IBA Karachi Hosted an Alumni Dinner to Celebrate AACSB Accreditation!
May 17, 2025: IBA Karachi hosted an alumni dinner to celebrate the prestigious AACSB accreditation—an achievement that places IBA among the top 6% elite business schools globally, at the Mariott Hotel.
The evening opened with warm remarks by Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, and was gracefully moderated by Dr. Sahar Awan, Assistant Professor and Chairperson, Management Department, IBA-SBS, who guided the celebration with elegance and energy.
The evening brought together a distinguished gathering of IBA alumni and industry leaders, marking a momentous milestone not just for IBA, but for Pakistan’s higher education landscape.
The event featured reflections from Dr. Abdullah Sheikh, Dean, IBA-SBS; Malahat Awan, Director, Alumni, Resource Mobilization and Corporate Relations, and notable guests, including Mohammad Zubair, Former Governor of Sindh; Wasif Rizvi, President, Habib University; Amir Paracha, CEO, Unilever Pakistan; and Sultana Siddiqui, Chairperson, HUM Network, who shared how this global recognition is a game-changer for business education in Pakistan.
Together, we move forward-setting benchmarks, raising standards, and celebrating IBA's journey to excellence.
About IBA Karachi:
IBA Karachi, Pakistan’s leading and most prestigious institution of higher education, has nurtured generations of trailblazers, with 20,000+ alumni driving innovation and leading organizations across the globe. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern learning spaces, and cutting-edge facilities, IBA offers a world-class education that empowers students to shape the future. Committed to sustainability, IBA fosters an eco-conscious campus community, continuously reducing its carbon footprint through impactful green initiatives. With a rich legacy and an unwavering pursuit of progress, IBA continues to redefine education, leadership, and responsible innovation. Here's to the next 70 years of Visionary Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Sustainable Impact.
