In a landmark celebration of academic excellence, the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi hosted a grand alumni dinner at the Marriott Hotel to mark its recent accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing the institution among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.
The evening began with welcoming remarks from Dr S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA Karachi, who highlighted the significance of this global milestone. The event was skillfully moderated by Dr Sahar Awan, Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Management Department at IBA’s School of Business Studies (IBA-SBS), setting an elegant and energetic tone for the evening.
The gathering brought together a distinguished audience of IBA alumni, industry leaders, and academic stakeholders. Speakers and guests underscored how this achievement not only elevates IBA’s stature but also sets a new benchmark for business education in Pakistan.
Key reflections were shared by Dr Abdullah Sheikh, Dean of IBA-SBS, and Malahat Awan, Director of Alumni, Resource Mobilization, and Corporate Relations. Their speeches were complemented by inspiring words from prominent attendees including Mohammad Zubair, Former Governor of Sindh; Wasif Rizvi, President of Habib University; Amir Paracha, CEO of Unilever Pakistan; and Sultana Siddiqui, Chairperson of HUM Network.
Guests echoed a shared sentiment: IBA’s AACSB accreditation is a game-changing accomplishment, affirming the institution’s commitment to international standards of excellence in business education.
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The celebration concluded on a high note, with renewed pride in IBA’s legacy and a unified vision for the future. As one of the world’s elite business schools, IBA Karachi continues to raise the bar—regionally and globally.