Sultana Siddiqui given Honorary Doctorate by Buckinghamshire New University

ICE Pakistan in collaboration with Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), hosted the event “Empowering Education: Transforming Teaching for the Future” at British Deputy High Commission, Karachi. The event spotlighted the critical role of teachers in shaping Pakistan’s educational future and how global certifications like the PGCert are unlocking new horizons for local educators.

A key highlight of the Karachi event was the presentation of an Honorary Doctorate by Buckinghamshire New University to Ms. Sultana Siddiqui, President Hum Network Limited. This initiative was facilitated by ICE Pakistan who are strong proponents of women empowerment and want international recognition for Pakistanis. This prestigious recognition was awarded in appreciation of her groundbreaking contributions to Pakistan’s media landscape and her role in advancing cultural representation and education through creative platforms.

With a strong turnout from the academic, media, and policy sectors, the event followed an engaging programme that featured prominent speakers and strategic discussions on upskilling educators for a globalized world. The evening began with opening remarks from Ms. Khadeejah Inam Ul Haq, Head of Partnership & Collaborations at ICE Pakistan.

In the keynote address Prof. Sarah Williams, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Collaborations at Buckinghamshire New University emphasized that “Teachers are the architects of the future, and programmes like the PGCert equip them with the skills and confidence to lead in any classroom globally.”

H.E. Martin Dawson, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Deputy High Commission, commended the UK-Pakistan educational partnership and the strategic importance of initiatives like PGCert in building a future-ready education workforce.