KARACHI, DEC 7 /DNA/ – The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) held its 28th Convocation on Saturday, December 6, 2025, conferring degrees upon 1,515 graduates across a diverse range of programs, including BBA, BS, MBA, MPhil, and PhD. This convocation is significant as it took place during IoBM’s 30th anniversary year, marking three decades since IoBM’s College of Business Management (CBM) began classes in September 1995. The graduating class included 19 gold medalists and 64 students who received Merit Certificates.
Guest of Honor, the President of The Aga Khan University, Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, said that among the graduates, he sees a generation with immense potential and recognizes in them the emerging leaders of Pakistan. He urged them to remain optimistic, noting that the future will be shaped by their ideas and their efforts. He advised the graduates to become regular readers, safeguard their health, and remain lifelong learners.
During his Welcome Address, IoBM Chancellor Mr. M. Bashir Janmohammad said that the true chief guests of the day were the graduates’ parents, who had made countless sacrifices. He urged the graduates to uphold honesty and a commitment to contributing positively to Pakistan. He encouraged them to give back to the country and develop an entrepreneurial mindset as they step into their professional lives.
Presenting the progress report, IoBM President Talib Syed Karim described the past year as “one of the most defining” in the institute’s thirty-year history. He noted that IoBM strengthened its global standing by submitting its AACSB application and becoming the first university in Pakistan to be recognized as a member institution of the Business Graduate Association and the Association of MBAs. IoBM’s President praised students for their commitment to welfare initiatives, reaffirming the institute’s dedication to community service. He said the graduates were celebrating not only their academic success but also their representation of IoBM beyond the classroom. Their dedication to sports, he added, brought pride to the institution, with students earning several victories in karate, badminton, bodybuilding, hockey, mountaineering, and football at national and international levels.
During his keynote address, Mirza Salman Beg, CEO of Enterprising Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd. and an IoBM alumnus (MBA 1998), encouraged the graduates to leverage their education and commit to lifelong learning to achieve meaningful success. He said that perfection should not be the goal; instead, one should master the art of continuous improvement. He emphasized the importance of developing a clear direction in life and channeling one’s focus. He urged the graduates to avoid measuring themselves by titles. Valedictorian Ammar Shahkar Sayied (BBA Honors), who received the Shahjehan Syed Karim Gold Medal for the highest CGPA, spoke about how IoBM’s faculty, classmates, and learning environment helped him succeed. He encouraged his fellow graduates to follow their dreams with determination and confidence.
