Research wing of the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) at the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi @ibakarachi
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At a time when inclusive growth, decent work, and women’s economic participation are central to policy debate, our research brief highlights persistent gaps in women’s representation in management and wages and calls for evidence-based reform. @ibakhiofficial @UN_Women
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Advancing Research for a Sustainable Future
IBA invites Academics, Researchers, and Industry Practitioners to the 6th Annual Conference of the Center for Business and Economics Research (CBERCON26), taking place on November 5 and 6 at the IBA Main Campus.
Dr. S Akbar Zaidi - Executive Director of IBA, welcomes participants to this platform for Academic Exchange and Thought Leadership, featuring a Keynote Address by Prof. Adil Najam - Boston University and Global President of WWF, focusing on Climate Change, Resilience, Sustainability, and Environmental Challenges.
#IBAKarachi #CBERCON26 #CBER #Research #Sustainability #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Leading Beyond Crisis. Shaping Economic Renewal.
IBA introduces a Keynote Session at CBERCON26, the Sixth Annual International Conference organised by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), under the theme Leading Beyond Crisis: Resilience, Reform and Renewal.
Featuring Zafar Masud, President & CEO, Bank of Punjab, the session will explore perspectives on economic leadership, resilience, and the reforms needed to navigate complex economic challenges. The discussion will be moderated by Maleeha Sattar, Teaching Fellow at Information Technology University (ITU).
#IBAKarachi #SESS #CBERCON26 #EconomicLeadership #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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The Power of Evidence in Public Policy
How can higher education institutions help shape better policies for Pakistan?
At CBERCON26, IBA CBER brings together academic leaders and policymakers to explore the role of research and evidence in building more informed policy decisions.
The Sixth Annual International Conference
#IBAKarachi #SESS #CBERCON26 #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Research #Policymaking #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Rethinking Research Design for Greater Impact
IBA CBER, in collaboration with the University of Derby, presents a webinar on EDI in Research Design, exploring how to develop Inclusive, Ethical, and Robust Studies.
Join Lubna Naz, Director, CBER, Alex Phillips, Research Development Manager, University of Derby, and Naznin Tabassum, Senior Lecturer, University of Derby, for an insightful discussion on strengthening research design through EDI principles.
October 07, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Register Now: forms.gle/YG28qJHJrc28F283A
#IBAKarachi #CBER #ResearchDesign #EDI #Research #UniversityOfDerby #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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ThinkFest on Campus Brings Leading Voices to IBA
IBA Karachi invites its faculty, students and staff to ThinkFest on Campus, bringing together leading academics and policymakers to explore important academic and policy issues through meaningful dialogue.
With three academic panels and one policy panel, the event creates a platform for thoughtful conversations, diverse perspectives and exchange of ideas, organized by the IBA School of Economics & Social Sciences (SESS).
Outsiders can register: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TWHq…
#IBAKarachi #SESS #ThinkFest #Ideas #Policy #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Welcoming Our Keynote Speaker for #CBERCON26
IBA Karachi welcomes Iwi Ugiagbe-Green, Professor of Equity in Education and Academic Director (STRIVE) at Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, as the keynote speaker at the IBA School of Economics & Social Sciences’s Sixth Annual International Conference, organized by IBA-CBER.
#CBERCON26 will explore “Beyond Polycrisis: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Economic Future”.
#IBAKarachi #SESS #CBER #CBERCON26 #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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superb Symposium at the IBA on Power in Pakistan: Manifestation, Articulation, Resistance, excellent and vibrant conversation, hopefully a Book out soon, thanks to @AdeelMalikOx @umairjav @AasimSajjadA @FarhanHSiddiqi @alia_amirali @AshaAmirali @BangashYK
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State of Pakistan’s Economy 2026–27: Shaping the Conversation on Sustainable Growth
IBA-CBER officially launched State of Pakistan’s Economy 2026–27, its annual publication examining Pakistan’s economic outlook and pathways for sustainable growth.
The launch featured insights from Zafar Masud, President & CEO, Bank of Punjab, and Nadia Seth, CEO, SMEDA, alongside policymakers, academics, and industry leaders. The publication reinforces CBER’s commitment to evidence-based research and informed policy dialogue for Pakistan’s economic progress.
#IBAKarachi #CBER #PakistanEconomy #PolicyDialogue #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Thank you for your very thoughtful remarks @zafar_masud sb. Looking forward to your further insight as we prep part 2 and make it both academic and policy relevant!
Absolutely great effort and brilliant agenda-setting to achieve “stability to sustainability” by @EconomistAadil Saheb and @khadija_bari9 Saheba.
My felicitations.
Looking forward to volume-2 of this wonderful initiative, covering the harder journey towards harnessing productivity, welfare, and shared prosperity, at the back of fiscal and financing support via pragmatic wealth-creating solutions and propositions, keeping our own ground realities in perspective.
Thankyou to my alma mater @ibakhiofficial @IBAAlumni
@EDIBAKarachi @BangashYK
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The Economics Department at @ibakhiofficial launched its State of the Economy Report 2026-2027 today. The comments on the report by @zafar_masud and @Nadiajseth were highly detailed. The discussion that followed was deeply engaging. These events are crucial in bridging the gap between academia and the different stakeholders. Already looking forward to the next volume! Appreciate all the effort by my co-editor @khadija_bari9 and @IBACBER and @lubnanaz8 in making this event and the report a success! @sess_iba
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thank you for giving us your time, Zafar, great insight and numerous initiatives taken by the Bank of Punjab @zafar_masud @ibakhiofficial @sess_iba @IBACBER @EconomistAadil @lubnanaz8 @khadija_bari9 @BangashYK
Absolutely great effort and brilliant agenda-setting to achieve “stability to sustainability” by @EconomistAadil Saheb and @khadija_bari9 Saheba.
My felicitations.
Looking forward to volume-2 of this wonderful initiative, covering the harder journey towards harnessing productivity, welfare, and shared prosperity, at the back of fiscal and financing support via pragmatic wealth-creating solutions and propositions, keeping our own ground realities in perspective.
Thankyou to my alma mater @ibakhiofficial @IBAAlumni
@EDIBAKarachi @BangashYK
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Understanding the Economy. Shaping the Conversation.
IBA Invites you to the launch of the State of the Economy 2026–27, bringing together distinguished voices from academia and industry to explore Pakistan’s economic outlook, key challenges, and opportunities for sustainable growth organized by CBER at IBA-SESS. With Dr. Khadija Bari, Associate Professor, SESS, moderating the discussion alongside Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO, Bank of Punjab, and Ms. Nadia Seth, CEO, SMEDA.
#IBA #SESS #StateOfTheEconomy #BankOfPunjab #SMEDA #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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great way to start the new Academic Year @ibakhiofficial @sess_iba @AasimSajjadA @umairjav @AdeelMalikOx @FarhanHSiddiqi @AsadRahim
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look forward to welcoming Dean Professor Adil Najam to the IBA @ibakhiofficial @sess_iba @lubnanaz8 @AdilNajam
Rethinking Challenges. Reimagining Economic Futures.
The Sixth Annual International Conference at IBA brings together ideas, insights, and perspectives on navigating today’s polycrises and building pathways towards a sustainable Economic future. Featuring keynote speaker Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. Join us!
#IBA #SESS #CBERCON26 #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Welcome to SESS | A New Academic Journey Begins
IBA School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) welcomed its incoming undergraduate and graduate students to SESS Welcome Day, introducing them to their academic community and the journey ahead.
Students from the Department of Economics and the Department of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts came to connect, engage, and begin a new chapter at IBA.
#IBA #SESS #SESSWelcomeDay #StudentExperience #CampusLife #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Learn. Think. Make an Impact.
As the newest members of the IBA community begin this exciting chapter, Dr. Yaqoob Bangash, Professor & Dean–SESS, encourages students to stay curious, think critically, and engage deeply. Here’s to exploring new perspectives, learning with purpose, and using ideas to inspire meaningful change.
#IBA #OGala2026 #SESS #StudentJourney #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Advancing Inclusive Research through Global Collaboration
IBA, in collaboration with the University of Derby, is strengthening research governance, gender equality, and inclusive academic environments through the British Council's UK–Pakistan Going Global Partnerships Programme 2025–26.
During a week-long visit to the UK, Prof. Lubna Naz, Project Lead, led discussions on Pakistan's legal and higher education landscape, workplace harassment legislation, and equality, diversity, and inclusion in research, while Dr. Tehzeeb Sakina Amir conducted a session on women's leadership, career progression, mentorship, and empowerment. The delegation also engaged with NAPAC and other stakeholders to exchange best practices and promote international collaboration on safeguarding, institutional trust, and inclusive academic environments, organized by the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CBER).
#IBAKarachi #CBER #BritishCouncil #UniversityOfDerby #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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IBA's Faculty collaborates with numerous universities worldwide in many disciplines and areas, all part of IBA's internationalization agenda @ibakhiofficial @IBACBER @lubnanaz8 @sess_iba @pkBritish
Advancing Inclusive Research through Global Collaboration
IBA, in collaboration with the University of Derby, is strengthening research governance, gender equality, and inclusive academic environments through the British Council's UK–Pakistan Going Global Partnerships Programme 2025–26.
During a week-long visit to the UK, Prof. Lubna Naz, Project Lead, led discussions on Pakistan's legal and higher education landscape, workplace harassment legislation, and equality, diversity, and inclusion in research, while Dr. Tehzeeb Sakina Amir conducted a session on women's leadership, career progression, mentorship, and empowerment. The delegation also engaged with NAPAC and other stakeholders to exchange best practices and promote international collaboration on safeguarding, institutional trust, and inclusive academic environments, organized by the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CBER).
#IBAKarachi #CBER #BritishCouncil #UniversityOfDerby #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Our Faculty, Our Excellence!
Dr. Farhan Hanif Siddiqi, Professor and Chairperson, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts – SESS, whose research on ethnic conflict, identity politics, and conflict resolution continues to contribute to global academic discourse. Through impactful scholarship and international collaborations, he is helping shape a deeper understanding of some of the world's most pressing challenges.
#IBAKarachi #SESS #FacultyProfile #IAMIBA #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
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Exploring the Economic Impact of the Federal Budget 2025–26
IBA hosted a seminar on the Federal Budget 2025–26, bringing together leading economists, policymakers, and public finance experts to discuss key fiscal priorities, taxation, trade, investment, and Pakistan's economic outlook.
The seminar commenced with remarks by Dr. Lubna Naz, Director – CBER, and a welcome address by Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director - IBA, and was moderated by Ammar Habib, Assistant Professor of Practice, SBS. Expert panelists Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister; Dr. Ali Salman, CEO – PRIME; Dr. Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, LUMS; Dr. Zehra Farooq, Staff Officer – IR Operations, FBR; and Dr. Aadil Nakhoda, Assistant Professor, SESS shared perspectives on fiscal stability, industrial and trade policy, tax reforms, export competitiveness, and revenue mobilization. The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, arranged by the IBA's Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER).
#IBAKarachi #CBER #FederalBudget202526 #EconomicPolicy #PublicFinance #Leadership #Excellence #Impact
