983 awarded degrees at IoBM convocation

As many as 983 students of the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) were awarded degrees at the convocation held at the institute's campus in Korangi Creek, here on Saturday. The convocation was well-attended by luminaries in education, business, media, corporate sector, social work, intellectuals, elite and national and international organisations, says an announcement of the IoBM public affairs section.
11 Gold Medals and 27 Certificates of Merit were awarded to the students. Dr Shams Kassim Lakha, an imminent educationist and social worker, who was the Guest of Honour, stressed the need for ethics, social responsibility and mutual respect in society. He stressed upon ethical behaviour in business through endeavouring for the ability to distinguish between right and wrong. He upheld the need for social responsibility through good governance. He highlighted respect for all fellow beings, irrespective of high or low social status.
Lakha felicitated the graduates and complimented the role their parents and faculty have played towards their success. His message to graduates was to pursue merit, not sifarish. He acknowledged the role of IoBM for developing bright young minds who could be future leaders of Pakistan.
In his keynote address Javed Jabbar, a distinguished intellectual and media personality shared with the guests and advised the graduating students that while rights remain important, what is vital for a civilised society is the responsibility factor. Rights and responsibilities go side by side. He highlighted the importance of watchwords like will and vision, which lead to excellence, positive change or transformation.
Earlier Shahjehan Karim, President IoBM felicitated the graduating students and acknowledged their efforts, the sacrifices of their parents and the dedication of the faculty towards excellence in knowledge and competence. He added that IoBM stands shoulder to shoulder with the best business schools, not only in Pakistan, but also in the South Asian region. In 2010, at the Eduniversal's annual Convention in Prague at its international ranking of 1000 business schools, IoBM was ranked one of the top two business schools in Pakistan. In 2011 at Eduniversal's Convention in Shanghai, IoBM has not only retained our ranking, but has been designated as a Good Business School with Regional Influence.
Additionally, this year, Eduniversal has adjudged two of IoBM's Masters Programmes as best in the world and its six Masters Programmes as one of the best in Asia. Shahjehan Karim said this institute with the help of Allah and support of government and patriotic business community endeavours to be a reservoir of national strength and power. Therefore, it has earned local, national and international credibility for itself, for the IoBM family and for Pakistan over the years.