Experts Call for Strategic Reforms at Budget 2025-26 Discussion Amid Post-Conflict Economic Challenges
Iqra University today hosted its sixth annual budget policy session titled โEconomic Outlook and Budget 2025-26 Expectations: Under Post-Conflict Scenarioโ, drawing attention to Pakistanโs evolving economic landscape in the wake of ongoing regional challenges and structural economic pressures. The high-profile event, held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the university’s main campus, brought together […]
Visit To NIC Karachi
๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ก๐ข With the aim of reigniting the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and startups, a visit to National Incubation Center (NIC Karachi) was recently organized by IU-CORE.ย The purpose of this visit was to provide our students and incubated startups with firsthand exposure to the inspiring work […]
Iqra University, KEC Host High-Level Media Seminar on Press Freedom and Ethics
A high-profile seminar titled โMedia Justiceโ was held at the EDC Main Campus of Iqra University to commemorate World Press Freedom Day and celebrate the founding anniversary of the Karachi Editors Club (KEC). Jointly organized by the Department of Media Sciences at Iqra University and KEC, the event brought together a diverse assembly of senior […]
Pakistanโs Boxing Pride Usman Wazeer Visits Iqra University After Defeating Indian Opponent
Iqra University proudly welcomed renowned Pakistani professional boxer Mr. Usman Wazeer to its main campus, where he was greeted with enthusiasm and admiration by students, faculty, and sports enthusiasts. Mr. Wazeer, widely celebrated as the โAsian Boyโ for his international boxing achievements, visited the university to share his journey, motivate young athletes, and promote sports […]
Empowering Researchers: Two-Day Workshop on Publication Skills
IU Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology, successfully organized a two-day workshop titled โResearch Publication Essential Skills: Technical Writing, Overleaf, and Journal Selection.โ This capacity-building workshop aimed to equip participants with vital skills for effective research dissemination. Expert trainers Dr. Dure Jabeen and Engr. […]
IU ORIC Hosts Insightful Webinar on Policy Advocacy
On April 30, 2025, Dr. Sameer Qazi, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at IQRA University, conducted a thought-provoking webinar on Policy Advocacy. The session was attended by a diverse audience, including Deans, Heads of Departments, and faculty members from across IU campuses. Dr. Sameer offered a comprehensive overview of policy […]
IU ORIC Manager Conducts Scorecard Briefing Sessions for HoDs Across Campuses
IU ORIC Manager Conducts Scorecard Briefing Sessions for HoDs Across Campuses From April 17 to 30, 2025, Ms. Zareesh Zehra, Manager ORIC at IQRA University, led a series of strategic briefing sessions with Heads of Departments (HoDs) at IU North, Airport, and Main campus, focusing on the ORIC Scorecard framework. As the FY 2024โ25 approaches […]
From Curious Prompts to Clever Campaigns โ A Workshop by Josh Bircham
Iqra University hosted a hands-on workshop on April 29, 2025, exploring the intersection of digital marketing and artificial intelligence. Titled โDigital Marketing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI),โ the session was led by Josh Bircham, Course Leader โ Digital Marketing at Robert Gordon University. With his global perspectives and engaging approach, Bircham brought fresh […]
World Intellectual Property Day 2025: Promoting Intellectual Property Awareness Among Future Innovators
In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day 2025, IU ORIC organized an informative session on Intellectual Property Rights in collaboration with IPO-Pakistan. We had the honor of hosting Mr. Ali Zaidi, a Senior Patent Examiner at IPO, who shared his valuable insights on IP protection and the patent filing process. His guidance empowered our students, […]
IU ORIC Explores Commercialization Opportunities with Afeef Packages Pvt. Ltd
On April 24, 2025, Dr. Sameer Qazi, Director IU ORIC, along with Dr. Asif Shamim, Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, and Dr. Muhammad Babar Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Media Sciences, visited Afeef Packages Pvt. Ltd. The purpose of the visit was to explore potential avenues for the industrial commercialization of innovative food packaging designs […]