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IBA Karachi awards degrees at Convocation 2024
IBA Karachi held its Convocation for the Class of 2024 at the Main Campus. It was a momentous occasion as 1353 Graduates were conferred degrees in several disciplines.
The Graduating Batch included 990 Graduates from 6 Undergraduate programs, 362 Graduates from 11 Postgraduate programs, and 1 PhD graduate. Chief Minister Sindh and Patron IBA, Syed Murad Ali Shah was the chief guest and Ms Sultana Siddiqui, President of Hum Network was the Guest of Honour.
The Chief Minister praised IBA for building a legacy of leadership, excellence and impact, supported by World Class Faculty, stating, “This Convocation holds special significance as IBA prepares to celebrate its 70th Anniversary next year — a Legacy of Leadership, Excellence and Impact.”
Ms. Siddiqui applauded the graduates and recognized IBA for its academic excellence and societal impact and the remarkable achievements of its graduates who continue to make their alma mater proud. “IBA graduates should believe in their abilities, dream big, and hold firmly to the values of integrity and honesty as true success goes beyond personal achievements,” she stated.
The Executive Director, IBA Karachi, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, applauded the graduating students on achieving this remarkable milestone saying, “Today is particularly special as we celebrate the largest graduating class in IBA’s history”.
The Convocation Ceremony featured the position holders in various degree programmes who were awarded medals, shields and merit certificates. Rowing Champion, Syeda Manahil Hussain (Class of 2024), was awarded the ‘Excellence in Sports’ Award. IBA Karachi with 70 years of Leadership, Excellence & Impact has broadened its Academic Landscape by launching three unique schools: School of Business Studies (SBS), School of Economics & Social Sciences (SESS), and School of Mathematics & Computer Science (SMCS). This strategic expansion features IBA’s commitment to advancing Leadership, Excellence & Impact across diverse fields.
An evening of poetry and celebration was presented by Mishal Khan recently. As a tribute to two cherished figures of Urdu literature: the birthday celebration of senior poet Anwar Shaoor, and a special honouring of Ambreen Haseeb Amber for receiving the prestigious Pride of Performance Award
The event was presided over by Anwar Shaoor himself, whose presence was an inspiration for the audience present on the occasion. A select group of poets and poetesses shared their work, adding colour and emotion to the night. The poetic session flowed unhindered under the skilled moderation of Khalilullah Farooqui, a well-known voice from radio and media. The star of the evening, poet Anwar Shaoor’s poetry was the highlight of the literary event.
Mehreen Ilahi curator of Majmua The Art Gallery organized a calligraphic exhibition titled Nafs, showcasing the works of emerging artists. Participating artists included Erum Hameed, Iffah Sheikh, Zahir Shah, Huma Tajdar, Umaima Masood, Fatima Arzoo Hassan, Syed Ali Sheikh and Mian Asif.
The calligraphy featured in the exhibition was done in both traditional Nastaleeq and modern, contemporary styles. The artists depicted Allah’s name and verses from the Quran in their works, in their own styles. Fatima Arzoo Hassan’s abstract calligraphy was a standout piece—her textured canvas, featuring Allah impeccably written in white against interplay of blue and white hues, was visually captivating.
Karachi Gymkhana hosted the 38th A.O. Hospital & A.O. Clinic-South Ramazan Cricket Festival 2025, continuing the legacy of a premier T20 tournament. This anticipated event brought together top teams, thrilling matches and cricket enthusiasts on the occasion.
A.O. Hospital sponsored this edition, carrying forward the vision of Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, who first introduced the T20 format in 1996. Under the Asghar Ali Shah Sports Foundation, the Dr. M.A. Shah Cricket Trophy continues to inspire, with many players delivering record-breaking performances.
Sports Convener Muhammad Hussain expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, media, and fans who contributed to the tournament’s success. Karachi Gymkhana, hosting the event, remained committed to promoting sports and fostering a strong cricketing culture through this prestigious event.
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