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April 8, 2023April 10, 2023

IBA students secured first position at the KSBL SiMerge ’23

Karachi, April 08, 2023 (PPI-OT):The IBA Sigma team comprising talented undergraduate students from School of Business Studies (SBS) including, Syed Haider Ali, Ali Asghar Hussain, Muhammad Fiaz Kamran, and Tariq Iqbal secured first position at the KSBL SiMerge ’23.

Universities from across Karachi along with candidates from the corporate sectors participated in the competition based on international case studies, comprehensive business proposals, and an advertisement pitch. The competition was highly competitive, where IBA students presented their business plan in front of veteran judges and emerged as the winning team with a cash price of PKR 125,000.

We congratulate our students on this outstanding achievement and wish them success in their future endeavours.

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Executive, Communication and Public Affairs,
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April 8, 2023April 10, 2023

Faculty Achievement – IBA faculty co-authored a paper on developing business incubation process frameworks

Karachi, April 08, 2023 (PPI-OT):Kanza Sohail, Lecturer, Department of Management, School of Business Studies (SBS), co-authored a research paper, titled ‘Developing business incubation process frameworks: A systematic literature review’, published in the Journal of Business Research (ABDC = A; ABS = 3; JPI = 93).

Abstract

The business incubation process has proven increasingly important for startups, and there are now over 10,000 incubators globally, as well as a significant body of literature on the incubation process with an array of discussions on its interventions and outcomes. It is thus important to synthesize the available literature on how different frameworks can shape specific outcomes of the incubation and provide a research agenda for the future.

Drawing on the Context, Intervention, Mechanism, and Outcome (CIMO) framework, we analyse and synthesize four key literature streams: incubator typology; incubator impact and stakeholders; resources, capabilities and technology; and knowledge transfer and incubator performance. The study facilitates a better understanding of the incubation process and the mechanisms used to shape specific outcomes and performance. It also discusses future directions of research, and help policymakers and incubation managers design interventions according to the specific incubator type and incubation process context.

March 24, 2023March 25, 2023

IBA Karachi organized first conference on ‘Emerging Demographic Challenges’

Karachi, March 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Population Research Centre (PRC), Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi hosted its first research conference, in collaboration with the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS), IBA in Karachi on Monday.

The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to a common platform to discuss Pakistan’s population problems and consider their solutions in the light of emerging contexts. The inaugural session was presided over by the First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi. The Keynote speaker was Dr. Sameen Siddiqi, Professor and Chair Department of Community Health Sciences AKUH. Dr. Siddiqi talked about the implications of population growth on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), part of SDG-3 and to be achieved by year 2030.

The first panel discussion was titled ‘The Challenges of Fertility Planning in Pakistan: An Exploration of Societal, Cultural, and Policy Perspectives’. The panellists included, Dr. Saman Naz, Public Health scientist; Dr. Saima Bashir, Joint Secretary Population Association of Pakistan; and Dr. Rafi Amir ud-din, Associate Professor COMSATS University Islamabad. The session was moderated by Dr. Lubna Naz, Associate Professor, IBA. The discussion focused on the various challenges that Pakistani individuals and couples face when it comes to planning their fertility. The panellists explored the societal and cultural pressures that influence fertility decisions, as well as the policy and infrastructure barriers that exist.

The technical sessions included various presentations from researchers and scholars representing institutes from all over Pakistan. The second panel was ‘Addressing Maternal and Child Health Issues in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities’. The panellists included Dr. Talib Lashari, Technical Advisor and Focal Person CIP; Dr. Syed Aziz ur Rab, CEO Greenstar Social Marketing; Dr. Saba Shuja, ECD Development Manager Nutrition Section, UNICEF; Dr. Sadiah Ahsan Pal, Consultant ObGyn; and Ms. Sheena Hadi Director, Ahung. The session was moderated by Aliya Iqbal Naqvi, Faculty SESS, IBA.

The panel discussed challenges and opportunities for improving maternal and child health in Pakistan, including limited healthcare access, cultural norms, poverty, and safe family planning mechanisms. Experts explored solutions such as increasing healthcare access, improving nutrition, promoting awareness for family planning, and investing in education and infrastructure. The theme for the Population Research Conference 2023 was ‘Emerging Demographic Challenges’. The sub-themes for the conference were: (i) Fertility Behaviour / Fertility Planning, (ii) Maternal and Child Health, (iii) Food Insecurity, (iv) Climate Change and Population, (v) Identity, Ethnicity and Social Inclusion.

The event concluded with remarks by Dr. G. M. Arif and Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra, who spoke shortly before dinner for the panellists and speakers.

March 18, 2023March 20, 2023

IBA Karachi organized a summit on the Power of Women Entrepreneurs

Karachi, March 18, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi’s Aman Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) organized a summit on ‘Unlocking The Power of Women Entrepreneurs’, collaboratively with CLICK, Sindh Investment Department (SID) and IBA’s Alumni Affairs Department. In her address, the chief guest, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, and Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme, Shazia Marri, emphasized on the need to train women so they contribute to the economy. “More inclusive societies will emerge, if human capital is developed,” said Marri.

Dignitaries from The World Bank, the SID, Mr. Muhammad Sohail, Alumni Representative on the IBA Board of Governors and women entrepreneurs also graced the occasion. During his opening remarks, Executive Director, IBA, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi reiterated that women play an important role in the society. Following the chief guest’s remarks, a panel discussion commenced featuring eminent women entrepreneurs: Misbah Naqvi, Early-Stage Investor, Co-Founder and General Partner at i2i Ventures, Kauffman Fellow; Nadia Patel Gangjee, Founder Sheops, Founder and CEO Femprow; Saeeda Mandviwalla CEO and Art Director, Toni and Guy and CEO, Spa Ceylon; and Tara Uzra Dawood, CEO, Ladies Fund, Board Member, Pakistan State Oil and Dawood Family Takaful Limited. The session was moderated by Dr. Saima Husain, Assistant Professor and Director, Quality Enhancement Cell, IBA.

The women entrepreneurs shared their life experiences, their struggles and challenges, and what enabled them to become change makers. Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Investment and Public Private Projects, spoke about the outcome of the CLICK project which will enable the government and policy planners to take necessary actions for facilitating women in the formal economy.

Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz, Assistant Professor and Director, IBA-AMAN CED delivered the closing remarks, thanked SID and CLICK for their support, and distributed the mementos among the chief guest and panelists. Twenty-seven, female IBA students and alumni showcased their start-ups and businesses at the event. The event was a remarkable opportunity to network with various stakeholders.

March 16, 2023March 17, 2023

IBA Karachi celebrated notable graduates at the Alumni Excellence Awards 2023

Karachi, March 16, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi on Friday honoured thirteen members of its alumni community for their professional achievements and service to the community. Attended by more than 350 alumni, the event acknowledged contributions of the awardees in a wide range of professional fields, including entrepreneurship, environment, governance, diversity and inclusion, arts and media, philanthropy, and sports. The event was moderated by Ms. Malahat Awan, Director Alumni Affairs and Resource Mobilization, IBA Karachi who welcomed the guests to IBA’s 1st Annual Alumni Excellence Awards.

Delivering the welcome address, Executive Director IBA, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, lauded the growing community of IBA graduates for their efforts in shaping the society. He recognized other guests present in the room including, Dr. Ishrat Husain, Professor Emeritus and former Dean and Director IBA, Dr. Miftah Ismail, former Finance Minister, Mr. Muneer Kamal, former Chairman NBP and Pakistan Stock Exchange, and Mr. Tariq Kirmani, Chairman Oil and Gas Pakistan Ltd.

Mr. Mohammad Sohail, Alumni Representative on the BoG of IBA, also spoke at the occasion. He welcomed the support of the IBA fraternity and shared the recent initiatives taken by the IBA to engage its alumni fraternity.

Winners from diverse backgrounds were present at the ceremony. The list includes: Ms. Mahoor Shahzad for her excellence in Badminton (Graduate of 2018), Mr. Asif Peer, CEO Systems Ltd. (1999), Ms. Narmeen Khan, Managing Director (Malaysia and Singapore) Mondelez International (1997), Mr. Shakir Moin, Chief of Marketing North America Coca Cola (1993), Mr. Zafar Masud, CEO Bank of Punjab (1993), Mr. Sabir Sami, Global CEO KFC (1988), Mr. Amir Adnan, Owner Amir Adnan (1987), Mr. Ruhail Muhammad, CEO Lucky Electric Power Co. (1986), Mr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President The Aga Khan University (1986), Mr. Asad Umar, former Minister Finance Pakistan (1984), Mr. Shabbir Diwan, CEO Gatron Industries Ltd. (1983), Mr. Mohammad Zubair, former Governor of Sindh (1981) and Ms. Shahla Aly, Vice President, gTech Ads Product and Tools Operations at Google. Each of the recipients have excelled in their domains and have helped place IBA and Pakistan on the map through their achievements.

The event was attended by senior faculty, deans, and members of the staff.

Prominent alumni who attended the event included, Mr. Mohsin Nathani, President and CEO Habib Metropolitan Bank, Mr. Shahid Khan, Country Head UBER, Dr. Owais Shaikh, Leading IP legal expert in Pakistan, Ms. Huma Adnan, Founder FnkAsia, Dr. Shahid Zaki, Former CEO Philips and others. The event closed with dinner and networking as old colleagues and classmates came together to celebrate this iconic moment of celebrating brilliance at IBA.

February 2, 2023February 3, 2023

Executive Director IBA hosted the German dignitaries to explore avenues for collaboration

Karachi, February 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):Mr. Alfred Grannas, the German Ambassador to Pakistan and Dr. Rudiger Lotz, Consul General of Germany in Karachi met Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, and IBA at the IBA City Campus. The discussion focused on potential avenues of collaboration in areas including joint seminars, conferences, and exchanges between the IBA Karachi and German institutes of higher education.