IBA Karachi and AKU-IED have entered a strategic partnership through the signing
of a Letter of Agreement (LoA) to jointly develop and deliver the School Management Series 2026–2027,
aimed at strengthening leadership and management capabilities among school administrators.
The signing ceremony was held at AKU-IED, with the agreement signed by Dr. Abdullah Z. Sheikh, Dean &
Professor, School of Business Studies, IBA Karachi, and Dr. Farid Panjwani, Dean and Professor, Institute for
Educational Development, Aga Khan University.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Sahar Awan, Assistant Professor & Chairperson Management
Department, IBA-SBS; Moeid Sultan, Director Finance; Naheed Merchant, Head of Legal Affairs & Secretary
BOG, Fuad Mehdi, Head of Marketing & Communications, and esteemed faculty members representing IBA
Karachi. Dr. Tania Bubela, Provost and Vice President – Academics, Aga Khan University, joined virtually and
delivered remarks of appreciation.
The 16-week School Management Series, scheduled from November 2026 to March 2027, will be jointly
developed and delivered by both institutions, focusing on strengthening school leadership and management
practices. The program will conclude with a closing ceremony and Leadership Showcase at IBA Karachi.
The collaboration reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing educational leadership and
professional development through academic partnership.
