IBA Karachi & AKU-IED Sign Partnership Agreement for School Management Series 2026–2027

Friday, October 16, 2026: IBA Karachi and AKU-IED have entered a strategic partnership through the signing of a Letter of Agreement (LoA) to jointly develop and deliver the School Management Series 2026–2027, aimed at strengthening leadership and management capabilities among school administrators.

The signing ceremony was held at AKU-IED, with the agreement signed by Dr. Abdullah Z. Sheikh, Dean & Professor, School of Business Studies, IBA Karachi, and Dr. Farid Panjwani, Dean and Professor, Institute for Educational Development, Aga Khan University.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Sahar Awan, Assistant Professor & Chairperson Management Department, IBA-SBS; Moeid Sultan, Director Finance; Naheed Merchant, Head of Legal Affairs & Secretary BOG, Fuad Mehdi, Head of Marketing & Communications, and esteemed faculty members representing IBA Karachi. Dr. Tania Bubela, Provost and Vice President - Academics, Aga Khan University, joined virtually and delivered remarks of appreciation.

The 16-week School Management Series, scheduled from November 2026 to March 2027, will be jointly developed and delivered by both institutions, focusing on strengthening school leadership and management practices. The program will conclude with a closing ceremony and Leadership Showcase at IBA Karachi.

The collaboration reflects both institutions' shared commitment to advancing educational leadership and professional development through academic partnership.