Higher Education
Institutions In Pakistan
[A Brief Introductory Report]
Wahab Ahmad
071120, Section C
Organizational Behaviour
Institute Of Management Sciences, Lahore
Presented To
Ms Shazia Iqbal
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Table Of Content
Introduction _________________________________________________________4
HIGHER EDUCATION RECOMENDED UNIVERSITIES OF PAKISTAN _______________5
SUPERIOR UNIVERSITY _______________________________________________12
Our History ________________________________________________________12
Programs __________________________________________________________13
Graduate programs __________________________________________________13
Post graduate programs ______________________________________________13
Research programs __________________________________________________13
Cultural Festival ___________________________________________________14
State of the Art ___________________________________________________14
Achievements ______________________________________________________18
INTER – UNIVERSITY SPEECH COMPETITION ON EARTH DAY ____________18
All KARACHI INTER –UNIVERSITY DEBATE CONTEST __________________18
List of Achievements of Sports Club in 2009 _________________________19
Intra University Championship of Table Tennis _______________________19
Intra University Tournament of Cricket _____________________________19
UBL Recruitment team visited Bahria University Karachi Campus _________19
Director Human Resource of KESC visited Bahria University Karachi Campus
Conducted Test for Internship Summer Program for 2009 ______________20
Inauguration Ceremony of SPORTS WEEK SPRING 2009 _______________20
University of the Punjab ______________________________________________22
Established in 1882 at Lahore ________________________________________23
Punjab University Campuses _________________________________________25
Quaidi-i-Azam Campus (New Campus) _______________________________26
Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus) _________________________________28
Gujranwala Campus ______________________________________________29
Khanspur Campus _______________________________________________30
IQRA University _____________________________________________________31
Iqra university Campuses ___________________________________________32
Achievement _____________________________________________________35
SPORTS COMPLEX _________________________________________________36
SPORTS COMPLEX _________________________________________________37
DG KHAN Campus _________________________________________________39
History of IBA ______________________________________________________43
IBA Students _____________________________________________________45
FAST _____________________________________________________________48
Board of Governors of FAST _________________________________________50
Karachi Campus ___________________________________________________51
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Lahore Campus ___________________________________________________52
Peshawar Campus _________________________________________________53
Islamabad Campus ________________________________________________54
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Introduction
Education in Pakistan is divided into five levels: primary (grades one through
five); middle (grades six through eight); high (grades nine and ten, leading to the
Secondary School Certificate); intermediate (grades eleven and twelve, leading to a
Higher Secondary School Certificate); and university programs leading to graduate
and advanced degrees.
All academic education institutions are the responsibility of the provincial
governments. The federal government mostly assists in curriculum development,
accreditation and some financing of research.
Islamabad has the highest literacy rate in the country at 72.38%, where as Musa
Khel has the lowest at a meager 10.37%.[5] Between 2000—2004, Pakistanis in the
age group 55–64, had a literacy rate of almost 30%, those aged between 45–54 had
a literacy rate of nearly 40%, whilst those between 25–34 had a literacy rate of
50%, where as, amongst those between 15–24, more than 60% were literates.[6]. As
you can see, with every passing generation, the literacy rate in Pakistan is rising by
around 10%.
A significant contribution to education is made by the hundreds of schools operated
by the Catholic Board of Education, the education arm of the Roman Catholic Church
in Pakistan, which is disproportionate to the size of the Christian community.
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PAKISTAN
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SUPERIOR UNIVERSITY
Our History
In the year 2000 when the world was moving towards a new millennium, South Asian
Educational Promotion Network was making plans to develop educational facilities in
Pakistan. They were in search of such leadership which could fulfill their aims and
make that project a success. They found the leadership in the form of Prof. Dr. Ch.
Abdul Rehman, who was a young passionate person with lots of enthusiasm to do big
for his country and to bring a positive change in the society. The amalgamation/
meeting of two giants was fruitful and the first campus with the name of Superior
started working in 31-Tipu Block, New Garden Town, Lahore. The right mix of team
was selected to sum this passionate institution. It was the purity of purpose that in the
first year Superior had an enrollment of 1000 students. The message was in air for all
competitors that ‘SUPERIOR IS HERE TO STAY’. Next year the number doubled and
then rest is ‘history’. Every year the name started to rise and grew more respected in
the eyes of all academic circles. In 2003 Superior got NOC from the Govt. of the
Punjab.
Just after a year it was elevated to another level through the charter. Superior Group
of Colleges was recognized as a degree awarding institute. In 2007 Superior decided to
expand and the search started for a project director who could fulfill this dream. As it
is always said in Superior that you have to run after your dreams to achieve them. This
attitude was found in a person who was recognized as the best managerial resource.
The board of directors showed their full confidence on Mr. Rana Adeel Mumtaz and
was hopeful that he could bring the desired results. The task was taken up and
colleges were opened in Faisalabad, Okara, Multan and Raheem Yar Khan. Here also a
phenomenal growth was shown in the first year. This project underwent great success
and in 2008 Sargodha campus was opened and in the first year it was a mega success.
Now in 2009 a new college has opened in Sialkot. This is not the end Superior family is
still looking for new avenues. Like any success story, Superior’s tale of miracles does
not end here, it has been transformed from the fastest growing institute of Pakistan to
“FIRST INTERNATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN".
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Programs
Graduate programs
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BS Mass Communication
BBA (Hons.)
BS Aviation Management
BS Computer Sciences
BS Telecommunications
BS Electrical Engineering
B.Com (Hons.)
Bachelors of Economics and Law
ACCA (UK)
CAT (UK)
CFA (USA)
Post graduate programs
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MBA (Professional)
MBA (Executive)
Masters in Mass Communication
M.Sc HRM
MIT
M.Sc Quality Management
M.Sc Industrial Management
M.Sc Economics
Masters in Business Economics
M. Com
LL.B (PU}
Research programs
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Ph.D in Law
M.S Business Administration
MS/M.Phil Economics
MS/M.Phil Commerce & Finance
MS HRM
LL.M
MS Computer Sciences
MS Quality Management
MS Industrial Management
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Cultural Festival
State of the Art
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Welcome to Bahria University, an Institute of unbounded potential with quality and innovation as
our guiding star. Since I took over as Rector Bahria University, I have observed an aptitude of
limitless prospects within the students. It is my vision to make Bahria University the best
educational institute in the country.
This challenge may seem daunting, but I am confident we will rise to the occasion. It will entail
discipline and integrated effort, as they say “NONE OF US IS AS SMART AS ALL OF US”. I want to
create an environment of collaboration and teamwork to make this vision our collective
obligation. In order to imbue leadership and instill discipline while maintaining the friendly
environment, we must create an interactive student based learning environment where the
student’s mind can thrive with creativity.
We also need to work on the weakest link of the class to ensure superior standards and produce
human resource of the highest quality.
We have to pursue self reliance, for independence begets genius. We must be self dependant in
order to lead. To be the best we have to rely on our own originality and imagination.
My strategy to achieve the vision is to incorporate practicality with theory. We must create the
requisite bridge between the university and the corporate sector, opening the doors for immense
research potential which in turn will allow the students to utilize their academic knowledge for
practical projects.
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We must blend the right balance of short-term focus and long-term ambition, for ourselves and
for the coming generations whose opportunities will be shaped by our choices. Each student has
to be groomed to be a leader.
Brief History:
Pakistan Navy established Bahria Institute at Islamabad and Karachi in the
late eighties. These Institutes were aimed at providing quality and
uninterrupted education up to Intermediate level, to the children of naval
personnel on their transfer from one station to another and in turn to
contribute to the cause of promotion of education at the national level. Over
the years these Institutes grew in size and facilities, leading to the starting of
BBA and B.Sc(CS) classes in 1995.
These programs have since been upgraded to BBA (Hons), BCS (Hons) and
MBA, MCS Programs which were introduced in Fall 1997 as 'evening
programs' run under the management of two independent 'Institutes' one
each at Karachi and Islamabad respectively. The institutes are known as
"Bahria Institute of Management and Computer Science" short title "BIM&CS"
suffixed with the location i.e. Karachi or Islamabad.
Objectives:
Bahria University, though very young, has the will and determination to
develop and attain the objectives set forth below:
Ensure academic excellence through quality education in disciplined and
peaceful learning environments.
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Establish Campuses, Research Institutes, Schools and Colleges across the
length and breadth of Pakistan to turn population explosion into knowledge
based force.
Prepare the younger generation to become future leaders and managers for a
prosperous and educated Pakistan, through development of their mental,
moral and professional strengths.
Ensure academic excellence through quality education in disciplined and
peaceful learning environments.
Constantly monitor and upgrade facilities and update the curricula to keep
pace with the emerging trends and technologies.
Coordinate and provide facilities for exchange of knowledge and applied
research in the newly emerging fields in collaboration with national and
international Universities and research institutes.
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Vision:
Pakistan Navy with its inherent flair for disciplined training and over 30 years of
experience in the field of education had a vision to help build an educated and
prosperous PAKISTAN in the 21st century. The vision was to consolidate all its efforts
to create an education system that would be capable of providing state of the art
facilities for quality education to the population of Pakistan with out any prejudice of
class, creed, color or domicile.
This vision became a reality on 7 Feb 2000, when BAHRIA UNIVERSITY was
established through the Presidential Ordinance No. V of 2000.
BAHRIA UNIVERSITY today is a multi-campus university with its headquarters at
Islamabad. The constituent units of the university are spread at Karachi, Lahore and
Islamabad. These include the Pakistan Naval Academy Karachi, PN War College
Lahore, Bahria Institutes of Management and Computer Sciences at Karachi and
Islamabad, the Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Islamabad, the
Institute of Professional Psychology at PNS SHIFA Karachi and Bahria Colleges at
Karachi and Islamabad.
The University is planned to run on self-financing basis without depending heavily on
the Government funds. Through its' own resources, and with the generous support of
the Navy, two new campuses for management and computer sciences have been
constructed at Islamabad and Karachi. These beautiful buildings are custom built
with state of the art facilities, high tech computer/electronic laboratories and well
stocked libraries with free internet access. The faculties of Earth & Environment
Sciences and Economics are also established within the premises of these two
institutes at Islamabad and Karachi respectively. The institute of Professional
Psychology is located in a renovated premises at PNS Shifa Karachi, well suited to
the needs of modern teaching facilities in Psychology. A disciplined and peaceful
academic environment is maintained at these campuses to facilitate learning and
timely completion of degree programs
Mission Statement:
Bahria University is a multi-campus institution of higher education, which will remain
committed to the attainment of highest standards in teaching, learning and research.
The scholars and professionals it produces will be encouraged to pursue truth, civility
and integrity. In pursuing this mission, the University has following objectives:
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Establish Campuses, Research Institutes, Schools and Colleges across the length and
breadth of Pakistan to turn the rapidly increasing population into knowledge based
force.
Prepare the younger generation to become future leaders and managers for a
prosperous and educated Pakistan, through development of their physical, mental,
moral and professional strengths.
Ensure academic excellence through quality education in disciplined and peaceful
learning environments.
To offer students the benefits of intellectual challenge, and to nurture skills and
qualities they need for their professional careers ahead and to enable them to
achieve full potential as individuals.
Constantly monitor and upgrade facilities and update the curricula to keep pace with
the emerging trends and technologies.
Coordinate and provide facilities for exchange of knowledge and applied research in
the newly emerging fields in collaboration with national and international Universities
and Research Institutions.
Achievements
INTER – UNIVERSITY SPEECH COMPETITION ON EARTH DAY
Congratulations! On 22nd April, 2009 the student of Bahria University Karachi
Campus Mumtaz Pirzada (BBA-3) won the 2nd Prize in English Speech Competition
on Earth Day organized by Government of Sindh. Mumtaz Pirzada student of BBA-2
participated in English and Fatima student of MBA-4 participated in Urdu speech
contest.
All KARACHI INTER –UNIVERSITY DEBATE CONTEST
Congratulations! In the first round two students of Bahria University Karachi
Campus won First Prize at district level. In the second level, the student of Bahria
University Won Fourth position in All Karachi Inter-University Debate Contest. The
student from our university who won 4th position was awarded prize by the Chief
Minister of Sindh, Mr. Qaim Ali Shah.
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List of Achievements of Sports Club in 2009
Intra University Championship of Table Tennis
The Table Tennis Team of Bahria University, Karachi Campus won 1st Position in
Intra University Championship at FAST.
Intra University Tournament of Cricket
The Cricket Team of Bahria University, Karachi Campus was runner-up in intra
university tournament played in FAST. The competition was among 12 university
teams. Yawar Zaman student of MBA-1 was awarded with the Man of match, Man of
the tournament & Man of the Series.
UBL Recruitment team visited Bahria University Karachi Campus
UBL Recruitment Team visited Bahria University on 23rd April, 2009 for its MTO
program 2009. An informative presentation was held on UBL’s Management Trainee
Program, followed by interviews of students for MTO position. 50 students were
shortlisted for the interviews.
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Director Human Resource of KESC visited Bahria University Karachi Campus
Conducted Test for Internship Summer Program for 2009
The Director HR KESC Mr. Anees-ur-Rehman, visited Bahria University Karachi
Campus and conducted Test to select Internees for the Internship Summer Program
for 2009. 35 students from different Programs BBA, MBA, BEE & BET attended the
test.
Inauguration Ceremony of SPORTS WEEK SPRING 2009
Its play time in Bahria again. "Sports Week Spring 09" was inaugurated on 17th
April, 2009. The event started with the name of Allah Almighty, followed by report on
sports week by president of sports boys , Sohail Akber student of BCE-8, & president
of sports girls Faiza Shahid student of BBA 5. Formal Oath taking from the sports
body and players was followed by an address by Chief Guest, HoD Management
Sciences Mr. Naveed A. Khan and vote of thanks by Ms. Rafat Naz, Program Officer.
Around 800 students are participated in this sports week. The games played were.
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Cricket
Football
Basketball
Throwball
Volleyball
Snooker
Footsol
Badminton
Table Tennis
Cyber Olympics
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University of the Punjab
we are the country's leading university, offering a very broad program of studies at the Degree,
Diploma, Postgraduate, M.Phil, and Ph.D. levels. Being the most prestigious, largest and highest
seat of learning in Pakistan, the University has more than 560 faculty members, over 24,000 oncampus students and above 434 affiliated colleges and 10 constituent colleges.
The University has a highly qualified teaching faculty that provides instruction to students in
the fields of Arts, Science & Technology, and provides guidance to undertake research in
agriculture, industry and allied subjects for developing new products. We are forever reassessing
ourselves and our programs in order to develop and improve courses for meeting the everchanging demands of the world and for preparing students for high professional standards while
at the same time promoting personal growth. We are also reorganizing curricula to foster greater
creativity in research and exploration into new areas that require integrating finely specialized
research fields. At present over 650 students are registered in the Ph.D. programs of various
disciplines under the regular Ph.D. scheme. It is our endeavor to produce at least 100 Ph.Ds
every year.
Keeping in view modern trends and market demands a fiber optic cable network, more than
30 km long, has been laid to provide high-speed Internet access and LAN connectivity. Our plans
are bold and imaginative. The commitment of the University of the Punjab is not only to provide
higher education, but also to carry out research and to deliver academic services for the benefits
of the country and society. Fifteen new Departments/Centers/Institutes including a School of
Biological Sciences and Hailey College of Banking & Finance were established during the year
2002-2003. Besides this 20 new programs were launched during the last three years.
We believe that every student has the requisite potential and our aim is to see that this
potential is realized and fulfilled. Such a committed, learner-centered approach to education
means that we have a happy and purposeful community that strives for excellence in all
academic activities. We are all proud of our achievements. And we can assure you that if you
choose to achieve academic qualifications with us here, your time will be stimulating and
rewarding and you will develop understanding, reasoning, originality and creativity in your
personality.
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Established in 1882 at Lahore
Established in 1882 at Lahore, the University of the Punjab is the largest and the
oldest seat of higher learning in Pakistan. It was the first to be established in the
sub-continent in Muslim majority area. The fact that three Nobel laureates are from
this University speaks volumes for its academic and research excellence.
Located in the historical and culturally alive city of Lahore, this University has played
a leading role in higher education in the country. The University strives to provide a
conducive environment for the pursuit of the academic activities. On account of its
quality degrees, pleasant environment and low tuition fees the University remains
the institution of first choice for admission seeking students. Allama Iqbal Campus,
named after the great South Asian thinker and mystic poet, with Islamic
architectural design is in the middle of the bustling city of Lahore.
Quaid-i-Azam Campus, after the name of the father of the Nation, is located 12
kilometers to the South of Allama Iqbal Campus. Spread over an area of 1800 acres
of lush green landscape, this campus is the centre of academic and administrative
activities of the University. A canal dividing the academic blocks from the student
lodgings and adds to the beauty of the campus.
The University has also a summer campus at Khanaspur, located at a height
of about 7,000 ft. in the Himalayan range near Ayubia. This Campus, in addition to
providing research facilities, is also used as a recreational centre for the faculty and
the students. The University has also started Campus at Gujranwala, with four
disciplines i.e. Business Administration, Commerce, Law and Information Technology.
Few more disciplines will be added in near future. The University comprises of 4
Campuses, 13 Faculties, 9 constituent colleges, over 63 Departments, Centres,
Institutes, and 500+ affiliated colleges. It has over 620 permanent faculty members
involved in teaching/research and over 30,000 on campus students. Annually there
are about 350 exams for 450,000 students.
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Vision
Punjab University intends to be a lead public university in providing affordable
educational opportunities to develop scientific, socio-cultural, economic and political
leadership, through learner-centered teaching and research, while strengthening our
identity at National and International level.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a holistic education as such an approach has a two fold
benefit.
The first is that young people are nurtured to be sensitive, tolerant, humane and
capable of thinking in a creative and critical way. The second is, that armed with a
sense of history and equipped with knowledge and expertise, the graduates whom
we send out into the world are in a better position to develop their leadership
potential and make a positive contribution to public life. We hope that understanding
as they do, their role in the wider community of human kind and responsible to it
their action and attitudes will reflect their education.
Goals
Improvement in quality and standard of education to conform the national
international needs.
Promotion of development-oriented applied research.
Accountability in finances and academic programs.
Character development with emphasis on morality and growth of maturity.
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Punjab University Campuses
Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus)
Quaidi-i-Azam Campus (New Campus)
Gujranwala Campus
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Khanspur Campus
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Punjab university Campuses
The activities of the University are divided over the Allama Iqbal Campus (Old
Campus) located in the middle of the busy city center, and the Quaid-e-Azam
Campus (New Campus) that is located about twelve kilometers to the south.
Whereas the Allama Iqbal Campus boasts of buildings of great architectural
significance, the Quaid-e-Azam Campus is spread over an area of more than 1,700
acres of lush green tract.
Although with the construction of new blocks at the Quaid-e-Azam Campus
the academic departments and administrative offices have gradually shifted here, the
Allama Iqbal Campus has retained its importance for the various functions of the
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Quaidi-i-Azam Campus (New Campus)
The vast Quaid-e-Azam Campus, surrounded by the busy city areas, has grown
over the years into a comprehensive center of academic activity. It accommodates
academic blocks, student hostels, staff residences, a Medical Complex, sports fields,
swimming pool, a Boat Club and other facilities. It provides a peaceful and conducive
environment for academic pursuits. A canal running through this Campus adds
beauty to the surroundings. Various academic blocks are situated towards the north
side of the canal whereas the student residence blocks lie to its south.
With the addition of academic and other blocks over the years, the facilities at
the Quaid-e-Azam Campus have grown gradually to meet the expanding
requirements of teaching and research. During 1997 the Departments of Public
Administration and English Language & Literature moved into their new buildings.
New building for the Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology is nearing
completion in the vicinity of other science departments and institutes. In order to
meet the growing need for girl student accommodation, another building for girls
hostel is under construction. The University plans to provide additional academic,
residential and other facilities to meet growing future requirements.
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Departments in Quaid-e-Azam
Campus
Department of Criminology
Department of NGOs Studies & Civil Society
Department of Political Science
Department of Population Sciences
Department of Social Work
Department of Sociology
Department of Women Studies
P.U. Educational T.V. Station
P.U. Radio Station
Department of Economics
Department of Library and Information Science
Department of Archaeology
Department of English Language & Literature
Department of French
Department of History
Department of Philosophy
Research Society of Pakistan
Department of Asiatic Languages
Department of Pashto
Department of Regional Languages
Department of Sindhi
Department of Turkish
Department of Islamic Studies
Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Department of Fuel Engineering & Energy Technology
Department of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering
Department of Polymer Engineering & Technology
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Department of Applied Psychology
Department of Botany
Department of MicroBiology & Molecular Genetics
Department of Zoology
First Culture bank of Pakistan
Fish Farm
Herbal Heritage Garden
Hony Bee
Department of Geography
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Space Science
Department of Natural Medicine
Department of Business Education
Department of Educational Research and Assessment
Department of Elementary Education
Department of English Language Teaching & Linguistics
Department of Islamic Education
Department of Science Education
Department of Secondary Education
Department of Special Education
Department of Technology Education
University Laboratory School
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Institute of Communication Studies
Institute of Social & Cultural Studies
Institute of Administrative Sciences
Institute of Business & Information Technology
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology
Institute of Quality & Technology Management
Textile Processing Technology Division
Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Institute of Mycology & Plant Pathology
Institute of Chemistry
Institute of Geology
University Workshop
Institute of Education & Research
Human Resources Development Centre
Undergraduate Complex (IAS)
Centre for South Asian Studies
Pakistan Studies Centre
Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre
Centre for Coal Technology
Engineering Research Division
Centre for Clinical Psychology
Centre for Excellence in Molecular Biology
Conventional & Non Conventional Vegetable Research Project
P.U. Floriculture Research Farm
Centre for Actuarial Science
Centre for Geographic Information System (GIS)
Centre for High Energy Physics
Centre For Integrated Mountain Research (CIMR)
Centre for Solid State Physics
Microelectronics Research Centre
Operational Research Centre
Seed Centre
P.U. Educational Testing Services
Sohail Iftikhar Research Centre
Hailey College of Commerce
Punjab University Law College
College of Earth & Environmental Sciences
College of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences
University College of Engineering & Emerging Technologies
School of Biological Sciences
School of Physical Sciences
Doctoral Programme Coordiantion Committee
Centre for Undergraduate Studies
Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus)
The historical Senate Hall, the Syndicate Room and the Main Hall are located at the
Allama Iqbal Campus. Meetings of the important organs of the University like the
Senate, the Syndicate, the Selection Board and the Advanced Studies & Research
Board are generally held there. The College of Pharmacy, Fine Arts, Information &
Technology, Oriental College and Department of French, are still located at the
Allama Iqbal Campus. This Campus also accommodates some administrative offices,
mainly of the Sports Department, the University Press, a student hostel and some
other departments of the University.
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Departments in Allama Iqbal Campus
Department of Arabic
Department of Hindi
Department of Iqbal Studies
Department of Kashmir Studies
Department of Persian
Department of Punjabi
Department of Urdu
Department of Urdu Encyclopaedia of Islam
Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education
Department of Architecture
Department of Art History
Department of Design
Department of Islamic Arts
Department of Painting
Department of Performing Arts
Ph.D. Programme Art & Design
University College of Arts & Design
Hailey College of Banking & Finance
University Oriental College
Punjab University College of Information Technology
University College of Pharmacy
Urdu Development (Committee)
Gujranwala Campus
It is for the first time in 123 years history of the Punjab University that it has
established a teaching campus outside Lahore. University of the Punjab, Gujranwala
Campus has been established with the keen interest and support of the Honourable
Chancellor, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Khalid Maqbool and Worthy Vice-Chancellor. Opening of
sub-campus is in accordance with educational policy of present regime of Gen.
Prevaiz Musharaf, President Islamic Republic of Pakistan who is taking keen interest
in promoting education, especially higher education in the country.
Gujranwala Campus is established in a rented building, Near Alipur Chowk,
Rawalpindi by-pass, Gujranwala. The building has a great resemblance with Punjab
University old campus building at Lahore. It is located at a distance from city, which
is easily accessible and at the same time away from busy city roads. It has an area
of 22 kanals. It has 37 classrooms, administration block, one big multipurpose hall
and allied facilities (such as, car-parking, canteen, book-shop and two big lawns,
etc).
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Departments in Gujranwala Campus
Department of Business Administration (Gujranwala Campus)
Department of Commerce (Gujranwala Campus)
Department of Law (Gujranwala Campus)
Department of Information Technology (Gujranwala Campus)
Khanspur Campus
The Khanspur Campus of the Punjab University, now named as the Sir Syed Campus,
is a unique field facility in the country to support study tours, field research projects
and skill promoting workshops. It is under the management responsibility of the
Center for Integrated Mountain Research (CIMR). Khanspur, a major settlement in
Ayubia, is about 23 km (14miles) westwards from Murree, between 14km and 16km
on the Murree-Nathiagali-Abbottabad Road, a 7km long metalled road branches off
from Kuza Gali leading to Khanspur.
It is situated at an altitude of about 2250m (7500 feet). The average temperature
during the months of June-September ranges from 21°C to 26°C with cool nights.
During winter, snowfall is common with tropical alpine environment. The Centre is
equipping its Field Station at Khanspur with necessary field laboratories, reference
literature and data processing unit, including drawing and drafting, photography and
photo-copying services, besides facilities for holding seminars, group meetings and
training workshops as well as Residential facilities. For students of the CIMR, this
facility will be utilized for staging guided study tours to familiarize them with natural
landforms and their GeoEnviroment. The Field Station will be used also for launching
some research projects leading to Diploma, M.Sc. M.Phil and PhD Thesis.
The policy of the CIMR is to publish results of integrated research and project
achievements, in addition to issuing monographs, reviews and special publications.
The Centre will also render information dissemination and exchange services. For
rapid dissemination of new knowledge, the Centre is publishing its own journal,
entitled “Mountnews” of which seven issues have already been published. In addition
Monographs are published as and when required. “Landslide Hazards in the Murree
Region” is one of the important publications of the centre.
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IQRA University
For a developing country, like Pakistan, a demand oriented workforce afire with
professional excellence can bring about a knowledge revolution. Welcome to
revolution in education - IQRA University. The IQRA University is chartered by the
Government of Sindh vide Sindh Government Ordinance No.VI of 2000 having
Campuses in all the 4 Provinces and is having collaboration with foreign universities.
We offer a diverse range of graduate and post-graduate courses as well as PhD
programmes of International level in Management Sciences, Computer Sciences and
Engineering, Education and Learning Sciences, Media Sciences, and Fashion
Designing. At all Campuses, we incessantly strive to create congenial learning
environment with lots of facilities. Technologically equipped classrooms, with hightech computer laboratories with internet facilities and rich Information Resource
Centre are established at all the Campuses for comprehensive academic training.
Special services, such as, placement, transport and housing, etc., are also provided
to the students.
MISSION STATEMENT
To be a world-class institution of higher education and research, promoting technical
skills, critical thinking and public duty, to help develop a prosperous and progressive
society.
CORE VALUES
Respect
Honesty
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Innovation
Excellence
Dedication
Equity
VISION STATEMENT (OBJECTIVES)
Develop Leadership
Promote Entrepreneurship
Promote Advanced Learning Methodology
Promote Training
Promote Lifelong Learning
Uphold Islamic Values
Promote Industry and University interaction
Iqra university Campuses
Karachi - Main Campus
Presently, the Institute consists of twenty well-furnished, airconditioned classrooms
equipped with the latest audio-visual aids, a computerized Information Resource
Centre, six state-of-the-art Computer Labs, a spacious car park and a sports
complex.Karachi campus being the pioneer in manyaspects has also begun offering
the "corporate services", where training and development needs of the corporate
sector are analyzed and training programmes offered in the Executive Development
Centre. The Institute is housed in a campus spread over an area of five acres in
Defence View, a prime location in the heart of Karachi
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Gulshan Campus
Keeping in view the rising demand for a state of the art institution for technical
education in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, IQRA University is one of the first private university
that established its Gulshan Campus functional since February 12, 2001. This
campus endeavors to provide to high quality of education which is being imparted in
other campuses of IQRA University. This effort is for encouraging the spread of
enriched technical expertise in all areas of Karachi, ultimately contributing towards
the development of an advanced nation. The Gulshan Campus is is conveniently
located in Abid Town, Block 2, Gulshan e Iqbal. Public transport from all over the city
has various routes to this area.
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With its easily accessible location, backed up by a purpose built and carefully
thought-out environment, the Clifton Campus is yet another milestone in IQRA
University’s long list of successes. Highly- educated and well trained faculty impart
quality education to students on thiscampus with the aid of the most modern
equipment, with state of the art computer labs and a large library. The Clifton
Campus is situated in the posh locality of Clifton, next to the famous three swords
roundabout.
Islamabad-Campus
Our Islamabad campus provides students with an ideal environment to study in our
capital city. This custom-built campus is spread over a vast green area of five acres
in the heart of the educational sector, H-9, home to the most prestigious educational
institutes of our capital. The close proximity of thegovernment ministries and various
research organizations gives our students and faculty an edge as they are able to
actively collaborate with professionals at work. The campus, located at No. 5, Sector
H-9, the education sector of Islamabad, offers students the right ambiance for
studying.
Peshawar-Campus
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The Peshawar Campus of IQRA is the pioneer of IT education in NWFP, and remains to this day
the principal institution extending the frontiers of IT in the province. This is being done in several
ways. The Peshawar Campus is unique in the wide diversity of its student body. Students are
drawn not only from amongst fresh graduates and post intermediate levels, but also from
amongst a wide variety of working professionals, including senior engineers, doctors, defense
forces personnel (army, air force and navy), teachers, bankers, and other groups of professional
managers. The Campus is housed in a prestigious building at a prime location on Old Jamrud
Road, 11-B, University Town, easily accessible from all parts of the city.
Quetta-Campus
IQRA University Quetta campus aims to provide the best possible IT and Business education in
Baluchistan. It is by far the most modern facility in the province. Baluchistan has long been
ignored by the public and the private sectors alike. IQRA Quetta campus, with the support of the
Baluchistan Government, has taken the initiative to impart quality education to the people of the
province. The campus is located at 8 B-2, Main Zarghoon Road, one of the main thoroughfares of
the city.
Achievement
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Top University Ranking by the CIEC
Iqra University Achieves Another Milestone.
Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee of the Government of Sindh,
responsible for evaluating the performances of universities in the Province of Sindh
has placed the Iqra University in the top category of 5 star University. The CIEC has
also rated IU as the best University in the province of Sindh.
SPORTS COMPLEX
A healthy, peaceful and beautiful environment plays a crucial role in the mental,
physical and social development of students. Iqra University offers a spacious sports
complex for sports and recreational activates. the campus has the most modern
equipment and offers the following facilities:
Sauna Bath
Steam Bath
Jacuzzi
Swimming Pool
Gymnasium
Squash Court
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Table Tennis
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SPORTS COMPLEX
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The University is located at a distance of 10 km from the city centre. The University
Campus is spread over 960 acres of land. The University has a fleet of buses and
coaches which operate regularly in order to provide transport facilities to students
and staff. The University started functioning in 1975 in rented buildings with 8
departments. Presently University has 20 departments and 3 constituent colleges
namely; University Gilani Law College, University College of Agriculture and
University College of Engineering and Technology. The University is providing the
maximum possible residential facilities to the students and staff.
The Bahauddin Zakariya University is a general University, providing instruction in
both Arts and Science subjects. However, keeping in view the fact that agriculture is
the mainstay of this region, (the place and its environs can boast of producing the
country뭩 best silver crop (Cotton) and fruit crops (Mangoes, Citrus, and Dates), it
was considered expedient to train manpower in the region for solving agricultural
problems. Accordingly, a College of Agriculture was established in 1989. (The College
of Agriculture and its complement, an Engineering College, form an integral part of
the University Plan). The College of Engineering & Technology was established in
1994. Department of Commerce was started from November, 1996. BBA classes
were started in the Department of Business Administration from October, 1996.
Bachelor of Computer Science has also been introduced in the Department of
Computer Science from November, 1996. B.Sc. Electrical Engineering class was
started in November, 1997. Information Technology Centre was established in July
1999.
Jurisdiction
The main objective of the University is to provide facilities of higher education and
research to the population of the southern region of the Punjab, covering the Civil
Administrative Divisions of Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan. The University fulfils the
triple function of teaching, affiliation and an examining body, and has 79 affiliated
colleges which include such old and prestigious institutions as the Government
College, Bosan Road, Multan (formerly known as Emerson College), the Government
College, Sahiwal and the Nishtar Medical College, Multan, and NFC college of
technology, Multan.
Administration
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The University Senate is the supreme governing/legislative Body of the University.
The Syndicate is the Executive Body of the University and the Academic Council is
the main Academic Body of the University. The Governor of the Punjab is the
Chancellor of the University. Minister for Education, Government of the Punjab is the
Pro-Chancellor of the University. The Principal Executive and Academic Officer of the
University is the Vice-Chancellor, who, in order to ensure that the provisions of the
University Act, the Statutes and the Regulations are faithfully observed and
implemented, is assisted by the Deans of the Faculties, Chairmen of the
Departments, Directors of the Institutes/Centres, Principals of the Constituent
Colleges and by the four Principal Officers of the University - the Registrar, the
Treasurer, the Controller of Examinations and the Project Director.
DG KHAN Campus
In order to improve the academic facilities of remote areas former Governor of Punjab Lt
General (Rtd) Khalid Maqbool opened up sub campuses of the public sector universities
with a vision to transform them into independent universities in future. With this vision in
mind D.G.Khan sub campus was established in 2004 by Bahauddin Zakariya University,
Multan. The campus has grown from one department to five departments within a span of
just five years with many new departments in pipe line as well. The goal of the campus
has always been to produce quality rather than quantity. Focus has always been to
develop close liaison with the industry, for this regular industrial visits have been
arranged in past and this would continue in the future as well. Eminent speakers from
regional as well as national business leaders are invited for regular seminars. To orient
students with professional knowledge internships are arranged for the students.
Programs that are currently been conducted are MBA, BBA (Morning and Evening),
MBA Executive , MBA-IT, MCS, MSc Economics and MA English. Recently the
campus has added a new program of MSc Sociology. Programs like BS(CS), BS(IT),
MIT and MCS(Evening) are in pipeline. Along with new programs the university is
thinking about starting new departments like Biotechnology, Statistics, Environmental
Studies, Mass Communication and Performing Arts. The campus is currently equipped
with a state of the art computer lab. The lab also includes the facility of HEC Digital
library. Soon a new compute lab with latest machines would also be established along
with high speed DSL. The campus in near future would be operating on Wi-Fi
technology. Moreover facility of videoconferencing would be available to the students in
the future as well. Library includes almost BZU Sub-Campus, D. G. Khan all reference
books of the courses that are being conducted as well as other books and up-gradation of
the library is also in process. Students would also be provided with latest edition of well
reputed journals. A unique joint degree program with international universities for the
students of the university is also under consideration. This would greatly improve the
academic as well as the communication skills of the students.
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Detailed list of Teaching Faculty
Department of Business Administration
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BBA (Hons) 04 years degree program (Morning & Evening)
MBA 02 years degree program
MBA-IT 02 years degree program
MBA (Executive) 02 years degree program
Department of Computer Science
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MCS 02 years degree program
Department of English
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MA 02 years degree program
Certificate in Spoken English
Department of Economics
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M.Sc 02 years degree program
Department of Sociology
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M.Sc 02 years degree program
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Sahiwal Campus
The Governor of Punjab as Chancellor of the University conceived the idea of opening
sub-campuses of the universities in Punjab to provide equal opportunities of higher
education to the people of all the localities. The idea was highly appreciated by the
academics and the other sections of the society. It was immediately implemented by
the Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan and one of its the subcampuses has been
opened at Sahiwal since January 2005 to promote the policy of the Government to
bring education at the doorsteps of the masses. The city of Sahiwal is ideally located
in the centre of the Punjab and it has been known as a city of excellence in education
since long. However, it was lacking in the field of Higher Education. To bridge the
gap, the University has come forward with full devotion providing their all the needed
resources.
Established
Academic
ProgramsPrerequisitesDr.
M.
Saleem
BhuttaFacultyLecturerMs. Ammara Saleem Mr. Waris AliMr. Riaz Hussain Ansari Mr.
M. Sajid TufailMr.
Assad-ur-Rehman
2004i-BBA
(Hons)iiMBA
(General)iiiMBA
after
BBA(Hons.)/BBAIT( Hons.)iv- MBA (Executive)Master ProgramsBA/B.Sc./B.Com/
Professional Qualification Undergraduate Programs IntermediateDirectorTI/Prog.
Coord./Stud. Coord.
(Female)Evening Program CoordintorIncharge ExaminationInternship/Student
Coordinator (Male) Computer Lab. Supervisor The Sahiwal Campus started
functioning since Jan, 2005. However it was formally inaugurated by the Honorable
Chancellor / Governor of Punjab on 9th of March, 2005. Initially MBA program was
initiated at the Sahiwal Campus in Feb, 2005, and then BBA (Hons) program was
launched in August 2005 and MBA (Executive) program commenced in 2006.
Detailed information about the programs along with eligibility criteria, scheduled
courses etc. is provided hereafter in the Prospectus. Admission schedules are
provided at the end of the prospectus. Admission test will be held at the Sahiwal
Sub-Campus according to to schedule given in the prospectus. The University is
continuously making efforts to broaden the scope of the campus and new programs
are being introduced at Sahiwal. As a further step of its planning, M. Sc. Applied
Psychology program has been started since February 2007. Moreover, M.Sc.
Economics and M.A. English have also been started since September 2007. The
detail of all these programs is given in the prospectus separately. It is evident from
the foregoing that only market driven programs are being offered at the campus.
Every possible effort is being made to disseminate modern as well as quality
education. The sub-campus is closely linked with the respective departments of the
main campus and we have worked a regular mechanism of knowledge sharing with
them. Six qualified and professionally experienced teachers are imparting the
professional/real world education in the field of finance, management, marketing,
computer etc. Senior teachers, including Professors of the IMS (Main Campus) also
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participate in sharpening the knowledge, skills and business techniques required by
the students for coping with the challenges of real world business. Faculty from IMS
(Multan) frequently visit the campus and deliver lectures on all of the subjects for
extended period of time. This gives the special advantage and novel position to the
Department of Business Administration, Sahiwal Campus. Our students have access
to varied sources of knowledge and training due to regular faculty of the Department
as well as from the most experienced and highly qualified faculty members of the
Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. A
computer lab has also been established at the campus for providing education and
training in the field of information technology.
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Detailed list of Teaching Faculty
Department of Business Administration
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BBA (Hons) 04 years degree program (Morning & Evening).
BBA-IT (Hons) 04 years degree program.
MBA 02 years degree program.
MBA-IT 02 years degree program.
MBA (Executive) 02 years degree program .
MBA after BBA/BBAIT 02 years degree program.
Department of Applied Psychology
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M.Sc 02 years degree program
Department of English
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MA English Language & Literature
Department of Economics
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M.Sc 02 years degree program
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History of IBA
IBA is the oldest business school outside North America. It was established in
1955 with initial technical support provided by the world famous Wharton School
of Finance, University of Pennsylvania; later, the University of Southern California
set up various facilities at the Institute and several prominent American
professors were assigned to the IBA. The course contents, the curriculum, the
pedagogical tools and the assessment and testing methods were developed under
the guidance of reputed scholars from these two institutions. IBA has jealously
guarded the high standards and academic traditions it had inherited from
Wharton and USC while adapting and adjusting them with the passage of time. A
large number of Pakistani faculty members received advanced degrees from
Wharton and the University of Southern California.
Till 1994, the University of Karachi awarded degrees to the graduates. In that
year the Sindh Assembly elevated the Institute's status to that of a degreeawarding institution. A bill is pending in the Assembly for conferring the status of
a University to IBA. Inspite of a rapid increase in the number of business schools,
the IBA has maintained its position as the premier institution of higher learning in
the field of management and business administration.
The IBA initially offered MBA program only for day scholars. In 1957, an Evening
Program was started to cater to the needs of the numerous working executives
and managers who were interested in furthering their careers through part-time
business studies. In 1982, a three-year BBA (Honors) Program was introduced
which has now been upgraded into a four-year BBA program.
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The Center for Computer Studies was established in 1983 with the collaboration
of IBM, Pakistan. It initially offered a diploma in system analysis to overcome a
shortage of software professionals in the country. It now offers BBA (MIS), MBA
(MIS) and BS (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information
Technology), MS (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information
Technology) and PhD programs. The PhD degree is being offered in the areas of
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information and Communication
Technology (ICT), Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography,
Numerical Analysis and Numerical Computing. In addition a PhD program in
MIS/Computer Science and Engineering/ICT has been launched from August
2005.
The Center for Executive Education offers Executive MBA programs for mid level
public sector, non–profit sector and private sector executives, organizes
customized courses for the corporate clients and holds short courses on emerging
issues and themes for those engaged in business. A new Center for
Entrepreneurial Development is being established and will become fully functional
in 2010.
The IBA Philosophy
The recurrent theme of the 50 years of IBA's existence is that business education
should be rigorous but also relevant and looking to the future. The IBA provides an
enabling environment, conducive to scholarship and research. The faculty, staff,
students and members of the industry work together to achieve learning goals.
Students acquire knowledge and skills through constructive and distinctive processes
that encourage them to develop understanding of business concepts and issues,
think independently and to make rational choices. They are encouraged to take
responsibility for their own learning, to become active participants and leaders, and
to apply their knowledge in real-world context.
The IBA programs are designed to provide world-class professional managers and
entrepreneurs for the business and industry in Pakistan.
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IBA Students
About 1600 students are currently enrolled at the MBA, BBA and BCS programs. MBA
program consists of two years (4 semesters) while BBA program extends over four
years (8 semesters). Distinguishing features of the IBA are the induction of students
through a systematic and merit-based admission process, training in a demanding
academic environment, supervised internships or attachment with industry and ontime completion of study programs. Admission procedures, curricula, methods of
instruction and the system of examinations at the IBA give it a unique position
among leading educational institutions in Pakistan.
The IBA ensures that no student is deprived of education at the Institute because of
financial constraints. Scholarships, stipends and financial assistance are provided on
the basis of need. A National Talent Hunt Program aims at attracting and training
poor but meritorious students from the backward districts of Pakistan to enter IBA.
Students take part in a broad variety of activities ranging from volunteering for
charity work and participating in athletic events to organizing conferences on a
variety of business issues. A spirit of involvement is important because teamwork,
leadership and being a responsible citizen are the foundations of the IBA experience.
IBA Faculty
IBA has 80 full time and 85 part time and visiting faculty members teaching courses
in Management, Marketing, HR, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Methods,
Organizational Behavior, Computer Sciences, Ethics, Social Sciences, Chinese,
Arabic. The faculty is drawn from two streams i.e. academic and practice. Academic
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faculty mostly consists of those holding Doctorate or Master’s degrees from well
reputed universities while the faculty in practice draws upon the large reservoirs of
top leaders, chief executives, senior managers who are and have been associated
with the corporate sector. This blend of faculty ensures academic rigor as well as
practical relevance in the design and delivery of courses at IBA. Academic faculty
members are engaged in research and writing professional papers, advising
companies and organizing training courses for the industry, public sector etc. A
variety of pedagogical tools is deployed at the Institute ranging from lectures, class
participation, case studies, research reports, company visits to equip the students.
IBA Alumni
IBA has produced about 8000 graduates to-date, each one being an outstanding
professional. Most of the Chief Executives and top management positions in leading
listed companies, corporations and banks are held by the alumni of IBA. The IBA
graduates have worked and matched in performance with the graduates of the most
renowned business schools of the world and is the school of choice for most of the
young men and women interested in careers and leadership in business.
A large number of IBA graduates are working outside Pakistan in the Middle East,
UK, Canada and the United States. Among its prominent alumni is one of the former
Prime Ministers of Pakistan.
Governance and Management
A Board of Governors consisting of 17 members drawn from the representatives of
the government, private sector, prominent educationists, alumni, eminent citizens
and faculty oversees the operation of the IBA, sets the policy and the strategy and
supervises the financial management of the Institute. The Institute is headed by
Dean/Director who is assisted by Associate Deans, chairpersons of the departments
on the academic side with the heads of support departments on the administrative
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affairs. The IBA relies on student tuition fees, income from Executive Education, and
income from Endowment Fund and other funds. Capital expenditure and human
resource development for faculty development are financed by grants from the
Higher Education Commission, private sector and foundations.
Future Strategic Direction
Having realized that it can no longer thrive on its past laurels and has to adapt itself
to the changing market demands IBA has embarked upon an ambitious five year
strategic plan with the objective to become one of the top 100 global business
schools and one of the top 10 regional business schools. It has benchmarked itself
against a few chosen business schools in India, Singapore, China, Hong Kong and
Turkey. The four pillars of this strategy are
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Investment in physical infrastructure
Faculty Development
Technology up gradation
Community outreach and links to industry
IBA is exploring collaborative partnerships, alliances and exchange programs with
the top business schools. Generous financial supports from HEC, foundations, private
sector have been obtained to implement this plan in the next five years. IBA has
recently become the first institution in Pakistan to become partner of CFA Institute,
SAP University alliance and other such ventures. Seeking accreditation to the Asian,
European and US bodies are part of the plan. The management is seeking other
avenues of collaboration with the Universities and B-schools in Asia.
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FAST
The National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences has the honor of being the
first multi-campus private sector university set up under the Federal Charter granted
by Ordinance No.XXIII of 2000, dated July 01, 2000.
The University started with an impressive advantage in that, thanks to the selfless,
ceaseless and imaginative efforts of the Foundation FAST, it inherited four first rate
computer science institutes located at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar, in
spacious buildings and prestigious settings.
These institutes, individually as well as collectively, have established leadership
position due to the splendid vision of an enlightened management and tireless efforts
of a highly qualified faculty. Over the years FAST has become the hallmark of
excellence in academic arena, domestic market and international community.
Mission Statement
In line with the thrust of our faith and glory of our heritage, we shall try our best to
play an effective and meaningful role in creating a knowledge based society in
Pakistan. This avenue would naturally and seamlessly lead to a civil society with
knowledge driven economy.
In furtherance of these general objectives, we shall focus upon acquisition and
propagation of cutting edge science and technologies. Recognizing the fact that
Information Technology is having a profound impact upon almost every aspect of
human activity and changing the shape of our future, we shall retain our focus, for
the time being, on producing computer scientists and software engineers as well as
managers of the highest order who may act as vanguard of the IT Revolution in
Pakistan.
We believe that enormous educational potential of computer science, if used wisely,
widely and vigorously, can be a powerful vehicle of social equalization.
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In line with its philosophy, satisfaction of the financial needs of the poor, and
opening doors of opportunities of highly expensive education to the indigent and
disempowered, are the greatest moral achievements of the Foundation.
In pursuit of this noble objectives, the University shall faithfully, vigorously and
dedicatedly follow that policy to fulfill the requirements of equality of opportunity and
social justice.
Realizing that the success of IT revolution requires concerted efforts of many, not a
few, we shall establish a formal network of cooperative and collaborative relationship
with centers of excellence within and outside Pakistan. The quality of human beings
shall remain center of our focus. It shall be our constant endeavor to produce, not
only excellent scientists and good technicians, but also well balanced human beings
with strong sense of values.
The Foundation
Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST)
The sponsoring body of the University – the Foundation for Advancement of Science
and Technology (FAST) was established in 1980. It is registered with the
Government of Pakistan as a charitable institution. In 1985, it selected higher
education as a vehicle to pursue its objective of producing scientists and
technologists of the highest calibre. FAST pioneered the development of IT industry
in Pakistan by offering the country’s first undergraduate program in Computer
Science. Today, this University, sponsored by FAST, stands recognized as the leader
and trend-setter in this field in Pakistan and abroad
A Board of Governors, elected in accordance with its Charter, manages the affairs of
FAST. The members of the Board are eminent personalities in their respective fields
and are associated with FAST in an honorary capacity.
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Board of Governors of FAST
President
Senator Wasim Sajjad
Leader of the House in the Senate of Pakistan,
Former Chairman, Senate of Pakistan.
Members
Dr. Abdul Wahab
Former Director, IBA, Karachi
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi
Mr. Justice (Retd.) S. Ali Aslam Jafri
Federal Insurance Ombudsman
Mr. Arshad Nasar
Chairman / Managing Director
Oil and Gas Development Co. Ltd
Mr. H.U. Beg
Former Federal Secretary (Finance)
Executive Director, Society for the Promotion of Engg. Science and Technology
Former Chairman Public Services Commission
Mr. I.A Imtiazi
Former Chairman, Central Board of Revenue
Mrs. Khadija Haq
President, Mahbubul Haq Human Development Center, Islamabad
Justice (Retd.) Mian Muhammad Ajmal
Former Senior Judge,Supreme Court of Pakistan
Mr. Nawazish Ali Seth
Director, Ravi Thread Works (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore
Senator Nisar A. Memon
Federal Minister, Information and Broadcasting
County Former General Manager, IBM, Pakistan
Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh
Former Member, National Assembly of Pakistan.
Former Chairman, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
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Dr. Rafique Ahmad
Professor Emeritus
South Asian Study Center
University of the Punjab
Dr. Samar Mubarakmand
Member, Science & Technology, Planning Commission of Pakistan
Former Chairman, NESCOM
Former Director General, National Defence Complex
Lt. Gen. Syed Refaqat
Former Chief of Staff to the President of Pakistan
Former Governor N.W.F.P.
Secretary General
Rana Ghulam Shabbir, T.Q.A.
Karachi Campus
The Main Campus is located on a six acre site in Shah Latif Town on the National
Highway, ten kilometres east of Karachi airport. The campus comprises spacious and
fully air conditioned, purpose built classrooms, laboratories, auditorium, seminar
rooms, and a spacious Library. The Engineering labs comprise Electronics, Electrical,
Control Engineering, Signal Processing, Telecommunications, Networking, Multimedia
and Computer Labs. The Computing Labs have latest computers and workstations
having Linux and Windows-based environments. The campus is fully networked and
it also provides wireless hotspots.
A separate Student Activities block includes Cafeteria, Sports Complex for indoor
games and a Gymnasium with all modern equipments. In addition to a Mosque,
playgrounds for Cricket, Hockey, Football, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball and
Tennis courts are also available.
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A fleet of more than twenty buses is available for students and staff to commute to
and from the campus from various locations of the city. Separate hostel facilities for
boys and girls are also available via arranged University housing in the nearby
Gulshan-e-Hadeed, and also in convenient locations in main Karachi City.
To supplement the academic activities of the main campus, there is a City Campus
on main Shahrae-Faisal (near Nursery) which houses the Business School and School
for Graduate Studies. The purpose-built city campus has air-conditioned modern
classrooms, modern computing labs and a canteen. The library of the city campus is
linked with the library of the main campus. A Seminar Hall with a seating capacity of
175 is available for seminars, lectures and functions
In addition to the University sponsored financial assistance and scholarships, Karachi
campus also receives scholarships for meritorious students under the Sindh
Endowment Board by the Education and Literacy Department of the Government of
Sindh at both undergraduate and graduate levels of studies. The scholarship has a
separate quota for Urban and Rural students. At present, more than 200 students of
Karachi campus receive scholarships under the Sindh Endowment Board Scheme
The Campus has a vibrant Research and Development culture. Each faculty member
is a part of a Research Group. Weekly research seminars, local IEEE, ACM and IET
chapters’ meetings and seminars and an annual International conference are
regularly held.
Lahore Campus
The Lahore Campus, spread over 12.5 acres, is located in Faisal Town which is the
heart of greater Lahore. The campus consists of three blocks, which with their
striking exterior brickwork and magnificent marble domes are a valuable addition to
the rich architectural heritage of Lahore. The facilities consist of fully air-conditioned
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purpose built class rooms equipped with teaching aids, and a number of computing
and engineering laboratories.
The computing labs consist of database, programming, software engineering, and
computer application labs. Latest computers, workstations and services having
LINUX and Windows based environments are also readily available for the usage of
students. The whole campus is fully equipped with fast Local Area Network and latest
wireless hotspots.
Moreover, there is an Auditorium, Seminar Hall, Cafeteria, separate Boys & Girls
Common Rooms and offices of different students’ societies. In addition a spacious
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journals/magazines provide students and faculty to have access to diverse up-todate information resources. The library of Lahore Campus is the second library in
Pakistan which has its library Catalogue accessible through Library of Congress
Gateway. Union Catalogue of the libraries of all the four campuses of the University
is also accessible through Library of Congress Gateway, which is first of its kind in
whole of South Asia and is a model for library cooperation amongst the Pakistani
libraries
The campus has facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports facilities and play
grounds for Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Cricket, Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Table
Tennis and Jogging. Off-campus arrangements have been made for Swimming,
Rowing and Athletics.
In addition to the University sponsored financial assistance and scholarships, Lahore
Campus also receives scholarships for 10 meritorious students from different Boards
of Intermediate and Secondary Education and Punjab Information Technology Board.
Peshawar Campus
The Peshawar campus was established in 2001. It is housed in an impressive
building, which has an architectural design similar to that of the Lahore and Karachi
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campuses. The green, well maintained lawns that surround the building add to the
scenic beauty of the whole setup. The Campus covers an area of 4 acres and is
located in the Industrial Estate, Hayatabad. The satellite town of Hayatabad flanks it,
which is an ideal place for students to find residence in privately run hostels. The
historic Khyber Pass is within an hours drive from the Campus.
The Campus has all the physical facilities that a modern educational institution
should have. It has an excellent Intranet facility with a site for the students to inform
them about their class attendance, grades and other academic information. The
campus has fully air-conditioned, multi-media installed classrooms and lecture
theatres, a hall, a library and Computer/ Engineering laboratories that have latest
equipment. The library has a collection of over 6,000 books and subscribes to 35
journals, magazines and newspapers. It has computers for students to do online
searches for study materials. It also has the distinction of being one of the first
libraries in the province to be computerized.
The campus has facilities for co-curricular activities. There are courts for volley ball,
basketball and badminton. In addition, there are arrangements for playing indoor
games and separate air-conditioned cafeterias for the male and female students. The
students have a number of societies/clubs where they can learn and exhibit their
talents
Since this campus is the youngest of all the four campuses, it is in its growing stage
with regard to student strength, which is presently one of its positive qualities. With
a smaller number of students there is an atmosphere of friendliness. The faculty
members know all students by name and give them individual attention. The
traditional hospitality of the area also makes the students feel at home.
Islamabad Campus
Seated along the Kashmir Highway, the Islamabad Campus holds in view the capital
city, with mystic thoughtfulness. A majestic banyan tree strikes the eye of the visitor
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before the overshadowed Campus’s beauty can capture his attention. The visitor
experiences an instantaneous dilemma. He does not know whether to admire the
panoramic scenery of the city, which lies before his eyes or marvel the academic
décor of the Campus. Spread over a 15-acre land, right in the academic hub of the
city, Islamabad Campus is steadily expanding both in terms of its area and study
programs.
The highly qualified, deeply committed, and professionally inspired faculty gives to
the university an academic character. The faculty not only excels in their teaching
abilities but also keep themselves abreast of the latest trends and developments in
science and technology. They are also accomplished researchers, contributors, and
developers in their respective areas of interest. The research projects carried out at
the Campus range from Bio-Informatics, Agro-Informatics, Machine Intelligence, and
Neural Networks to IT consulting.
True to the name of the university, National University of Computer & Emerging
Sciences, the academic growth of the Campus can be gauged from the fact that in
the past one decade, the University has moved from one undergraduate program in
Computer Science to 4 undergraduate programs in Telecom Engineering, Computer
Engineering, and Management Science. The University also offers a graduate
program in Computer Science. The graduates of the Islamabad campus have been
well-received in both national and multinational industry. Many of them are serving
in prestigious institutions and organizations across the world like Microsoft, Oracle,
NCR, LMKR, IBM, and PTCL, etc.
The campus offers state of the art facilities in professional, academic, and extra
curricular terms. The spacious and well-equipped computer and engineering labs
provide to the students a practical orientation in their respective areas of study. The
audio-visually supported and comfortably furnished class rooms present to the
students a conducive and enabling learning environment.
To help relax the worn out minds and to avoid students turning into dull boys and
girls, the Campus offers its students sufficient sports facilities. They can go to the
cricket and football grounds, play badminton, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, to
test their stamina. They can also wrestle their minds in the chess competitions.
Programming competitions too attract here the interest of the students, as if it was a
fun activity. NaSCon, a national level software competition organized by the Campus
has now become a household name in the software and engineering communities
around the country.
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