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Women Leadership Forum Launched
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, hosted the launch of the Women Leadership Forum (WLF) at its City Campus. Organized in collaboration with IBA-ORIC and the IBA Leadership Club, the event attracted a diverse audience from various sectors including NGOs, banking, finance, health and academia, supporting women’s empowerment. Ms. Sultana Siddiqui, President of Hum Network, graced the occasion as the Special Guest, and Ms. Shazia Marri, Member of the National Assembly, shared her thoughts through a recorded message, emphasizing her support for the forum’s mission.
The event began with a welcome address from Dr. Irum Saba, Associate Professor at IBA’s School of Business Studies (IBA-SBS) and Founder of WLF, followed by remarks from Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA Karachi. The programme featured insightful panel discussions on topics such as “The Need for Women Leadership Advocacy” and “Women Leadership: The Way Forward.” Panelists from various fields shared their perspectives on the challenges and solutions to empowering women in leadership roles. Ms. Sultana Siddiqui’s presence added a powerful voice from the media industry, underscoring the importance of women leaders across all sectors. She spoke about her personal experiences and how through adversity she rose to her present position. She also emphasised that hard work and focus is needed to achieve one’s goal in life.
Dr. Abdullah Sheikh, Dean of IBA-SBS, concluded the event with a vote of thanks, followed by a Networking tea, allowing attendees to further engage and build connections. The Women Leadership Forum aims to create a supportive network where women can connect, mentor, and inspire one another. A key theme was the role of collaboration between men and women in driving societal change, with a particular focus on the essential support of family in achieving women’s career aspirations.
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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