- Historic Graduation Milestone: IBA Karachi’s Convocation for the Class of 2024 celebrated its largest graduating batch of 1353 students, including 990 undergraduates, 362 postgraduates, and 1 PhD graduate, with a special highlight on Laiba Ghanyani, the first visually impaired graduate in 70 years.
- Celebration of Excellence and Legacy: The event marked the beginning of IBA’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, with Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and Ms. Sultana Siddiqui commending IBA’s legacy of leadership, world-class faculty, and transformative impact.
- Awards and Inspiration: Graduates were honored with medals and certificates, while Rowing Champion Syeda Manahil Hussain received the ‘Excellence in Sports’ Award, embodying the institution’s values of perseverance, integrity, and societal impact.
IBA Karachi held its Convocation for the Class of 2024 at the Main Campus. It marked a Momentous Occasion as 1353 Graduates were conferred degrees in several disciplines. One of them was Laiba Ghanyani, the first visually impaired to graduate from IBA in 70 years.
As a visually-impaired student, Laiba’s Journey in the BS Social Sciences & Liberal Arts program, with a major in Psychology, has been nothing short of Extraordinary.
Laiba’s Journey is a Testament to Resilience, Determination, and the Power of Dreams.
The Graduating Batch included 990 Graduates from 6 Undergraduate programs, 362 Graduates from 11 Postgraduate programs, and 1 PhD graduate.
The ceremony’s Chief Guest was the Honorable Chief Minister of Sindh and Patron IBA, Syed Murad Ali Shah. Ms. Sultana Siddiqui, President of Hum Network and founder of Moomal Productions, attended as a Guest of Honor.
Patron IBA, Mr. Shah, praised IBA for building a Legacy of Leadership, Excellence, and impact, supported by World-Class Faculty, 67% of whom hold PhD degrees from Leading Global Institutions, and inspiring all.
He stated, “This Convocation holds special significance as IBA prepares to celebrate its 70th Anniversary next year—a Legacy of Leadership, Excellence & Impact.”
The Executive Director, of IBA Karachi, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, applauded the graduating students on achieving this remarkable milestone which is a testament to their dedication and perseverance. Dr. Zaidi stated, “Today is particularly special as we celebrate the largest graduating class in IBA’s history”.
He added, “This day also marks the beginning of a momentous year as we look forward to celebrating IBA’s 70th Anniversary—a testament to our legacy of excellence and transformation.”
Ms. Siddiqui applauded the graduates and recognized IBA for its academic excellence and societal impact and the remarkable achievements of its graduates, who continue to make their alma mater proud. She stated, “IBA graduates should believe in their abilities, dream big, and hold firmly to the values of integrity and honesty, as true success goes beyond personal achievements.”
The Convocation Ceremony featured the position holders in various degree programs who were awarded Medals, Shields, and Merit Certificates. Rowing Champion, Syeda Manahil Hussain (Class of 2024), was awarded the ‘Excellence in Sports’ Award.