Groundbreaking of IBA Karachi - Islamabad Campus

August 19, 2026

• IBA Karachi and DHA Islamabad–Rawalpindi have entered an important collaboration in the field of education.
• The groundbreaking ceremony for IBA Karachi’s Islamabad Campus was held in DHA Islamabad Phase 5.
• Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, the Administrator of DHA Islamabad, along with experts and officials from various academic fields, attended the ceremony.
• IBA Karachi-Islamabad Campus will prove to be an important milestone for Pakistan’s education sector. - Dr. S Akbar Zaidi
• The establishment of the campus will provide students from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the northern regions with access to education of international standards.
• Islamabad Campus will play an important role in preparing capable future leaders.
• The campus has the potential to become a prominent center of higher education in the region.
• Academic excellence, human capital development, and leadership development are among the key objectives of this joint initiative. - Dr. S Akbar Zaidi
• Today, we are not merely laying the foundation of a campus; we are laying the foundation for Pakistan’s future leaders. - Dr. S Akbar Zaidi
• It will include a modern Academic Block, Research Block, Library, and Auditorium.
• IBA Karachi - Islamabad Campus will also provide modern sports and residential facilities for students.
• Islamabad Campus will advance IBA’s vision of knowledge, research, and practical impact, while creating new opportunities for collaboration with academic and industry institutions. - Dr. S Akbar Zaidi