Iqra University - IU

Transforming Supply Chains: A Digital and Sustainable Approach

Are you ready to explore the intersection of digitalization and sustainability in supply chains? Join us on December 28, 2024, at 9:45 AM in the Mini Auditorium, EDC Campus for a compelling discussion featuring leading voices in the industry.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from:

• Mr. Noman Amjad Lutif CEO Ismail Industries

• Mr.Arif Hussain, General Manager, Head of HR Business Partnering (HRBP), Employee Relations (ER), Industrial Relations (IR), and Workplace Solutions (WPS), Engro Foods

• Mr. Noman Rashid Khan , Head of Supply Chain Agha Steels

• Ms. Maria Karim, AGM Export SC Ismail Industries Limited

• Mr. Danish Hassan, Manger Inventory Management Amreli Steels

Engage with industry leaders and gain valuable insights that can transform your approach to supply chain management.

𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄'𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐔𝐏 𝐘𝐄𝐓!

The deadline to register for the 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐩 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 has been extended to 𝟐𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! This is your chance to gain hands-on training that will elevate your freelancing career. Don’t let this opportunity slip away - join us and transform your skills into success!

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𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞

Students gained invaluable insights at the 'Building Teams & Resilience for Success' workshop, organized by Iqra University Student Societies. With the insightful guidance of Ms. Nimra Dhanani, they learned practical strategies to enhance teamwork, build resilience, and lead with confidence.

It was an empowering experience filled with learning, collaboration, and growth, leaving everyone ready to face new challenges with a stronger mindset and a united team!

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Iqra University proudly hosted an insightful speaker session titled "𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧." The session featured Sajid Ahmed (CA/ACCA), Assistant Manager Taxation at Hutchison Ports Pakistan, as the esteemed guest speaker.

Sajid Ahmed brought a wealth of knowledge to the table, delving into the complexities of corporate taxation in Pakistan. He shared valuable insights into its implications, key functions, and the impact it has on businesses operating within the country's evolving economic landscape.

The session served as an excellent learning opportunity for students, deepening their understanding of taxation's role in corporate decision-making.

𝐈𝐪𝐫𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐝-𝐞-𝐀𝐳𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬!

We are incredibly proud of our talented students who represented their provinces at the 3rd Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, organized by the Pakistan Sports Board in Islamabad.

Our exceptional athletes represented their provinces with outstanding results across various categories, securing medals and proudly showcasing Iqra University's excellence on the national stage.

Congratulations to all the winners on their remarkable achievements, dedication, and hard work!

𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐃𝐆𝐬

Iqra University hosted an insightful speaker session addressing one of the most pressing global challenges—Climate Change—and its macroeconomic implications.

This impactful event featured Ms. Farah Atiq, a distinguished Senior Research Associate, who shared her profound knowledge and expertise on:
✔️ The economic consequences of climate change on global and local economies
✔️ The critical role of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in mitigating these effects
✔️ Innovative strategies to bridge the gap between economic growth and environmental sustainability

The session emphasized the urgency of aligning economic policies with environmental goals to secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

Iqra University proudly hosted an enlightening speaker session on 5th December titled "𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬". This inspiring event featured Mr. Omar Shaikh, the esteemed Head of HR, Admin, and Operations at Tracker & IoT Pvt. Limited.

With years of experience and a proven track record in leadership and organizational growth, Mr. Shaikh shared invaluable insights on:
✔️ Strategies to drive success through effective leadership
✔️ Fostering growth within teams and organizations
✔️ The importance of innovation and adaptability in today’s fast-paced corporate world

The session was a resounding success, leaving our students and faculty motivated and equipped with practical knowledge to excel in their professional journeys.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐪𝐫𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲!

𝐏𝐨𝐩-𝐔𝐩 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠!

At Iqra University, we believe that success is not just one big leap—it’s the result of countless small victories along the way. Celebrate your wins, big or small, and keep moving forward toward your dreams. 🌟

💡 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Every achievement brings you closer to your goals, no matter how small. Hit "𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭" and embrace the journey!

𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬

Join us for a captivating speaker session featuring Dr. Rahila Huma, Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics at NED University of Engineering and Technology.

Dr. Huma will share invaluable insights and practical tips on crafting impactful research papers.

Date: 24th December 2024
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Venue: Room 205, EDC Campus

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your research skills!

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬. 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭.

Join us for an exclusive seminar with Azfar Ali, a pioneer in the realm of Pakistani media, known for challenging norms and stirring thought-provoking discussions. Being a Content Creator and Executive Producer, Azfar Ali has several groundbreaking TV productions under his belt, and will be presenting a fresh take on how we consume and understand media.

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟑:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 - 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐄𝐃𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬.

Tread conventional grounds or be a part of something exciting? The choice is yours!

Challenge your boundaries, transform your ideas into actions, and ignite the entrepreneur within you. Amplify your vision with "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫'𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞" — an exclusive workshop presented by IU CORE.

We are honored to host Umer Farooque, the brains behind the success story of the Kontact Group, as our resource person.

Mark your calendar

📅 DATE: 24TH DECEMBER, 2024
⏰ TIME: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
📍VENUE: IU CORE, 1ST FLOOR, EDC CAMPUS

Don't wait, elevate your entrepreneurial journey! 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐁𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐐𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄.

Registration Form
https://forms.gle/np3NtowJfoFYvn3r8

Open for all IU CORE start-ups, Iqra University students, and alumni. Remember, opportunity doesn’t knock twice; limited seats are available so the earliest responders will carry the day.

Venture on the path less travelled today! Your seat at "The Entrepreneur's Edge" awaits.

Certificates to be provided to the participants.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐪𝐫𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

On December 13, 2024, Iqra University's IU-CORE welcomed Shark Tank Pakistan for an inspiring Meet & Greet session. Our students had the chance to engage with some of the most dynamic leaders in venture capital, including:

🌟 Faisal Aftab - Founder & CEO, Zayn VC
🌟 Aleena Nadeem - Founder & CEO, EduFi
🌟 Karim Teli - Managing Director, Pakistan Dairy Products - IGLOO
🌟 Rabeel Warraich - Early Stage VC, Founder & CEO, Sarmayacar
🌟 Usman Malik Showrunner, Shark Tank Pakistan

Presenting an exclusive opportunity to learn about the essential qualities needed for start-up success along with insights on funding and innovation, the event truly fueled the entrepreneurial spirit within our students.

All in all, a thought-provoking experience to remember!

Prepare to be inspired this December. We cordially invite you to our exclusive event, "Women at the Work Front - The Entrepreneurial Pathway" in collaboration with Working Women Welfare Trust. This isn't just another networking event. It’s a gathering of minds and ambitions driven by the spirit of female entrepreneurship.

𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐚

Dive deep into the entrepreneurial spirit with Maria Talha, Team Lead at "Towards Your Dream Career."

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬:

- Varah Mussavir, Founder & CEO of The Crafter's Guild
- Yasmeen Ghayas, CEO of Bee Harry's Mineral Water
- Shaheen Serang, Director of Spell Bound Events
- Feryal Irteza Communication Specialist

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫

- Date: 24th December, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Venue: Mini Auditorium, EDC Campus

This event is for dreamers and doers, for those who craft opportunities and those eager to make a significant mark in the business realm.

Make Waves for Change!

Iqra University, in collaboration with the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, invites you to a vital session on Water Conservation. Join Munawar Hassan, Programme Manager, Strategic Change, Water-Aid Pakistan, as he shares insights into sustainable water management practices. The session will be moderated by Dr. Rozina Sewani, Associate Professor, Project Director Iqra University.

Mark Your Calendar

🗓️ Date: December 24, 2024
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: Main Auditorium, EDC Campus

Let’s work together for a sustainable and water-secure future!

Disasters can strike at any moment. Are you prepared? Join us on December 24th for an important guest speaker session featuring Shahid Ali Khan, Program Officer, Planning & Response from the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat. Discover effective disaster risk reduction strategies and how you can contribute to a safer community. Moderated by Dr. Rozina Sewani, Associate Professor, Project Director Iqra University, this is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about making a difference!

Mark your Calendars!

🗓️ Date: December 24, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Main Auditorium, EDC Campus

Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and be part of a safer tomorrow!

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!

Iqra University is launching Pakistan’s first-ever Electric Vehicle program in Electrical Engineering! Join us in shaping the future of eco-friendly transportation.

Energize Your Future and secure your career in one of the most in-demand industries today! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to transform your ambitions into reality.

Why Wait? Apply now and see your dreams take flight!

For more information, please visit: admissions.iqra.edu.pk