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IBA NEWS IBA KARACHI | Issue 11 | February 2019 BBC: the Conversation Held in Karachi IBA NEWS IBA KARACHI | www.iba.edu.pk Issue 11 | February 2019 BBC: The Conversation held in Karachi February 11, 2019: The IBA, Karachi hosted an event for the BBC titled, The Conversation at the G&T auditorium. The event, which was moderated by Kim Chakanetsa, comprised of a panel discussion between Pakistan's football captain Hajra Khan, award-winning actress Mahira Khan, pioneer comedian Faiza Saleem and lawyer and internet activist Nighat Dad. The aim of the discussion was to probe into the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in Pakistan. Kim began the recording by putting forth a question about what it means to be a woman in a place like Pakistan which has stark contradictions in terms of issues on gender parity, educational challenges and societal pressures. Points of discussion included lack of public spaces available for women, stereotypes associated with women within the country, moral policing and fat shaming, generalizations regarding desi marriages, mental health and intersectional feminism. Saleem shed light on the culture of body shaming that is done by relatives even if a woman is successful. Nighat, pioneer of the first cyber harassment helpline in Pakistan, addressed the audience and cautioned them about the safe usage of social media and the internet. Star athlete Hajra emphasized the importance of feminism and having male allies who stand up for women when they are being berated. Mahira discussed the challenges she faces being a woman in the industry and commented on the importance of the ‘Me Too’ movement. The discussion ended with a unanimous agreement that as compared to the last decade, women have progressed tremendously in Pakistan. Students Achievement Sports Updates Towards a new Global Students win awards at CFA Institute Research Challenge Governance: A talk by Bertrand Badie February 1, 2019: Two teams from the IBA, Karachi participated in the annual global Institute Research Challenge organised by CFA at the Avari Towers. The competition is geared to provide university students with hands-on mentoring and training in financial analysis. Both teams not only cleared the first round but were also ranked among the top five teams out of February 20-21, 2019: The IBA all participating teams. They presented a financial model along with an sports society hosted a series of February 15, 2019: The IBA, Karachi organized equity research report on Honda Atlas Cars. A team comprising of five sporting events for Special a session with Professor Bertrand Badie, a undergraduate students including Hafsa Shad, Hibbah Muhammad, Olympics Pakistan (SOP). SOP visiting professor of Political Science at Manisha Gridhari, Mubashira Aslam and Muhammad Owais, was provides a platform for people with universities of Geneva, Tunis, Florence, Berlin, successful in winning the best presentation award at CFA IRC Local Final. disabilities to partake in sports Istanbul, Moscow, Cairo, Tokyo, Amsterdam, The same team was also awarded the second position in the overall local activities. Sports played included Mexico, Montreal, and Sao Paulo. His areas of final which included a report submission and presentation. The teams were tennis, basketball, futsal, football, expertise include Sociology and Theory of guided by industry mentor Ms. Shumaila Badar and IBA faculty advisor 100 and 200 meter races, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Ms. Sana Tauseef. badminton and table tennis. Multilateralism, and Transformations of State and Sovereignty in International Relations. The AD’s Engagements session was attended by Chairperson SSLA Dr. Faiza Mushtaq, faculty members and students. Dr. Huma Baqai participates in academic discussions In his discussion, Professor Badie highlighted February 2, 2019: AD IBA moderated a session that in the current international arena, due to reviewing Tariq Khosa’s book titled Inconvenient Truths: the changes it has gone through, traditional Pakistan’s Governance Challenges at Adab Fest. The multilateralism no longer suffices. The new session was organized at the Sindh Governor House. context that moulds the international arena is now dominated by issues such as transnational February 10, 2019: Dr. Baqai participated and violence and multiculturalism. Currently the presented a paper on Great Power Rivalry in Indian international institutions have fallen short of Ocean Region at the International Maritime Conference adapting to this new context because of their organized by the National Institute of Maritime Affairs inability to take into account several social (NIMA) in Karachi. dimensions that come with globalization. February 21, 2019: Dr. Baqai moderated a panel Hence, there is a need to adopt the concept of discussion at CEJ-IBA on Challenges faced by Media ‘minilateralism’, which is a lot closer to Students organized at the city campus. bilateralism as opposed to multilateralism. IBA CDC Gazette Career Development Center Recruitment season Career Counselling Clinics The Career Development Center (CDC) commenced the recruitment season at the IBA, Karachi by hosting various on-campus recruitment drives for the graduating students. Around 20 companies conducted their recruitment activities in the month including: HBL, Faysal Bank, 1Link, Fatima Group, P&G, Mondelez, Metro Cash & Carry, House of Habib, Indus Motors and L'Oréal Pakistan. Corporate Connect Series The CDC hosted the Corporate Connect Series sessions in collaboration with the IBA faculty members, on the subjects of Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Brand-driven storytelling, and Pakistan's Capital and Equity Market. The line-up of guest speakers for the series included Principal Consultant at Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates Private Limited, Mr. Asad Hasan; Director of Jan Textile Mills, Mr. Masood Jan Allawala; Board member and shareholder of TCS Holdings Private Limited, Mr. M.A. Mannan; Head of Marketing at Red Bull, Mr. Muneeb Rizavi; Executive CDC in collaboration with the IBA Alumni and Placement Society and Learning Director, Research and Business Development at Intermarket Securities Minds Group organized Career Counselling Clinics at the IBA Career Fair 2019. Limited, Mr. Raza Jafri and Finance Partner - High Value Projects at Unilever Around 50 counselors facilitated almost 160 students individually in career Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Bilal Khan. exploration and career development. CEIF Highlights Launch of CIPA February 16, 2019: IBA-CEIF in collaboration with the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) launched a two-month Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA) refresher course. Local and international trainers will conduct the classes. Product Development and Shariah Compliance Forum February 18, 2019: IBA-CEIF conducted Product Development and Shariah Compliance Forum on Paradigm of Business Ethics in Marketing of Islamic Financial Services. The chief guest of the forum was Deputy Chairman (BOG), Minhaj University Lahore, Dr. Hussain Mohiuddin. Executive Learning Program – Trade Finance February 26-27, 2019: IBA-CEIF conducted a two-day course on Trade Finance. It was attended by Shariah scholars and auditors. Executive Learning Program – Risk Management February 28, 2019: IBA-CEIF successfully conducted a two-day course on Risk Management for Shariah scholars. The course was conducted by industry professionals. CEE – Expanding Horizons 3rd Health and Education Sub Committee Meeting of the KCCI February 16, 2019: Academic Director Family Managed Business Ms. Aysha Iftikhar and Academic Director Project Management and Family Business Faculty Dr. Syed Irfan Nabi presented recommendations for collaborations between the academia and industry to the KCCI. Ms. Iftikhar proposed a framework for industry and academia linkages which was seconded by fellow academics. Upon Dr. Nabi’s request, KCCI members agreed to grant academics access to their factories. Disruptive Innovation: Preparing Family Business for the Future February 2, 2019: A session on Disruptive Innovation: Preparing Family Business for the Future was conducted by faculty Family Managed Business IBA Professor Mr. Kamil Shahbazker in collaboration with KCCI. Mr. Shahbazker briefed the audience about the importance of disruptive innovation for the continuity of family business in light of the current economic conditions of Karachi. The discussion was followed by an interactive Q&A session. 4th batch of Diploma in Family Managed Business commences February 1, 2019: IBA-CEE commenced its 4th batch of Diploma in Family Managed Business (DFMB). The 4-month long diploma program will teach participants about the significance of family business along with the challenges involved in succession planning, wealth management, capital allocation and professionalization of family members. The learning involves immersion exercises, lectures by eminent speakers and industrial visits. CICT News Bytes February 12, 2019: Director IBA-ICT Director CICT speaks at & CICT, Mr. Imran Batada attended IBA-CICT bids farewell to IT Entrepreneurship PMI-KPC seminar the 159th Project Management diploma program participants Institute - Karachi Pakistan Chapter (PMI-KPC) seminar on Design Thinking as a chief guest. The seminar was organized by PMI-KPC at Marriott Hotel Karachi. In his address, Mr. Batada shared his own experience and views on the role of design thinking in managing projects and advised PMI-KPC members and industry for the promotion of Project Management Culture for internationally-tested practices, February 9, 2019: IBA-CICT
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