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IBA hosted the Orientation Gala 2026 (OGala’26) at the Main Campusto welcome the newly inducted students. This two-day orientation was also attended by parents of the newly inducted students. Around 2,500 people including the new students and parents, faculty and staff attended the event. Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, welcomed the new students: “I warmly welcome all our newly admitted students and their families to IBA and to OGala 2026. This event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, offering an opportunity to experience the vibrant campus, connect with the IBA community, and discover the environment…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, visited key ongoing projects of CBD Punjab, including CBD Walk, The Second Walk, and CBD NSIT City and reviewed the progress of development and construction activities. CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin was accompanied by Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Engineering Omar Hayat, Director Architecture & Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, Project Manager CBD NSIT City Yasir Saifullah, senior officials of CBD Punjab, representatives of NESPAK, and project contractors. During his visit to…
The Government of Pakistan and Google signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at exploring avenues to accelerate national digital transformation, expand digital skills, and foster AI-driven innovation across key sectors, in support of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of boosting Pakistan’s IT exports and digital economy towards $30 billion by 2030. The Prime Minister hosted a special reception in honour of the visiting Google leadership delegation, and witnessed the signing ceremony. The event was also attended by Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Google Vice President for Government Affairs and…
A grand entertainment event is set to take place in the world of music and entertainment on September 19. Organized by OP Productions, the musical show will feature internationally acclaimed European DJ Axwell, who will deliver a spectacular live performance.The event will be held at Moin Khan Academy, Karachi, and will be presented in a unique and modern style under the creative direction of OP Productions CEO Omer H Paracha. The show will feature a cinematic theme, incorporating the beautiful concept of sunrise along with state-of-the-art lighting and music to create a memorable atmosphere.According to OP Productions, the music and…
Success Some journeys do not merely lead to destinations; they add a new dimension to a person’s identity. The transition from the corporate world to the creative realm is a story of ambition, hard work, and conviction, one that bridges geographic distances through art. Samad Aariz is one such individual, stepping out of business to establish a distinct identity across film, music, and acting.Introducing himself, Samad shared: “I am a British-Pakistani based in the UK. Professionally, I am an entrepreneur, film producer, music producer, and actor.”He completed his early schooling in Lancashire, England, finishing his GCSEs at Rhyddings High School…
The Aga Khan University (AKU) hosted a screening of A Cry from the Mountains, directed by Karim Shallwanee at Mama Parsi Girls’ Secondary School, one of Pakistan’s oldest schools. The film is an episode from AKU’s award-winning environment and climate documentary series, Voices from the Roof of the World. The event engaged almost 300 students and faculty in meaningful conversations on climate change and its impacts.
The 9th international Digital Printing and Signage Exhibition, DPS WORLD PAKISTAN, was inaugurated today at Expo Centre Lahore, marking the beginning of Pakistan’s leading platform for digital printing and signage industry. The three-day exhibition, organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., will continue until August 23, 2026 bringing together leading local and international companies, industry professionals, technology providers, and business leaders to showcase the latest innovations shaping the future of digital printing and signage. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Ms. Nadia Jahangir Seth, CEO of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority along with Mr. Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO of Fakt…
PSDF has signed an MoU with icōd.ai, Pakistan’s first no-code, AI-powered technology platform to design and deliver a coding and digital-skills pathway for the graduates of PSDF – Mein Digital program.The agreement was signed by Akbar Hussain, Head of Digital Programs, PSDF, and Ammar Aslam, CEO, icōd.ai. The signing ceremony was attended by Ali Dar, Director of External Affairs, icōd.ai. Hassan Jawaid, Director of Community and Operations along with the senior management from both organizations.Under the partnership, icōd.ai will review the coding and digital-skills components of PSDF’s existing training curricula and align course content with current AI-development practice and market…
■ IBA Karachi and DHA Islamabad–Rawalpindi have entered an important collaboration in the field of education. ■ The groundbreaking ceremony for IBA Karachi’s Islamabad Campus was held in DHA Islamabad Phase 5. ■ Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, the Administrator of DHA Islamabad, along with experts and officials from various academic fields, attended the ceremony. ■ IBA Karachi-Islamabad Campus will prove to be an important milestone for Pakistan’s education sector. — Dr. S Akbar Zaidi ■ The establishment of the campus will provide students from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the northern regions with access to education…
The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) Lahore has announced its participation in the sit-in being organised by Jamaat-e-Islami against the petroleum levy, terming the levy a major burden on businesses, industry and the general public. PIBF Lahore President Abdul Wadood Alvi, Secretary General Malik Mehmood Ahmed and Vice President Hafiz Ejaz said the business community had serious reservations over the continued burden of petroleum-related taxes and levies, which increase transportation and production costs and ultimately fuel inflation. They said reducing the cost of energy and petroleum products was essential for improving the cost of doing business, strengthening industrial competitiveness and…