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IBA forms three schools, launches new degree programs

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KARACHI: Institute of Business Administration’s (IBA) retreat took place after the formation of three schools and the launch of new degree programs with the appointment of three permanent deans for each school.

The event took place at Pearl Continental Hotel from June 28-29 under the leadership of Dr S Akbar Zaidi, who is the executive director of the institute. 

Key stakeholders from IBA along with prominent experts and strategists from academia were invited to participate in the development of the institute’s future vision.

Along with the launch of schools and degree programs, the institute has also put in place the policy and regulatory frameworks, and various research and professional development centres have been established.

The purpose of the retreat was to remain abreast with the recent trends, and ideas, while envisioning the role of the IBA in the socioeconomic development of the country and lay the foundation for a concentrated journey to achieve the institute’s vision.

The leadership aspect reflected upon the newly appointed full-time deans who will lead their respective schools on the academic and research fronts — enabled by a revamped Office of the Registrar which will provide administrative, technological and logistical support. Various steering and monitoring committees are in place to ensure accountability across the board.

The infrastructural and technological development side included the solar energy project, faculty apartments, new girls’ hostel, a state-of-the-art digital IBA project, and overall revitalisation of the campuses.

The event was attended by a large number of IBA faculty members, staff, and senior leadership.

The participants appreciated the idea of setting up a long-term plan for the IBA and underscored the importance of holding such events in the future to monitor and ensure progress toward IBA’s future vision.

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ANF Operation: Police Apprehend 1883 Dealers and Seize 1049 Mt of Drugs

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The Pakistani government along with the military leadership have initiated a strict campaign against drug dealers in an attempt to tackle drug addiction.

1,883 drug dealers have been detained and 1,049.78 metric tonnes of drugs have been recovered by authorities since the start of operations in September 2023.

There were 3.66 metric tonnes of heroin and 47.84 metric tonnes of hashish found among the narcotics confiscated. In addition, 985.20 metric tonnes of various drugs, 9.25 metric tonnes of opium, and 3.83 metric tonnes of meth were seized.

The following drug loads were apprehended by security authorities between September 1 and September 10: 278 kg in Balochistan, 23.63 kg in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 11.14 kg in Gilgit-Baltistan, 226.31 kg in Punjab, and 27.73 kg in Sindh.

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Musadik Malik: 10 Fertiliser Plants Receiving Gas at Different Prices

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According to federal minister of petroleum Musadiq Malik, there are ten fertiliser factories in the nation, and the cost of petrol varies depending on the plant.
In response to a query in the Senate, the Minister of Petroleum stated that indigenous gas supplies to these plants do not involve any subsidies.
Additionally, the Minister stated that two of the nation’s plants run on subsidised LNG, with the difference being cross-subsidized to recover costs from RLNG users.
The suspension of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf member Falak Naz Chitrali from the parliament was demanded by members of the Balochistan Awami Party and the treasury benches later in the Senate session.
It was asked by both parties that the PTI Senator be suspended for a full two working days.
Senate Deputy Chairman Seydaal Khan Nasir adjourned the meeting, setting a new date for Saturday.

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Interior Minister Applauds CTD For Conducting Operation Against Terrorists: Terror Bid Foiled In DG Khan

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department for foiling a terrorist plot and taking down Fitna-ul-Khawarij militants in Dera Ghazi Khan.

Fitna-ul-Khawarij’s two terrorists were sent to hell, according to a statement made by the Interior Minister of CTD Punjab.

CTD Punjab, according to Mohsin Naqvi, is spearheading the fight against terrorism.

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