and other institutions, it featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, author talks, book launches, workshops, and exhibitions. Special sessions focused on Foreign Affairs, Special Education, and Higher Education. The festival also showcased healing documentaries and a cultural segment at Nishtar Hall, including "Kathak Katha" and "Sanata." It concluded with a musical tribute, "Songs of Peshawar," by Jwand Parasta Band.
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IBA Karachi organises ‘Annual Career Fair 2025’
BUSINESS RECORDER
IBA Karachi hosted its Annual Career Fair 2025 at its Main Campus, organized by the IBA Career Development Center (IBA-CDC). Under the theme “Think Next,” the event brought together over 170 companies from various industries, including banking, IT, manufacturing, retail, and pharmaceuticals. Industry professionals served as mentors, providing students with career guidance. Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA, emphasized the fair’s role in connecting students with job opportunities and industry insights, reinforcing IBA’s commitment to graduate employability.
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NBP applauded for promoting equal opportunities and inclusivity at Career Fairs
BUSINESS RECORDER
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is reinforcing its commitment to equal opportunities and workplace inclusivity by actively participating in career fairs at top universities across the country. Recently, NBP engaged with students at institutions like LUMS, IBA, University of Punjab, IoBM, and others, promoting inclusive hiring practices. The bank highlighted initiatives such as targeted recruitment for underrepresented groups and internship opportunities. Mirza Muhammad Asim Baig, EVP & Group Head of HR at NBP, emphasized the bank’s dedication to fostering a diverse, bias-free corporate environment.
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Tooran Asif appointed as President & CEO of UBank
Business Recorder Report
PTCL Group has appointed Tooran Asif as the new President & CEO of U Microfinance Bank Limited (UBank). With over three decades of experience in digital and retail banking, Asif has held key leadership roles at Mashreq Bank UAE, Standard Chartered, Citigroup, and ANZ Bank. He previously served as CEO of KT Bank Pakistan Limited. Holding an Electrical Engineering degree and an MBA from IBA, Asif is expected to lead UBank’s growth and innovation. PTCL Group’s President & Group CEO, Hatem Bamatraf, expressed confidence in Asif’s leadership and commitment to financial inclusion.
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Country’s political system deeply flawed, says Dr Ishrat Husain
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL Correspondent
At a seminar organized by the Pakistan Women’s Foundation for Peace (PWFFP) for Women's Day 2025, former SBP governor Dr. Ishrat Husain criticized Pakistan’s flawed political system, emphasizing governance failures and self-serving politics. He noted how Pakistan fell behind India economically due to institutional decline. Speakers highlighted gender disparities, with Pakistan ranking 145th in global gender parity. Discussions covered issues like women’s workplace discrimination, lack of representation in leadership roles, and challenges in governance. Experts stressed the need for electoral reforms and policy changes to improve governance and gender equality.
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Experts stress need for stronger green finance policies for energy transition
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL Correspondent
The Indus Consortium hosted the ‘Banking on Renewables’ event in Karachi, bringing together banking professionals, CSOs, and environmental experts to discuss green finance policies for energy transition. Speakers highlighted the role of financial institutions in promoting low-carbon growth and the challenges in implementing the State Bank’s Green Banking Guidelines (GBGs) and Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) frameworks. Experts emphasized stronger public-private partnerships and increased financial support for renewable energy. The event also featured research presentations on the socio-economic and environmental risks of Pakistan’s LNG sector, urging equitable access to green financing.
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IBA’s Annual Career Fair draws large number of students
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL Correspondent
The IBA Karachi hosted its Annual Career Fair 2025 at the IBA Main Campus, organized by the IBA Career Development Centre (IBA-CDC). With the theme "Think Next," the event attracted over 170 companies and professionals from diverse industries. The fair provided students with a platform to explore career opportunities, engage with industry leaders, and receive mentorship. Executive Director Dr. S Akbar Zaidi highlighted IBA’s commitment to producing employable graduates. The event featured mentorship lounges and interactive career guidance sessions, with industry experts sharing insights on career growth and development.
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IBA unveils its new Executive MBA Programme
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL Correspondent
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi introduced its restructured Executive MBA (EMBA) Programme, developed in collaboration with the Stanford Life Design Lab. The program is designed to prepare senior managers for leadership roles by focusing on competitiveness, growth, and sustainability. Executive Director Dr. Syed Akbar Zaidi emphasized IBA’s evolution beyond a business school. The program follows a block teaching model, allowing global faculty participation and offering international immersion in Silicon Valley. With an immersive curriculum and corporate mentorship, the IBA-EMBA aims to equip executives with strategic leadership skills. Applications for Fall 2025 are now open.
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Entrepreneurs, educators share stories of resilience to mental health challenges
Dawn Report
IBA Karachi, in partnership with Synapse – Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, hosted “Crucial Conversations: Stories of Impact” to explore the intersection of mental health, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The event focused on fostering open dialogue, identifying practical solutions, and encouraging emotional resilience among leaders and startups.
Panels featured leaders from IBA, TCF, and AKU, who discussed vulnerability, institutional resilience, and the emotional weight of leadership. A keynote by the German Consul General highlighted the importance of systemic and cross-sectoral support for youth mental health. The final panel addressed the psychological toll of entrepreneurship, with real-life stories of burnout and personal coping strategies.
The event underscored that emotional well-being is essential to strong leadership and sustainable innovation.
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IBA, KGS ink MoU for collaboration
Dawn Report
IBA Karachi and Karachi Grammar School (KGS) signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration between school and higher education. The agreement, signed by IBA Executive Director Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi and KGS Principal Carl P. Lander, aims to raise awareness among school students about higher education opportunities and encourage KGS students to consider IBA Karachi for their future studies.
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IBA, Pakistan Airports Authority sign MoU
Dawn Report
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and the Pakistan Airports Authority’s Civil Aviation Training Institute (CATI) have signed an MoU to launch a Diploma Program in Aviation Leadership and Management. The agreement, signed by IBA Executive Director Dr. S Akbar Zaidi and PAA’s Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, focuses on equipping aviation professionals with leadership and strategic management skills. The collaboration aims to address the growing need for skilled personnel in Pakistan's evolving aviation sector. Key stakeholders attended the ceremony, underlining the initiative’s importance for leadership development and professional training nationwide.
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IMF team discusses economic challenge with IBA students
Dawn Report
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Pakistan’s Mission Chief Nathan Porter and IMF Resident Representative Mahir Binici, visited IBA Karachi to engage with students and faculty. The visit included a session titled "Pakistan’s Way Forward", where Mr. Porter discussed the country’s macroeconomic conditions, policy development, and future economic challenges. The event also featured an interactive Q&A session with students and a prior faculty discussion with members of the IBA School of Economics and Social Sciences.
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'We should hold ourselves accountable while we're alive and kicking'
Shazia Hasan
At IBA Karachi, Zafar Masud, CEO and President of The Bank of Punjab and one of only two survivors of the 2020 PIA Flight PK-8303 crash, shared his emotional journey and spiritual reflections during a session titled “Seat 1C: A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience and Renewal.” Speaking with IBA Executive Director Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi, Masud recounted the moments before the crash, his miraculous survival, and the deep introspection that followed.
Masud emphasized the importance of self-accountability while we are still alive, urging people to reflect on their lives and purpose before it’s too late. He attributed his survival not to rituals, but to divine mercy and the prayers of his parents, crediting complete strangers for saving him with pure intentions.
The story of how his seat was ejected from the wreckage and landed safely away from the burning aircraft was both miraculous and humbling. Masud’s narrative highlighted themes of gratitude, purpose, and human kindness, offering powerful life lessons rooted in personal experience and spiritual awakening.
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Career counselling: questions and answers
Syed Azhar Husnain Abidi
This Q&A-based career counselling article offers expert advice to students from various academic backgrounds. It covers pathways in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, Digital Marketing vs. Film Production, Genetic Engineering vs. Pharmaceutical Research, and Urban Planning vs. Structural Engineering. The responses highlight growth potential, required skills, and leading institutions in Pakistan and abroad. Emphasis is placed on aligning career choices with individual interests and long-term goals, alongside the importance of certifications and further specialization for professional advancement.
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Career counselling: questions and answers
Syed Azhar Husnain Abidi
This Q&A column by Syed Azhar Husnain Abidi addresses career concerns of students across various academic disciplines. A pre-medical student is guided on the career scope and top universities for Medicine and Dentistry in Pakistan and abroad. A BBA graduate is advised on pursuing a Master’s in International Business, highlighting top institutions and global opportunities. An A-level student is assisted in choosing between Game Development and Software Development based on interest and market demand. Finally, an Environmental Science graduate is counseled on selecting between Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy, each offering promising yet distinct career trajectories. The expert emphasizes aligning academic choices with individual interests, career goals, and global trends for optimal professional success.
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Yardsticks of life
Harris Khalique
The 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) featured thought-provoking keynote speeches by F.S. Aijazuddin and Asghar Nadeem Syed, setting the stage for critical discussions on culture, history, politics, and economics. The event included book launches and talks by prominent intellectuals. Dr. Haider Nizamani and Dr. Taimoor Shahid, visiting academics, reflected on Pakistani society’s overwhelming focus on politics at the expense of arts and literature. The article also highlights Yardstick of Life: And Other Poems by M. Shahid Alam, a poetry collection blending sorrow and wisdom. Alam, primarily known for his work in economics, emerges as a notable poet, with his verses exploring themes of time, loss, and human existence.
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IBA-CEE, CATI sign MoU to introduce diploma programme
News Desk
The Institute of Business Administration's Center for Executive Education (IBA-CEE) and the Civil Aviation Training Institute (CATI), under the Pakistan Airports Authority, signed an MoU to launch a Diploma Programme in Aviation Leadership and Management. The program aims to prepare professionals for the rapidly evolving aviation sector in Pakistan. The signing ceremony was attended by prominent figures from both institutions, emphasizing the growing need for strategic leadership and skilled management in the aviation industry.
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IBA, PAA ink MoU on ‘Diploma in Aviation Leadership’
RECORDER REPORT
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi and Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA)’s Civil Aviation Training Institute (CATI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a Diploma in Aviation Leadership and Management. This collaboration aims to develop skilled aviation professionals capable of navigating the dynamic demands of the industry. The MoU, signed by Dr. S Akbar Zaidi and AVM Zeeshan Saeed, signifies a strategic move toward capacity-building and leadership development within Pakistan’s aviation sector. The program will offer specialized training, industry-aligned content, and a platform for future aviation leaders. The initiative reflects a broader commitment to workforce transformation and enhancing operational excellence in aviation.
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There's no better education than being in jail, says ex PM
Peerzada Salman
At an engaging IBA Karachi session titled “Nazuk Mor or New Directions,” former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi spoke candidly about leadership, politics, and governance in Pakistan. Reflecting on his time in office and imprisonment, he remarked that jail offers unmatched education and reflection — something he believes Imran Khan is now experiencing.
Abbasi acknowledged Imran Khan’s popular support, attributing it to the failure of others, but also criticized the moral decline during Khan’s tenure. He expressed concern over Karachi’s declining state, especially the lack of water in Baldia Town, despite PPP’s long-standing rule. Highlighting Pakistan’s democratic deficiencies, he stressed that repeated free and fair elections are key to improving governance.
He emphasized the need for moral authority and intellectual capacity in political leadership to effectively engage with the establishment, arguing that politics is about service, not power. Abbasi also called for reforms, including new provinces and honest national conversations on critical issues like water scarcity.
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IBA Karachi Organized the Curtain Raiser of its Executive MBA Program- Learn to Build a Sustainable World
THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL
IBA Karachi hosted a curtain-raiser event for its restructured Executive MBA (EMBA) program, emphasizing leadership and sustainability. Executive Director Dr. S Akbar Zaidi highlighted IBA’s expansion beyond business education. Dean Dr. Abdullah Zafar Sheikh introduced the program’s block teaching model, allowing global faculty participation. Faculty members, including Dr. Muhammad Shafique and Dr. Azam Ali, discussed its impact on business leadership. Alumni shared insights on the evolving business landscape. The program, designed for executives in both private and public sectors, is now accepting applications for Fall 2025.
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IBA Karachi & Pakistan Airports Authority Collaborate to Launch Diploma Program in Aviation Leadership & Management through IBA-CEE and CATI
The News International
IBA Karachi’s Center for Executive Education (IBA-CEE) and the Pakistan Airports Authority’s Civil Aviation Training Institute (CATI) have signed an MoU to launch a Diploma Program in Aviation Leadership and Management. The program aims to equip aviation professionals with essential leadership and management skills needed in the evolving aviation sector. The collaboration also plans further capacity-building initiatives, industry-driven training, and leadership development to strengthen Pakistan’s aviation industry. The signing ceremony, attended by key academic and industry stakeholders, signifies a major step toward advancing aviation education and professional excellence in the country.
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Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah inaugurates an 'ADR International Centre' at the IBA on Friday
Junaid Ahmed
The News photo by Junaid Ahmed
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