IBA Karachi had the honor of hosting a distinguished delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), organized by the IBA Center for Business and Economic Research (IBA-CBER), led by Mr. Nathan Porter, Mission Chief to Pakistan, IMF, along with Mr. Mahir Binici, Resident Representative for Pakistan, IMF, and Mr. Muhammad Ali, Office Manager, IMF Pakistan, at the IBA Main Campus. The delegation engaged in discussions with faculty members from the IBA School of Economics and Social Sciences (IBA-SESS) and interacted with students on Pakistan’s economic trajectory.
Dr. Aadil Nakhoda, Assistant Professor and Research Fellow, IBA-CBER, welcomed the delegation. The visit commenced with an insightful faculty discussion. Notable faculty members in attendance included Dr. Asma Hyder, Dean, IBA-SESS, and esteemed members of the Economics Department – Dr. Muhammad Nasir, Chairperson; Dr. Qazi Masood Ahmed, Professor; Dr. Muhammad Salman Khalid and Dr. Syed Ateeb Akhter Shah, Assistant Professors; and Ms. Javeria Younas Abbasi, Lecturer. They engaged in an in-depth exchange with the IMF representatives on key economic and policy matters.
Following the faculty session, the IMF delegation participated in a student interaction session titled ‘Pakistan’s Way Forward.’ During the session, Mr. Porter shared valuable insights on Pakistan’s macroeconomic landscape, policy development, and future economic challenges. The floor was then opened for a Q&A session, where students actively participated with insightful questions, and the IMF representatives responded thoughtfully.
Concluding the visit, Dr. Hyder expressed gratitude to the IMF delegation and presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Porter on behalf of the IBA fraternity. Additionally, Dr. Qazi honored Mr. Binici with a token of appreciation. The session ended with closing remarks and a group photograph, marking the end of a productive and insightful visit. IBA-CBER continues to foster meaningful dialogues, strengthening its role as a hub for academic and policy discussions on Pakistan’s economic and financial landscape.
