The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) held its 28th Convocation on Saturday, conferring degrees upon 1,515 graduates across a diverse range of programs, including BBA, BS, MBA, MPhil, and PhD. This year’s convocation held special significance as it coincided with IoBM’s 30th anniversary, marking three decades since the College of Business Management (CBM) welcomed its first batch of students in September 1995. The graduating class featured 19 gold medalists and 64 recipients of Merit Certificates.
Guest of Honor, the President of The Aga Khan University, Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, said that among the graduates, he sees a generation with immense potential and recognizes in them the emerging leaders of Pakistan. He urged them to remain optimistic, noting that the future will be shaped by their ideas and their efforts. He advised the graduates to become regular readers, safeguard their health, and remain lifelong learners.
During his Welcome Address, IoBM Chancellor Mr. M. Bashir Janmohammad said that the true chief guests of the day were the graduates’ parents, who had made countless sacrifices. He urged the graduates to uphold honesty and a commitment to contributing positively to Pakistan. He encouraged them to give back to the country and develop an entrepreneurial mindset as they step into their professional lives.
Presenting the progress report, IoBM President Talib Syed Karim described the past year as “one of the most defining” in the institute’s thirty-year history. He noted that IoBM strengthened its global standing by submitting its AACSB application and becoming the first university in Pakistan to be recognized as a member institution of the Business Graduate Association and the Association of MBAs. IoBM’s President praised students for their commitment to welfare initiatives, reaffirming the institute’s dedication to community service. He said the graduates were celebrating not only their academic success but also their representation of IoBM beyond the classroom. Their dedication to sports, he added, brought pride to the institution, with students earning several victories in karate, badminton, bodybuilding, hockey, mountaineering, and football at national and international levels.
During his keynote address, Mirza Salman Beg, CEO of Enterprising Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd. and an IoBM alumnus (MBA 1998), encouraged the graduates to leverage their education and commit to lifelong learning to achieve meaningful success. He said that perfection should not be the goal; instead, one should master the art of continuous improvement. He emphasized the importance of developing a clear direction in life and channeling one’s focus. He urged the graduates to avoid measuring themselves by titles.
Valedictorian Ammar Shahkar Sayied (BBA Honors), who received the Shahjehan Syed Karim Gold Medal for the highest CGPA, spoke about how IoBM’s faculty, classmates, and learning environment helped him succeed. He encouraged his fellow graduates to follow their dreams with determination and confidence.
The Convocation of the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) was attended by the Senior Leadership including Chancellor, Mr. M. Bashir Janmohammad; the Board of Governors, President, Mr. Talib Syed Karim; Vice President FHE and Chief Advisor, Ms. Sabina Mohsin; Rector, Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro; Dean CBM, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kashif; Dean CCSIS, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abbas; Dean CESD, Dr. Nadia Ayub; along with HoDs, Faculty, Management and Staff.
Ms. Juveria Baig, Head of the Career Development Center & Office of International Cooperation, served as the Master of Ceremonies. Tilawat-e-Quran and Darood Sharif were recited by Abdul Saboor Khan (MS – Mathematics and Scientific Computing), with the translation delivered by Mehak Ghias (BBA Honors).
When speaking in memory of IoBM’s late Founder President, Mr. Shahjehan Syed Karim, she said that this is the ninth convocation since his passing. In his honor, she quoted from his 2013 Convocation speech: “Never forget that where you are today is the result of your parents’ loving care, their prayers, and their sacrifices. Respect them under all circumstances.”
Over the past 30 years, IoBM has transformed into a vibrant academic hub that continues to evolve to meet the needs of a modern, global workforce. The Institute today comprises four constituent colleges—CBM, the College of Computer Science and Information Systems (CCSIS), the College of Engineering and Sciences (CES), and the College of Economics and Social Development (CESD). Together, they offer a wide spectrum of programs ranging from business, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship to computer science, data science, software engineering, psychology, economics, media studies, and engineering management.
This 28th Convocation honored a dynamic group of graduates who have completed their educational journeys at IoBM and are now ready to begin their professional pursuits. Equipped with the values, skills, and discipline instilled during their time at the Institute, these graduates are prepared to take on real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s social and economic progress.
As they move forward, the legacy of excellence built over three decades accompanies them. IoBM’s alumni continue to excel in corporate leadership, banking, entrepreneurship, technology, public service, and international roles—a testament to the Institute’s strong academic foundation and its enduring mission to shape responsible, capable, and forward-thinking professionals.
Gold Medalists:
Ammar Shahkar Sayied BBA (Honors) Shahjehan Syed Karim Sahar Zehra BBA (Honors) Janmohammad Dawood Manesh Kumar BBA (Honors) Shan Foods Muhammad Fawad BBA (Honors) Jahangir Siddiqui Aafeen Khan BBA (Honors) Tabba Foundation Farzana Darayoush Kolah BS (Honors) Accountancy, Management and Law EFU Life Assurance Hania Asim BS (Computer Science) PayPak Muneeba Ashraf BS (Honors) Accounting and Finance Meezan Bank Mahnoor Asif BS (Honors) Accounting and Finance Westbury Group of Companies Murtaza s/o Hatim Bohra BS (Honors) Accounting and Finance DVAGO Urooj Saeed BS (Mathematics and Economics) Lipton Saima Shiraz BS (Entrepreneurship) Tufail Industries Ayiza Salman BS (Economics, Media and International Relations) S. H. Hashmi Memorial Ayesha Saqib BS (Honors) Business and Psychology Dr. Essa’s Laboratory Nabil Ahmed BS (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) Jubilee General Insurance Manahil Asif BS (Honors) Economics and Finance Hoechst Pakistan Limited Kanwal Jaffer Bachelor of Education Ghulam Faruque Urooj d/o Waseem Akhtar MBA (Weekend) Afeef Packages Hamna Siddiqui MBA (Regular) Management Association of Pakistan
Procession of Graduates:
A key tradition at IoBM’s ceremony is the entrance of the graduating procession into the main venue. The ceremonial flags, representing the institute and its constituent colleges, were carried as follows:
- IoBM Institute Flag: Carried by Dr. Imam Uddin, Director of the Center for Islamic Business & Finance (CIBF), who led the entire graduates’ procession.
- College of Business Management (CBM) Flag: Carried by Muneeba Ashraf (BS Accounting and Finance).
- College of Computer Science and Information Systems (CCSIS) Flag: Carried by Hania Asim (BS Computer Science).
- College of Engineering Sciences and Development (CESD) Flag: Carried by Kanwal Jaffer (Bachelor of Education).
Merit Certificates:
The following graduates were awarded Merit Certificates:
- BBA (Honors): Ayesha Ahmed, Shabbir Ahmed, Fiza Ali, Dua Manan Ansari, Maliha Arif, Saifullah Asif, Yamina Aslam, Falza Batool, Elleta Anneka Fernandes, Mehak Ghias, Madiha Javed, Muhammad Ashhal Kazi, Manoj Kumar, Tisha d/o Lachhman, Mahnoor Malik, Saima Rahman, Aaqiba Fahim Rehmani, Rabia Yousuf, and Beenish Zehra.
- BS (Honors) Accountancy, Management and Law: Fatima Jawed.
- BS (Honors) Accounting & Finance: Easha Kashif and Abdullah Mohammad Rehmatullah Rashid, Alvina Aamir, Maryam Ameen, Minhal Asif, Pooja d/o Bhagchand, Mehwish d/o Abdul Ghaffar, Maheen Irfan, Muhammad Kashan, Hana Malik, Muskan Mushtaq, Hoor Abdul Razzak, Zainab Arif Subhan, Dua Zehra, Habiba Abdullah, Syeda Sara Ali, Ramsha Arif, Myna Arshad, Kanchal Kumari, and Areesha Siddiqui.
- BS (Mathematics and Economics): Syed Faaiz Ahmed.
- BS (Honors) Business and Psychology: Yamna Akhter, Zoya Muhammad Ali, Najaf Fatima, Anmol Jiwani, Shiza Khalid, Bisma Naveed, and Kashaf Khaleel Yousfani.
- BS (Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership): Karim Amin.
- BS (Entrepreneurship): Sarah Ahmad, Yousuf Imran, Muhammad Rohail.
- Bachelor of Education: Muniza Ashraf, Syed Ehtasham Hasan, Afrah Majeed, Rida Najam, Shaza Nisar, and Tehmina Akhtar.
- MBA (Weekend): Hammad Ali Soomar.
- MBA (Regular): Suman Siddiqui.
- MPhil (Education): Maria Sahar.
- MPhil (Organizational Psychology): Rooh E Fatima and Imaan Saleem.
- PhD (Education): Amina Murad.
- PhD (Business Management): Anam Qamar.
IoBM’s 28th Convocation marked a major milestone, not only for the graduating class but also for the Institute itself. Held in the year of IoBM’s 30th anniversary, the ceremony celebrated three decades of academic excellence, leadership development, and nation-building. What began in 1995 with the establishment of the College of Business Management (CBM) has now grown into one of Pakistan’s most respected institutions for higher education—renowned for its commitment to quality learning, industry relevance, and holistic student development.
