IoBM and Salaam Takaful Limited sign MoU
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) signed a memorandum of understanding with Salaam Takaful Limited (STL) on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at IoBM. The signatories were Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM and Mr. Rizwan Hussain, Managing Director and CEO, Salaam Takaful Limited. Present on the occasion were STL’s Mr. Noman Zaidi, Head of Human Resources; Mr. Farhan Sheikh, Head […]
IoBM holds Career Fair 2023
The 2023 Career Fair organized by the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on Thursday, February 02, 2023, was inaugurrated by Mr. Bashir Janmohammad, Chancellor IoBM. It was attended by Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM; Ms. Sabina Mohsin, Executive Director, Administration, Admissions and Finance; Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, Acting Rector IoBM, Deans, HoDs, Faculty and Management. […]
AI that works for all. An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
AI tools boost productivity by a high percentage. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are the future of work, and most people are actively using these tools to make it easy to perform certain tasks. AI is actively being used in different industries such as education, healthcare, real-estate, business, content writing and finance. Read more
Dr. Shahida Wizarat’s book launched at IoBM
Karachi: The book launch ceremony of “Alternative to the IMF And Other Out of the Box Solutions” by Dr. Shahida Wizarat was held on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The Chief Guest was Mr. Bashir Janmohammad, Chancellor IoBM. The speakers on the occasion were Ambassador Hasan Javed; Engineer Abdul Jabbar, VP FPCCI; and Mr. Azhar Jamil, […]
IoBM hosts Orientation session for Spring 2023 semester
The Orientation for the Spring 2023 semester at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) was held on Saturday, January 21, 2023. The Orientation session at IoBM was organized under the leadership of Ms. Sabina Mohsin, Director Administration, Admissions and Finance with close coordination of various departments including General Administration, Admissions, IT, Maintenance, Marketing, and Media. […]
The Challenge of Change
IoBM’s Business School, the College of Business Management CBM, held a ‘Strategy retreat’ on January 4, 2023. CBM has achieved the highest W category accreditation in Pakistan, placing it among the top 10 business schools nationally (out of over 100). Synonymous with IoBM’s vision of being a top international Institution, this strategy retreat initiated a […]
Graduation Ceremony of SSKIC’s Cohort 2 held at IoBM
The graduation ceremony for the second cohort of the Shahjehan S. Karim Incubation Center (SSKIC), IoBM, was held on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque, was the Chief Guest. He said that the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), Pakistan, is enhancing the skills development of the […]
Game-changing skills to learn in 2023. An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
Whether a professional or a student, gaining technical skills can significantly boost your career, there are exciting opportunities for tech professionals based on the latest trends. New skills can help you attain job satisfaction, security, and earnings. What thrived well three years ago may already be outdated by now. In 2023, people ought to learn […]
IoBM’s CTO & Director CIT Dr. Imran Batada paper has been accepted by JoEED (HEC Recognized Journal)
IoBM’s CTO & Director CIT Dr. Imran Batada papers titled “Impact of Skill Development Program for producing Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan” has been accepted by the Journal of Education and Educational Development (HEC Recognized Journal). The study has shown that training programs initiated by the Pakistan government such as BBSHRRDB (Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource […]
IoBM and BankIslami become knowledge partners to promote Islamic finance
Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and BankIslami Pakistan Limited signed an MoU on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. According to the MoU, BankIslami will serve as a knowledge partner to facilitate the operations of the Center for Islamic Business and Finance, College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM). BankIslami will develop […]
Dr. Shujaat Mubarik, Dean CBM, IoBM co-authors two books
Dr. Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Dean College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), has co-authored two books: “Human Capital, Innovation and Disruptive Digital Technology” and “The Dynamics of Intellectual Capital in Current Era”. “Human Capital, Innovation and Disruptive Digital Technology” offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of human capital in industry […]
The Future of Human Work. An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
ChatGPT was just launched recently on November 30, 2022, and has gained a lot of popularity. In just five days, it got over one million users. This is compared to Facebook which took 10 months to reach over a million users. This shows how many people rushed to go use the ChatGPT tool, which is […]
IoBM holds 25th “Silver Jubilee” Convocation
The 25th “Silver Jubilee” Convocation of IoBM was held on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Executive Director, Ms. Sabina Mohsin, led from the front the Convocation Planning Commitee (CPC), that completed all tasks of the milestone Convocation with dedication. This event could not have been possible without the guidance of President IoBM, Mr. Talib Karim and […]
ICE 2022 discusses shifts in the education paradigm
The first International Conference on Education (ICE-2022) was held at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi on November 19, 2022. The theme of this two-day conference was The Changing Educational Landscape. ICE-2022 Conference Patron and President IoBM, Mr. Talib Karim said that we need to bring uniformity to the curriculum in Pakistan. “We must […]
The Startup Visa an opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
Just like most visas, a startup visa is a temporary residence permit to live in certain countries. This visa targets entrepreneurs who are looking for outside financing. Once their startup is stable, they can opt for permanent residency if they meet all the country’s requirements. Read more
Expert Piece on Diving into the Metaverse.by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
Travel the world, without a passport, and from the comfort of your own home! This is the beauty of the metaverse. Read more
IoBM and Epiphany sign MoU
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Epiphany on Monday, October 31, 2022. The MoU focuses on pursuing capacity-building initiatives including developing and strengthening new-age skills through workshops, training projects and mentorship; participation in seminars, conferences and workshops; identification of opportunities for faculty development, outreach and networking with […]
The Future is Digital. An opinon by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
Digital nomads tend to work remotely from different locations. They don’t just work in one designated office; instead they work in co-working spaces, libraries, homes, coffee shops, vacation spots, and other places they feel ideal. This is possible through the use of laptops, mobile phones, and wireless connections. read more
Digital Leaders Pakistan featured IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
Dr. Imran Batada is working in IoBM as CTO & Director Center of Information & Technology. Before joining IoBM, Dr. Batada was associated with IBA Karachi as CIO & Director Center of Information & Communication Technology (CICT). read more
Generation Alpha. An opinon by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
Generation Alpha comprises children born in 2010 or later. These are the children who were born in the age of Instagram and iPad. They are known to have superior tech-savvy skills, but low social skills. Due to technological advancement, it is difficult to protect these children from various online harms like cyberbullying, adult content, gaming […]
IoBM showcases films by young Pakistani and Indian filmmakers
Ms. Anastasia Kolivas, Public Diplomacy Officer, US Consulate General in Karachi graced her presence at the film screening held at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on September 15, 2022. The Media Studies Department at IoBM organized the screening of two films under the ‘Kitnay Duur Kitnay Paas’ project organized by Seeds of Peace and supported by […]
IoBM holds Orientation for Fall 2022
The Orientation session for the Fall 2022 Semester was held on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The program was planned, coordinated, and executed under the leadership of Ms. Sabina Mohsin, Executive Director Admissions, Administration and Finance. IoBM’s various departments including Admissions, Academics, Finance, IT, Security, Student Affairs, Maintenance, Media, and General Administration worked in close coordination to […]
The Future of NFTs. An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are non-modifiable digital assets that represent artworks, music pieces and other real-life objects and sit on a blockchain. The NFT market is robust and continuously developing, leading to a rise in NFT users and transactions. The NFT collection is built on community, culture, and utility, and it is an excellent indicator of […]
Web 3.0: The future of the internet. An opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada
At first, there was Web 1.0, which was upgraded to Web 2.0, and now Web 3.0 is here with us. At first, Web 1.0 was basically about creating static websites before the emergence of dynamic web pages. The websites made at that time were simple and often unresponsive. Web 2.0 came with some transformation, and […]
IoBM and NUST to collaborate on research and innovation
Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) signed a memorandum of agreement to develop academic cooperation and collaborate on research projects. The signing ceremony was held on September 1, 2022, at IoBM. The areas of interest for cooperation with NUST include Environment and Energy Management, IT, Finance, Business Management, […]
Chief Secretary Sindh highlights the need for skills development
The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research & Development Board (BBSHRRDB) conducted the 14th phase of the BBSHRRDB. It was organized in collaboration with the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. The BBSHRRDB, a four-month training program, was held from February to May 2022. The certificate distribution ceremony was held on August 30, 2022, at […]
IoBM and WANZ IT sign MoU
WANZ International Technology (Pvt.) Ltd. (WANZ IT) and the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) signed a memorandum of understanding on August 31, 2022. The MoU will set forth the understandings and intentions between IoBM and WANZ IT for providing maximum facilitation to young IoBM entrepreneurs and graduates from IT and business management faculties to participate […]
IoBM students organize Eureka Fair 2022
Technology has emerged as a key source in managing the business operations. In this era, a majority of organizations are executing their businesses with the help of technology and many of them are executing their operations online. Management & HRM Department, College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), offers the […]
Russian Consul General visits IoBM
The Russian Consul General in Karachi, H.E Mr. Andrey Viktorovich Fedorov visited the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on August 10, 2022. During his talk, he shed light on Pakistan-Russia diplomatic ties and how they have evolved over the last many years. Mr. Fedorov shared that Russia has offered several scholarships to Pakistani students. He […]
IoBM alumnus, Sana Sadiq, publishes a travelogue
IoBM’s alumni, Sana Sadiq (MBA Executive in Marketing – 2014), at the College of Business Management (CBM), Institute of Business Management (IoBM), recently launched her travelogue, “Hakayat Az Sarzameen-e-Atish-o-Ishq”. It is published by Daastan. The book is a memoir recollecting her journey to the deserts of Azerbaijan. She shares her experiences of living in three […]
President IoBM recognized for his outstanding contribution to Higher Education
Mr. Talib Karim, President Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi has been bestowed with the “Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award” by Total Communications. Syed Irfan Ali, Managing Director – DPC State Bank presented the award to Mr. Talib Karim during the 14th InfoSec Conference 2022 held on July 21. Also present on the occasion […]
Continuity of the IT ecosystem – 5 Point Agenda to Expand IT Export to $15 Billion an opinion by IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
Article ‘Continuity of the IT ecosystem – 5 Point Agenda to Expand IT Export to $15 Billion ‘ has been published in “The News”. Measures need to be taken to ensure that IT exports increase from $ 3 billion to $15 billion. The first way is by extending the tax exemption of the IT sector […]
Diploma Certificate Distribution Ceremony for Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Diploma Certificate Distribution Ceremony for Digital Marketing and E-Commerce was held at IoBM which comprises Senior Faculty Members, students, and other esteemed personalities including the CTO & Directory CIT, Rector, Dean, and Head of Departments. On this occasion, Dr. Imran Batada ☑ Global CIO Award Winner. shared his comments on the importance of applying to learn […]
IoBM’s Abdullah Qamar wins Men’s Double Championship
Abdullah Qamar, Captain of IoBM Badminton Team, wins the Men’s Double Championship at the All Sindh Badminton Championship 2022. It was held at the KPT Sports Complex, Karachi from June 13 to 17, 2022 under the supervision of Sindh Badminton Association. Over 250 players participated from Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Benazirabad and other cities of Sindh. […]
Industry 4.0 in Pakistan an opinion by IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
Industry 4.0 can be called the Fourth Industrial Revolution that introduces relevant improvements to be integrated into smart and future factories. This will lead to the fusing of the digital and physical world. Additionally, industry 4.0 will lead to improved productivity, efficiency, potential effects, economic opportunities, and social opportunities. Global economic growth will mean that […]
Diploma In E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Batch 6 Announced
Diploma in Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Batch-5 classes has been started after successful registration, the Institute of Business Management – IoBM – Center of Information & Technology has started this batch on 4th June 2022. Students from different industries, having diversified backgrounds, have enrolled in this diploma program such as Financials, Banking, Marketing, E-Commerce, Pharmaceutical, […]
IoBM and Aspin Pharma Collaboration
Aspin Pharma (Pvt.) Limited and the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), recently entered into a collaboration and signed a Project Deployment Agreement to strengthen Industry-Academia collaboration. According to this collaboration, IoBM will offer services including design, development and implementation along with knowledge transfer and training to Aspin staff, Dr. Imran Batada will act as the […]
IoBM organized the BBSHRRDB Symposium 2022
Recently, IoBM with the support of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research & Development Board (BBSHRRDB) trained over 200 underprivileged youth in different courses such as Social Media Marketing, Graphic Designing, E-Commerce, and CIT. IoBM organized a final symposium ceremony on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Present at this occasion were Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM; […]
ESUP organizes a visit of VP Queen Mary University of London to IoBM
The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) organized an event at IoBM on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The speaker was Prof. Dr. Colin B. Grant, Vice-Principal (International) at Queen Mary University of London. The session was hosted by Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM. Dr. Grant had an interactive discussion with the Rector, Deans, Heads of Departments, […]
Opening ceremony of the HEC Funded Sindh consortium of universities held at IoBM
The opening ceremony of the HEC Funded Sindh consortium of universities, for the establishment of Business Incubation Centers (BICs) with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, was held on May 28, 2022, at IoBM, Karachi. The Chief Guest was Professor Dr. Tariq Rafi, Chairman Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC). Invited to this event were the […]
Metaverse for Pakistan an opinion by IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
It has been published in “The News”. Pakistan must take a deeper effort to train the population on the importance of the metaverse; there are many innovators and IT professionals that can help to make the process easier. Information Technology opened up roles for professionals willing to use diverse tools and their skills for the […]
The launch of HEC funded Sindh Consortium of Universities for Business Incubation Center
The soft launch of the HEC funded Sindh consortium of universities, for the establishment of Business Incubation Centers (BICs) with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, was held on May 18, 2022. The consortium was formed in April 2022 by the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and led by Mehran University of Engineering & Technology […]
Tazeen Jaffer, IoBM alumnus, promoted to SVP (Transaction Banking) at Faysal Bank
Tazeen Jaffer, IoBM alumnus has been promoted to Senior Vice President (SVP) Transaction Banking at Faysal Bank. She completed her BBA in 2010 and MBA (Finance) in 2013 from the College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM),. Previously Tazeen served in the Strategy, Product & Channel Management department (JS Investments […]
Jahangir Khan inaugurates IoBM Squash Court
Pakistan’s Squash legend and six-time World Open Champion, Jahangir Khan, inaugurated the newly renovated IoBM Squash Court. Present on the occasion were IoBM’s President Mr. Talib Karim, Ms. Sabina Mohsin, Executive Director along with Dean, HoDs, faculty, management, and students. The Sports and Student Affairs Department played an instrumental role in the renovation of this squash […]
IoBM Forms a Consortium for HEC Grant to Foster Innovation and Commercialization
IoBM forms a consortium with three universities to establish its Shahjehan Syed Karim Incubation Center (SSK-IC) with the Higher Education Commission. HEC Pakistan has focused on encouraging universities to raise their innovation and sustainability capacity through the ORIC offices of various institutes. IoBM is the only private sector university amongst the members to sign the […]
Sanitary napkin vending machine installed at IoBM
Entrepreneurs have a knack for solving a problem by giving the best solution in the available resources. GoVendi is a FemTech Startup that is venturing to provide females access to feminine hygine products in public places. It recently installed a vending machine providing sanitary napkins at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. The initiative […]
Startups and Funding an opinion by IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
Have you ever thought of creating your startup? If you have a new concept and know that it can go a long way, venturing into a startup might be the solution. However, you will need to have done thorough research, made a business model, and checked the market value. Many startups end up getting capital […]
Abrar Ahmad Khan, IoBM alumnus, joins The Beaconhouse Group as Chief Marketing Officer
Abrar Ahmad Khan, IoBM alumnus, (MBA Class of 2000) from the College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), has joined the Beaconhouse Group as their Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). He will be heading the Marketing, Communications, and Brand teams for the Group. Previously, Abrar served as General Manager of the […]
OBE Webinar Training for Faculty and Lab Engineers at IoBM
Trainer 1: Dr. Razia Zia (Associate Chairperson, Electrical Engineering Dept, SSUET)Trainer 2: Dr. Ibrar ul Haq (Chairperson, Electrical Engineering Dept, SSUET) Date: 9th March 2022Time: 1115 – 1300 hours Washington Accord is a multi-lateral agreement between bodies responsible for accreditation or recognition of tertiary-level engineering qualifications within their jurisdictions who have chosen to work collectively to assist the mobility […]
Going Digital By IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
There has been rampant growth of e-commerce and digital businesses in Pakistan. This has helped open up the region to new market opportunities over time. The world has grown and become a global market, in which people from different continents can order and get items effortlessly within a month or two. Even though shipping may […]
IoBM students selected in the Men and Women Netball Teams for HEC and Sindh
IoBM’s students Hafsa Mudassar, Aleena Gul and Haya Amir, and Moiz Hassan Butt were selected in various capacities in the HEC and Sindh Netball Teams for Women and Men. Hafsa Mudassar and Aleena Gul were selected for the HEC Women Netball Camp held in Lahore. They represented the HEC Women Netball Team participating at the […]
IoBM and Kiran Foundation sign MoU
IoBM and Kiran Foundation (KF) signed an MoU on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. According to the agreement, the two institutions will join hands to educate the children from the underprivileged sector of Lyari. The signatories were Mr. Talib Syed Karim, President IoBM, and Ms. Sabina Khatri, Founder and Chairperson, Kiran Foundation. According to the agreement, […]
IoBM holds its first Open House in Hyderabad
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi held its first-ever Open House in Hyderabad on March 30, 2022. It was arranged by the Marketing and Communications (MARCOM) Department, IoBM. Students from the Intermediate and O/A-level tracks attended the event. The objective was to provide career counseling and guidance to these students. IoBM’s faculty introduced the […]
Industrial Visit To Mapak Edible Oils Solvent Plant (Pvt.) Limited
A field trip was planned to Mapak Edible Oils Solvent plant (Pvt.) Limited by the Department of Industrial Environment and Energy Management, IoBM on March 29, 2022. As many as 25 students of the Industrial Management Department, a senior faculty member, Dr. Irshad Khan, Dr. Falak Shad Memon, and Ms.Syeda Faiza participated in the visit. MAPAK […]
IoBM students’ industrial visit to DP World
The Department of Logistics & Supply Chain Management, College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), organized an Educational Field Trip to DP World for the class Essentials of Supply Chain Management on 30th March 2022. This industrial visit was organized by Faculty Member Sajid Nazir – CISCOM, CSCA, MCIPS, and SCM Assistant Officer Mr. Basit Chawla, with prior permission from Hon. […]
Diploma In E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Batch 5 Announced
After an enormous response to the Diploma in Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Batch-4, the Institute of Business Management – IoBM – Center of Information & Technology has started the fourth batch today (27th March 2022). Students from different industries having diversified backgrounds have been enrolled in this program such as Financials, Banking, Marketing, E-Commerce, Pharmaceutical, […]
IoBM gifts planter to Korangi Creek Cantonment Beautification Drive
Institute of Business Management (IoBM) gifted a planter to the Korangi Creek Cantonment Beautification Drive in a ceremony held on Monday, March 28, 2022. Mr. Talib Karim, President, IoBM, inaugurated the planter. He was accompanied by Mr. Omer Masoom Wazir, Cantonment Executive Officer, Korangi Creek. IoBM was one of the first educational institutes to open […]
Dr. Tariq Soomro Becomes The First Pakistani selected as an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributor
Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, Acting Rector, IoBM, Karachi has become the first Pakistani to be selected by the IEEE Computer Society to the ‘Inaugural Class of IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributors’. This milestone recognizes Dr. Soomro’s contributions to society and the profession. Dr. Soomro is also the Dean of IoBM’s College of Computer Science and […]
The Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP) and IoBM held an Intra-College Documentary Competition
Bringing Sindh’s stories to life to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of PakistanMinistry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with IoBM hosted an event The Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan by holding the Intra-College Documentary Competition on Thursday. It was […]
IoBM wins HEC Intervarsity Zone-G Football Championship 2021-22
IoBM Football Team defeated Ziauddin University (1-0) to win the HEC Intervarsity Zone-G Football Championship 2021-22. The tournament was organized by Iqra University and the final was played at the Aga Khan Gymkhana Football Ground. Earlier, IoBM defeat SZABIST (3-0) in the pre-quarterfinal. IoBM defeated Sir Syed University in the semi-final (1-0). IoBM Football Team […]
The rise of tech unicorns by IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
The high potential of the tech industry has led to the growth of ‘tech unicorns’ which are companies that have been valued at more than $1 billion by investors. Their game changing innovations have caught the eye of many investors. Tech unicorns specialise in different things like payments, technology, businesses, fintech, etc. For a complete […]
PCFR and IoBM organized a seminar on the State of Pakistan’s Economy
A seminar on “State of Pakistan’s Economy: Present and Future” was held on Saturday evening at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. It was jointly organized by the Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations (PCFR) and IoBM. The speakers included Pakistan’s noted economist, Dr. Kaiser Bengali, and former FBR Chairman, Mr. Shabbar Zaidi. Veteran diplomats […]
IoBM Portal launched
IoBM launched the IoBM Portal on Thursday, March 03, 2022. It can be accessed at https://iobmportal/ (within the IoBM premises). Present on this occasion were Mr. Talib S. Karim, President; Dr. Imran Batada, CTO and Director CIT; Rector, Deans, HoDs, Faculty, and Management. The portal was created and launched by the Information Technology Department, IoBM led by […]
Industrial Visit to Atlas Group
A visit to Atlas Group, Landhi was planned by the Department of Electrical Engineering, IoBM in collaboration with MUET on 22nd February 2022. In all 20 students of the Electrical Engineering department, a senior faculty member, Dr. Irfan Ullah Khan, and lab engineer, Mr. Mukesh Kumar participated in the visit. Atlas Group consists of many ventures. […]
President’s Merit Scholarship Ceremony 2021
The President’s Merit Scholarship Ceremony 2021 was organized under the guidance of Ms. Sabina Mohsin, Executive Director Admissions, Administration and Finance, IoBM. She received complete support from the Admissions and Scholarships teams diligently working to complete all tasks at hand and to make this event a success. The certificate distribution event of the President’s Merit […]
IoBM earns 2nd place at the 70th Pakistan Annual Flower Show
IoBM secured the second prize at the 70th Pakistan Annual Flower Show organized by the Horticultural Society of Pakistan. It was held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the A.K Khan Park Seaview, Clifton, Karachi. IoBM earned this prize in the Educational Institute Gardens category. The prize was received on behalf of IoBM by Mr. […]
IoBM hosts Career Fair 2022
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi organized its Career Fair 2022 on February 24, 2022. As many as seventy leading Human Resources wings, particularly talent acquisition teams represented their companies at the event. The relevant personnel of these companies interacted with IoBM’s students and alumni, held career counseling sessions, and guided students on the road map […]
IoBM and Shell Tameer come together to promote entrepreneurship
IoBM and Shell Tameer signed an Agreement on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Under the agreement, Shell Tameer will provide mentorship to start-ups incubated at IoBM’s Shahjehan S. Karim Incubation Center (SSK-IC), facilitate consultancy and training workshops for start-ups, and promote grant challenges and other activities across their social and digital platforms. IoBM will partner with […]
IoBM wins AKJ Inter-University Futsal Tournament 2022
IoBM Futsal “A” Team defeated Habib University (6-2) to win the AKJ Inter-University Futsal Tournament 2022. The final match was played on February 20, 2022 at the NED University Futsal Court. The Tournament was organized by AKJ Pakistan Sports Events Management in collaboration with NED University. Earlier in the tournament, IoBM defeated Roots Millennium University […]
Diploma in e-Commerce & Digital Marketing Batch-4 Announced
Diploma in e-Commerce Batch-3 launched by the Center of Information & Technology IoBM received an overwhelming response.We are now announcing admissions in Batch-4. Classes will be starting from 20h March 2022 and the last date of fee submission is 15th March 2022. Dr. Imran Batada is a lead trainer for the entire diploma program. The […]
MoU signed between IoBM and the Presidential Initiative for Artificial Intelligence & Computing (PIAIC)
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between IoBM and the Presidential Initiative for Artificial Intelligence & Computing (PIAIC) on Saturday. As an academic partner, IoBM will provide logistics support including its auditorium to PIAIC that will offer courses related to AI and computing. The MoU was signed by Mr. Talib S. Karim, President IoBM, and […]
Financial Inclusion by IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
The most recent update in the digital banking sector shows that Pakistan is growing digitally at a fast pace. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the licencing and regulatory framework for setting up digital banks. Over time, there has been the growth of digital insurance, digital economy, paperless payments, cryptocurrency, and other digital […]
IoBM graduate Sami Wahid appointed as the Managing Director for Mondelez Pakistan
IoBM graduate Sami Wahid has been appointed as the Managing Director for Mondelez Pakistan. Sami, who completed his BBA (2004) and MBA in Marketing (2005) from IoBM, will oversee the business strategy and commercial offerings of Mondelez Pakistan. Sami has over 17 years of experience in marketing, sales, and strategy. He joined Mondelez International in […]
Impact Of Individual Life Assurance System (ILAS) On The Net Benefits Of EFU Life – Journal Publication by IoBM’s CTO & Director – CIT, Dr. Imran Batada
This case study explored the impact of the Individual Life Assurance System (ILAS) on the net benefits of EFU Life Assurance Ltd., a leading insurance company in Pakistan. Abstract This case study explored the impact of the Individual Life Assurance System (ILAS) on the net benefits of EFU Life, a leading insurance company in Pakistan. […]
Exclusive talk on “Leadership in Changing Times” held at IoBM
Tariq Khan, the author of ‘Leadership in Changing Times’, was in conversation with Javaid Ahmed, at the College of Business Management (CBM), Institute of Business Management (IoBM on Saturday. Present on this occasion were Talib Karim, President IoBM; Khalid Jawed Khan, Attorney General for Pakistan, along with corporate executives of Pakistan. IoBM’s Rector, Deans, HoDs, […]
IoBM holds an Orientation program for Spring Semester 2022 students
The Orientation for the newly admitted students in the Spring Semester 2022 was held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the SSK Center of Excellence. The Master of Ceremony (MC) was Dr. Asima Faisal, Head of Health and Hospital Management, IoBM. The program began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Mohsin Ali (BS-SESL) […]
Technical skills for 2022 by Dr. Imran Batada
Today’s world is significantly changing from time to time due to the advancement of technologies. The market has reflected the kind of community we are living in. We are now entering the robotic world that has impacted the human workforce. This means most humans will work remotely while robots perform their tasks. The skills gap […]
IoBM signs MoU with Solutions Inc
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Solutions-Inc signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Through this collaboration, IoBM becomes an academic strategic partner for the upcoming 8th Pakistan CIO Summit & 6th IT Showcase. Moreover, it will help bridge the academia-industry gap. The signatories of the MoU were Dr. Imran […]
FoodFusion, YouTube channel of IoBM alumnus Asad Memon, is the first Pakistani food channel to reach 1 billion views
Asad Memon, an IoBM alumnus (BCS 2004, MBA 2008), established his YouTube channel FoodFusion on May 9, 2016, with his wife, Saima. FoodFusion has become the first Pakistani food channel on YouTube to cross 1 billion views. The channel has been attracting viewers from across the world because of the delectable recipes they share and […]
IoBM graduate nominated amongst the top 300 most influential women in Global Islamic Banking and Finance industry
Amna Rafiq Mughal, IoBM graduate (2016) has been nominated amongst the top 300 most influential women in Global Islamic Banking and Finance industry. She is the recipient of the WOMANi award for her contributions to Islamic finance in the capacity of products development and management. Amna had previously been associated with Siemens and SAP – […]
IoBM wins Badminton (Boys) Championship
IoBM successfully defended its title and won the HEC Intervarsity Zone “G” Badminton (Boys) Championship 2021-22 on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. In the semi-finals, IoBM defeated Hamdard University (3-0). IoBM and IBA played the finals that IoBM won comprehensively (3-0) to win the Championship. The matches were played at the multi-purpose sports area on the IoBM campus. […]
IoBM-SSKIC graduates its first Startup Cohort
The Shahjehan S Karim Incubation Center (SSK-IC) at the Institute of Business Management, Karachi held the Dr. Ahmer S. Karim (ASK) Cohort-1 Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday. The Chief Guest was Mr. Nadeem Hussain, Chairman, Pakistan Fintech Network and Executive Chairman, Planet N Group of Companies. Four start-ups were awarded graduation that were incubated at the […]
IoBM holds 24th Convocation; 1,249 degrees conferred
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) held its 24th Convocation on Saturday, December 11, 2021. As many as 1,249 graduates were awarded degrees in business management and allied disciplines. Gold medals were awarded to 16 students while 37 graduates received Merit Certificates. Leading the Convocation Planning Committee (CPC) was Ms. Sabina Mohsin, Executive Director, IoBM and Convener […]
IoBM Alumni Raises $4.5 million for their startup
IoBM alumni Mina Salman (MBA 2005), Salman Sattar (MBA 2005), Abdul Muqeet (BBA 2016 – MBA 2017), Mushkbar Arshad (BBA 2016 – MBA 2017), from the College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), are founding members of Bagallery, Pakistan’s largest beauty and fashion startup. It has raised its Series A […]
IoBM’s first female volleyball team participates in the HEC Kamyab Jawan Sports Gala 2021
IoBM’s first female volleyball team participated at the HEC Kamyab Jawan Sports Gala 2021 in Islamabad on December 7, 2021. IoBM played against Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan but lost by 2-0. The Scores were 25-22 and 25-18 points. IoBM is proud of its female volleyball team for giving a good performance. We look forward […]
IoBM wins EFP Breakthrough Challenge 2021
Students of IoBM’s BBA, BS – Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BS-LSCM), and BS – Accounting and Finance (BS – ACF) have won the EFP Breakthrough Challenge 2021. It was organized by the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP). The students representing IoBM were Momina Abbas Soomro (BS – LSCM), Asheeque Ali (BS – LSCM), Urooj Navid BBA (HR), Shiza Abbasi (BBA-HR), […]
SMART GRID: The Future of Electricity Networks
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Sciences-IoBM organized a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar from 12:00 to 14:00 on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the EMEC Conference Room. Dr. Zeeshan Shahid was invited to Speak on the “Smart Grid: the Future of Electricity Networks.” The program was attended by the […]
Three IoBM students were selected for the Global UGRAD Pakistan program
Three IoBM students were selected for the Fall 2021 cohort as Cultural Ambassadors of Pakistan. They were seventh semester students: Muskan (BBA Honors), Komal Fatima (BS Accounting and Finance), and Fiza Abdul Hameed (BBA Honors) from the College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM). Global UGRAD Pakistan program is a […]
The Future of FinTech – An opinion article by IoBM’s CTO, Dr. Imran Batada
FinTech – the buzzword for financial technology – has made transactions easier. It is blurring the lines between service providers, allowing bankers and tech providers to provide almost similar services. Some investors have put a large sum of money into FinTech. This is to help provide better services to Millennial customers. Around the world, digitalisation […]
Students’ industrial visit organized by the LSCM Department
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCSM) Department, College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), arranged a field visit for SCM201 (Shipping Ocean Freights and Port Operations Transportations) and the Fall 2018 batch to the Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT). It was held on Friday, November 19, 2021. A detailed […]
IoBM Faculty becomes Pakistan’s first Unreal Authorized Instructor
Shaun Ansari, Lecturer and Assistant Manager at the Institute of Business Management’s Media Studies Department, has become Pakistan’s first Unreal Authorized Instructor (UAI). Unreal Engine is a game engine developed by Epic Games. It powers games like Fortnite, PUBG, Valorant, and many more. It is also used in filmmaking to create virtual sets as used […]
Workshop on Dressing Etiquette
A Workshop on “Dressing Etiquette” was organized by EMEC, IoBM on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mr. Hamid Saeed was the trainer. He is an international image and wardrobe consultant. He has over two decades of experience in helping professional men and women project the right image for their profession. Mr. Hamid Saeed has dressed hundreds […]
IoBM student’s participation in Istanbul Marathon
Karachi: IoBM student Muhammad Fasih Sumar recently participated in the Istanbul Marathon, the only intercontinental marathon in the world. Among the 5,000 participants, 20 represented Pakistan. Fasih was representing Karachi’s local club, Wednesday Night Pacers. Interestingly, only 1% of the world’s population has ever run a marathon in their lifetime. The average marathon time for […]
IoBM – CIT launched the 2nd Batch of Diploma in E-commerce & Digital Marketing
Students from different industries having diversified backgrounds have been enrolled in this program such as Marketing, E-Commerce, Pharmaceutical, Software Houses, Academia, Advertising agencies etc. The courses of Diploma in E-commerce & Digital Marketing include: Social Media MarketingBusiness IntelligenceeCommerce WebsiteAmazon FBA By the end of this course, participants are expected to be able to:Use Digital Marketing […]
International Conference on Current Research Areas for Continuing Professional Development
An International Conference was held on November 13, 2021, at the Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Sciences, IoBM. Dr. Seema Ansari introduced the International Speakers, Dr. Enrique Nava Baro and Dr. Pablo Otero Roth, Associate Professors from the University of Malaga, Spain to the faculty and students. Dr. Enrique Nava Baro is a Ph.D. in Telecommunication […]
IoBM’s Girls Netball Team wins PNF Cup 2021
IoBM’s Girls Netball Team wins the Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) Karachi Cup 2021. This is their second conservative win. IoBM congratulates the team for their consistent performance and wishes them all the best for the future.
IoBM was the semi-finalist in the HEC Zone G Intervarsity Hockey Championship
IoBM’s newly formed Hockey Team participated in the HEC Zone G Intervarsity Hockey Championship 2021-22. They qualified for the semi-final by beating SSB DEWAN UNIVERSITY (5-1). However, IoBM’s hockey team lost the semi-final against Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) that was played on November 04, 2021. The Championship was organized by SSUET. The […]
An interactive session on News Production and Anchoring held at IoBM
Syed Sibte Hassan Rizvi, an experienced broadcast journalist with HUM News, was invited to IoBM by the Media Studies Department on October 28, 2021. He delivered a talk to the students of “News Production and News Anchoring”. Syed Sibte Hassan Rizvi conducted interactive exercises on how to prepare and present television reports on-air. He shared […]
IoBM student selected for Junior Asia World Cup
Abdul Rafay Sajid has been selected for Pakistan Junior under 19 Hockey Camp for the Junior Asia World Cup scheduled to be held in Odisha, India. He is a third semester student pursuing a BS degree in Economics and Finance at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. Rafay is among the two players from […]
Dr. Imran Batada Article on “Digital Farming”
Agriculture is the backbone of the Pakistan government. This is for producing food for both domestic use and exports. Agriculture is broad, and farmers, stakeholders, and all service providers need to be taught the best way to undertake agriculture. It is important to ensure that farmers are technology-empowered. Pakistan is moving forward digitally in different […]