SZABIST University Islamabad

A Visit to “Step & Cure” an NGO for the Educational and Rehabilitation Center
2023-04-22
A Visit to “Step & Cure” an NGO for the Educational and Rehabilitation Center

Almost above 240 million children are living with a disability. Children with disabilities have the same rights as all other children in the world to nurturing through attentive care, encouragement in education, adequate nutrition, and social protection, including in humanitarian situations. However, the countries like Pakistan facing several economic and societal crises cannot stand alone to support these children. Therefore, several nonprofit organizations are a ray of hope not only for these children but also for the state of Pakistan.

Considering social responsibility an integral part of education, the SZABIST Islamabad enables the students to understand their responsibility toward society by engaging them in community work and visits to different organizations. Following this tradition, the students of BBA 6 A visited the “Step & Cure” an NGO for educational and rehabilitation centers on Eid night and donated to the children. Dr. Iffat Rasool Associate Professor at the Department of Management Sciences SZABIST Islamabad was the organizer of the visit.

Community Work with Red Crescent Society
2023-04-18
“On April 18th, 2023, students of “Community Services” from BSSS 1 visited the Pakistan Red Crescent Society. During the visit, Mr. Adnan, a representative of the Volunteer Program, provided a detailed orientation on the history, goals, and ongoing programs of the PRCS.”

Seminar on “Writing a Proposal for Social Advocacy Project”
2023-04-17
Seminar on “Writing a Proposal for Social Advocacy Project”

Department of Management Sciences SZABIST Islamabad conducted a seminar on writing a proposal for a social advocacy project for BBA-6 A, B, and C students. The activity was held on Thursday 16th March 2023.

The guest speaker Dr. Asfandyar Khan environmentalist, Head of Programs, Global Educational, Economic and Social Empowerment (GEESE) shared the techniques for writing proposals for Community Services and Social Advocacy projects. To provide insight into the Project proposal development and management related to community services and enable the students to develop community services initiatives for the diverse and vulnerable segments of society was the main objective.

Mr. Asfandyar Khan, Ms. Sana Mukhtar, and Dr. Iffat Rasool organized this session.

Workshop on "Master Data Visualization and Analysis Using Tableau"
2023-04-15
Workshop on “Master Data Visualization and Analysis Using Tableau”

A hands-on workshop took place for the students of BBA-7A – software tools for business, entitled “Master Data Visualization and Analysis Using Tableau”. The workshop featured Mr. Ayaz Ahmad, an experienced data manager at epic games, who provided expert guidance to the participants.
As an expert in the field for over a decade, Mr. Ayaz Ahmad was the ideal candidate to lead the workshop. He provided valuable insights and practical tips to the students. Muhammad Ali Khan organized this workshop, ensuring that the students were able to gain a thorough understanding of Tableau, a popular tool used for data visualization and analysis.

Overall, the workshop proved to be a valuable learning experience for the students. They gained hands-on experience with Tableau and learned how to effectively analyze and visualize data. With the guidance of Mr. Ayaz Ahmad and the support of Muhammad Ali Khan, the workshop was a great success and left a lasting impact on the students.

Social Advocacy and Community Services visited the "Safe City Project Islamabad
2023-04-13
On April 13th, 2023, a group of students from the BBA 6B program in Social Advocacy and Community Services visited the “Safe City Project Islamabad.” During the visit, CPO Shohaib Khurram gave a briefing to the students about the project’s objectives and responsibilities. Ms. Sana Mukhtar was the main organizer.

Webinar: "Enlightenment and Economic Change"
2023-04-08
Webinar: “Enlightenment and Economic Change”
SZABIST Social Sciences Society conducted an online session on “Enlightenment and Economic Change” for the students of the social sciences department. This session was held on 8th April 2023 at SZABIST Islamabad.
The guest speaker, Syed Muhammad Usman Masood, spoke on the mechanics of economic growth and technological progress. He focused, especially, on how the Enlightenment affected the economy through our attitude toward technology and the role it should play in human affairs, and the contribution by institutions in economic transition.
Syed Muhammad Usman Masood is an economist and a writer. He is a faculty member of the Department of social sciences at SZABIST, Islamabad, and is pursuing his Ph.D. at Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey.

World Health Day Celebration
2023-04-07
World Health Day Celebration 🌎

We are from Szabist University Islamabad campus BBA 1A

students, we whole class participated in today’s event which

was held under the supervision of Uzma Shehryar.

World Health Organization celebrates global health day every

year on 7th April worldwide to create awareness on the

benefits of being healthy. On this day numerous programs

and arrangements are curated by the World Health

Organization. World Health Day was the first time celebrated

worldwide in the year 1950. We enjoyed ourselves a lot and shared our

work with our university students as well as spread

awareness of the World Health Organisation ( WHO) through

displaying the work which we made in our class and we

explained to students what is World Health Day and it’s

importance and then we took photographs, we had fun

activity in our University.

• W.H.O’s mission is to promote health, keep the world safe and

serve the vulnerable, with measurable impact on people at the

country level.

• It works to improve access to essential medicines and health

products.

• train the health workforce and advise on labor policies.

• It focuses on women, and children’s health all over the world.

Creative Writing Competition
2023-04-04
Creative Writing Competition

A creative writing completion was held between BBA 2 A English Writing Skills and BSAF 2 English Comprehension on Tuesday 4th April 2023. Students worked on issues addressed in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform the world. The objective of conducting the competition was an attempt to get at the truth about humanity and social issues in Pakistan and build the confidence among students to improve their thinking process and English writing skills required for their future endeavors.

The activity was organized by Dr. Iffat Rasool Associate Professor and Ms. Farah Khawaja visiting faculty at SZABIST Islamabad Campus.

Seminar on Writing Research Proposal
2023-04-01
Seminar on Writing Research Proposal

SZABIST Research Center of Department of Management Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad SIG- HR arranged the seminar on Writing Research Proposal on Saturday 1st April 2023 for research students. Dr. Hina Shahab Head of Department of Department of Management Sciences NUML Islamabad introduced the practice skills of academic writing as overall objectives, problem statements, finding gaps, building hypothesis, justification, and methodology. The session was organized by Dr. Iffat Rasool Associate Professor at SZABIST Islamabad Campus.

Workshop on LaTeX at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
2023-03-29
Workshop on LaTeX at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Dr. Hassan Raza, conducted an outstanding workshop on LaTeX at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE Islamabad). His expertise and knowledge on the subject were truly impressive, and he effectively conveyed the features and functions of LaTeX to the students. It was great to see the students engaged and eager to learn from one of our faculty members, and we’re proud to have such a talented individual on our team.

LaTeX is a tool that can greatly benefit students, especially those working on their thesis. We believe that our faculty members’ involvement in such workshops not only benefits our students but also reflects the quality of education and the expertise we offer at SZABIST.

Overall, it was a great workshop, and we’re grateful to Dr. Hassan Raza for conducting it and the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics for hosting it. We look forward to future collaborations and opportunities to continue to support our students’ academic growth and success.

Seminar on Burn Calories not Cigarettes
2023-03-22
Seminar on Burn Calories not Cigarettes

SZABIST Islamabad has a tradition of arranging activities for creating awareness among the youth for character-building and health issues. Taking care of its social responsibility Society of SZABIST in collaboration with the Department of Management Sciences SZABIST Islamabad organized a seminar for the students of BBA 6 Social Advocacy and Community Development on “Burn Calories, not Cigarettes” on Tuesday 21 March 2023.

The guest speaker Dr. Humaira Naz Altaf Associate Consultant and Professor at Shifa International Hospital and Shifa College of Medicine shared with the students the negative consequences of smoking and advised them the tips for living a healthy life.

Dr. Iffat Rasool (Associate Professor) and Ms. Farah Khawaja (visiting Faculty) were the organizers of the seminar.

NTU-Interloop All Pakistan Business Plan Competition
2023-03-21 08:00 - 2023-03-22 17:00 (Asia/Karachi)
NTU-Interloop All Pakistan Business Plan Competition

BSAF SZABIST Islamabad students participated in the NTU-Interloop All Pakistan Business Plan Competition, held at the National Textile University Faisalabad on March 13-14, 2023. The event was organized by the NTU Entrepreneurship Society of Faisalabad Business School, in collaboration with Interloop Ltd, and was supervised by Dr. Arusa Khalid, Assistant Professor of Management Sciences.

This competition was a fantastic platform for students from more than forty universities across Pakistan, including SZABIST Islamabad, IBA Karachi, IBA Sakhur, NAMAL Mianwali, Kohat University of Science and Technology, IIU Islamabad, Quaid e Azam University Islamabad, GUCW Lahore, UMT Lahore, and UCP Lahore, to showcase their innovative entrepreneurial ideas and initiate their own startups.

Our BSAF SZABIST Islamabad students gained valuable experience and learning from this event, and we’re proud of their efforts and enthusiasm. The competition aimed not only to provide a meaningful learning experience for students but also to strengthen Pakistan’s economy through innovative ideas.

We’re proud of our students’ achievements and participation in this event, and we look forward to supporting them in their entrepreneurial pursuits.

Alumni Reunion 2023
2023-03-18
Alumni Reunion 2023

Executive Development Center (EDC) organized an incredible Alumni Reunion on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at SZABIST, Islamabad!

The event was a huge success, bringing together alumni from all over to reconnect with their alma mater and each other. It was a good opportunity for them to reflect on their past journey at the university and look forward to their bright futures as professionals and role models in society. The Reunion was filled with so much energy, pride, friendship, and loyalty. It truly reminded everyone of the lasting bonds they formed at SZABIST.

We’re also excited to share that the SZABIST Alumni Global Association (SAGA) was officially launched during the occasion under the guidance of the Head of Campus, Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan.

Thanks to everyone who made this event such a memorable one. We can’t wait to see you all again at the next reunion!

Blood Donation Camp
2023-03-14
Blood Donation Camp
A blood donation activity was held on Tuesday 14th March 2023. Social Responsibility Society SZABIST Islamabad facilitated Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital for collecting blood donation. The main objective of this activity was to build the sense of social responsibility among the youth to help cancer patients who battle bravely against this deadly disease .The students participated enthusiastically to part their role in community building.

22nd International Research Conference - SZABIST Islamabad
2023-03-08 - 2023-03-09
22nd International Research Conference – SZABIST Islamabad

SZABIST Islamabad hosted its 22nd International Research Conference on “People, Planet and Prosperity: SDGs from the Lens of Business and Innovation” on March 8-9, 2023. The conference had participants from Pakistan and abroad, with more than 50 papers presented in various domains, including Marketing, HRM, Finance, Social-Sciences, and Multi-disciplinary studies. Esteemed speakers presented on Fintech, Publishing in Impact Factor Journals, and training for incubators during the Public Policy Forum and Portfolio Development Workshops on the second day.

This conference provided a unique platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their insights on how business and innovation can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

13th Convocation ceremony of SZABIST Islamabad
2023-03-06
13th Convocation ceremony of SZABIST Islamabad
The 13th Convocation ceremony of SZABIST Islamabad was a remarkable event for all the students awarded Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. The event took place on March 1st, 2023 at Jinnah Convention Center, where the live coverage of the event broadcasted on social media platforms and FM Radio 106.6.
Madam President Ms. Shehnaz Wazir Ali, declared the opening of the convocation ceremony. It was followed with the recitation of the National Anthem and the Holy Quran. Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC),was the chief guest who addressed the graduates. Along with him were the VP Academics Prof. Doc Altaf Mukati , Board of Trustees, Mr. Khursheed Ahmed Junejo. Also, Mr. Shahadat Awan, VP Development and Finance, Madam Nasreen Haque and HOC Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan presented the awards to the students. They addressed the graduates with their heartwarming wishes.
Madam President Shehnaz Wazir gave academic medals to the high achievers, and the graduates took the oath, then declared the closing of the ceremony.
The ceremony was a proud moment for all the graduates, who were encouraged to achieve more success in their future endeavors. The event was a testament to the academic excellence of SZABIST Islamabad, and the hard work and dedication of the students and faculty members.
Congratulations to all the Graduates on their remarkable achievements!

A Visit to Empowering women Entrepreneurs Exhibition ‘Her Hunar’
2023-03-04 08:00 - 2023-03-05 17:00
Women’s empowerment is an essential component for growth in developing nations like Pakistan for lifting millions of families out of the poverty cycle. The Ministry of Commerce and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organized empowering women entrepreneurs exhibition ‘Her Hunar’. It was held on 4th & 5th March 2023 at the Pakistan-China friendship center Islamabad. Students of EMBA attended exhibition activities and participated in training workshops. This exhibition provided a learning and networking platform for EMBA students.

Dr. Saqlain Raza and Mr. Shahid Jahangir Raj supervised this experiential visit.

Skin Care Awareness Seminar
2023-02-23
Skin Care Awareness Seminar

Good health and self-esteem go hand-in-hand during the process of exercising and establishing good health habits. Having healthy skin is a step to confidence. SZABIST recognizes physical and mental health and well-being and aims to facilitate improvements in many areas that positively impact well-being. Ms. Amber Gillani ( Social Sciences department) arranged a seminar on 23rd February 2023 by Dr. Eram Yasir who is an aesthetic physician, laser specialist, and health wellness coach associated with Cosmetic Laser and Skin Clinic (CLSC). She collaborated with SZABIST Islamabad through an interactive session with students, staff, and faculty of campus highlighting how to improve skin and become more aware of skin conditions. The session also emphasized procedures that can be done to improve skin for optimal use and factors affecting the well-being of skin in improving daily routine. Students got skin assessments and discussed issues related to skin.

CIMA Business Game Competition 2023
2023-02-21
CIMA Business Game Competition 2023

The CIMA Business Game Competition is an annual event that took place on February 21,2023. It challenges teams to apply their business acumen to a simulated business scenario. This year’s competition was intense, with teams from all over the country vying for the top spot. The BSAF SZABIST Islamabad team has emerged as the champions of the prestigious CIMA Business Game Competition 2023. The SZABIST team has fought hard against some of the best teams in Islamabad, and we are proud to have come out on top. However, the BSAF SZABIST Islamabad team’s hard work, dedication, and strategic thinking have paid off.

Our amazing team members gave their unwavering commitment and hard work, and guidance and support of our faculty members throughout the competition. Without their tireless efforts and expertise, we could not have achieved this remarkable feat.

Winning this competition has been a tremendous achievement for us, and it is a testament to our dedication and hard work. We look forward to more challenges, and we are excited to see what the future holds for our team.

Student Ambassador Ceremony
2023-02-11
Student Ambassador Ceremony

SZABIST has a continuous tradition of supporting the welfare organizations involved in the well-being of society. Carrying this legacy of promoting the social cause, the Social Responsibility Society of SZABIST Islamabad Campus participated in the Student Ambassador Ceremony of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) on Saturday, 11th February 2023 at SZABIST Islamabad Campus. The main objective of the ceremony was to give the students representatives of several universities and colleges of Rawalpindi & Islamabad including BBA graduates of SZABIST Islamabad Campus a hands-on experience to develop their leadership and interpersonal skills required for social responsibility programs of Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC). The Territory Manager of Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) Mr. Younas Awan threw light on the social contribution of the research center for cancer control and Mr. Syed Shahwar Hussain the Head of Entrepreneurship and Development Center of SZABIST Islamabad addressed the students and presented the shield to the best performers of 2022.

Bringing Marketing to Life
2023-02-02
Bringing Marketing to Life

It is imperative for business students to tie business theories and abstract concepts to the real business world. In Fall 2022, students of BBA-6 were given the project to launch a product that serves as a solution to a problem of real-world consumers. For that matter, students developed and presented their promotional materials ahead of launching their products in the real market.

Respected Dr Shumaila and Sir Shahwar graced the occasion with their presence. They listened to students’ promotional ideas, and shared their opinions with the students.

Internees in Islamabad Traffic Police
2023-02-01 - 2023-02-10
SZABIST Students best utilized their semester break by joining as internees in Islamabad Traffic Police.

They are working closely with the ITP educational team to work for the betterment of society by running road safety campaigns, giving lectures, and FM radio programs.

PRACTICAL LEARNING DAY -2023
2023-01-27
PRACTICAL LEARNING DAY -2023

Practical Learning Day – 2023 of BBA was celebrated today with professional zeal, business acumen, and missionary spirit. The Day focuses on showing casing the Applied Research Projects of the students. Especially relating to the industry problems and providing viable and meaningful solutions.

Twenty-Five representatives from different segments of industry, corporate and social sectors participated in the event. They acknowledged the efforts of the students for enriching the industrial practices and becoming active partners in pursuit of organizational goals.

The Day manifests SZABIST’s commitment, in line with its vision and mission statements. Also to foster collaboration with industry for the socio-economic development of the country and develop students’ competence to apply classroom knowledge for the solutions of real-world problems.

Fireside Chat Session
2023-01-26
Fireside Chat Session

Muhammad Ali Khan from management sciences has organized an event invited Miss Samia Qamar (Director People, S&P Global) Mr. Shoaib Farooqi (Manager at Al-Masood Energy), and Mr. Danish Nadeem (Entrepreneur) from the industry in a fireside chat session which was moderated by Dr. Shazia Akhter (PM-MBA) on the topic “Gender Empowerment and the future of work”. The term “Empowerment” was the subject of much discussion, despite its narrow definition in the modern context. It can be viewed as a means by which individuals, particularly women, can gain and exercise control over how they make decisions or oppose the decisions made about them by others. The panelist also tied it to broader shifts in society, the economy, and technology, thereby setting the stage for businesses to prepare for and adapt to the impact of these changes in the workplace. The students took an active role by asking questions of the authorities. The takeaway message was that governments, businesses, and individuals face complex challenges as they try to address issues of gender empowerment and predict the future of work in the face of unexpected drivers of change.

Partnership avenues between Islamic Relief- Canada and SZABIST Islamabad Campus for Youth development
2023-01-24
Partnership avenues between Islamic Relief- Canada and SZABIST Islamabad Campus for Youth development

Director of Special Programs (Dr. Abdel Monem Daymi) Islamic relief Canada visited the SZABIST Islamabad campus on 24th January 2023 along with his team (Dr. Tarek Faid-Abroad Program Specialist, Mr. Hassan Ghani -Assistant Fundraising Manager, IR Canada, Mr. Noor ur Rehman- Child Protection Coordinator, Mr. Azhar Rehan Saifi- Child Care Coordinator from Islamic Relief-Pakistan) to look at possibilities for youth development initiatives.

Secretary AC heads (Dr. Ahmed Ali Qureshi), Head of the Department of Social Sciences (Dr. Taraq Waheed), Ms. Sana Mukhtar (Program Manager-BSSS), and Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee (PM-MSCpsy) were also present.

The team IR Canada appreciated the SZABIST Islamabad campus facility, well-equipped classrooms, labs, and media department.

MBA Experiential Learning Activity (Visit to Centaurus Mall)
2023-01-18
MBA Experiential Learning Activity (Visit to Centaurus Mall)

Under the supervision of Dr. Shazia Akhtar and Dr. Zoya Wajid Satti students of MBA 36 and 72 and MS(MS) (International Business) visited Centaurus mall. Students interviewed different brand representatives regarding the challenges and opportunities faced by international brands. They discussed their standardization and customization policies in each country.

War of Strategy - MBA Fest 2.0
2023-01-13
War of Strategy – MBA Fest 2.0

Under the supervision of Dr. Shazia Akhtar (program manager MBA and chief organizer of the event), Dr. Zoya Wajid Satti and Dr. Arusa Khalid students of MBA analyzed the international brands’ strategies. International business strategy refers to plans that guide commercial transactions taking place between entities in different countries. Global Strategy is when an organization treats the world as one market and one source of supply with little local variation, which they believe maximizes global efficiency. The students examined different brands, identified their problems, and recommended solutions to these problems. There were two judges Dr. Saqib and Sir Danish to evaluate different groups. They appraised students’ presentations and gave valuable feedback to the students.

MBA Experiential Learning Activity (Visit to Giga Mall)
2023-01-11
MBA Experiential Learning Activity (Visit to Giga Mall)

Students of MBA 36 (International Business) visited Giga Mall on December 7, 2022, under the supervision of their course instructor Dr. Arusa Khalid.

Students interviewed different brand representatives concerning how globalization has brought about an increasing ‘connectedness’ of businesses, markets, people, and information across countries. In addition, students learned about the global challenges companies face, looking at international boundaries and global economics and learning to negotiate with diverse cultures.

BBA Experiential Learning Activity (Logistics & Supply Chain Business Models and Documentaries Display Exhibition)
2023-01-07
BBA Experiential Learning Activity (Logistics & Supply Chain Business Models and Documentaries Display Exhibition)

Department of Management Sciences organized Logistics & Supply Chain based Business Models and Documentaries Display Exhibition on 07h January 2023. Students of BBA (7 & 8 – Supply Chain Management) exhibited relating to an assigned innovative supply chain-based business models on different market sectors. Students applied several unique supply chain and logistics strategies to promote their business ideas. Furthermore, students also displayed Documentaries of their proposed businesses. Chief Guest Dr. Shumaila Zeb (Associate Professor & Program Manager BBA) inaugurated the event. She visited all stands and highly appreciated the efforts of the students. Various faculty members and a large number of university students from different disciplines attended the event. The purpose of the event was to reflect on the significance of supply chain, logistics, and distribution in the modern business world. Dr. Muhammad Asif (Dean & HOD Management Sciences) conveyed sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the students. The event was conducted under the supervision of course instructor Mr. Omer Ijaz.

Links to the Documentaries developed by students are given below:

Paint Industry: https://youtu.be/GtW7-1ble9w

Polymer Industry: https://youtu.be/RXc6BEjIC2g

Textile Industry: https://youtu.be/I60rDbk14IU

Hospital Industry: https://youtu.be/2ydqm8itMYI

Chemical Industry: https://youtu.be/_oH-SThMWJA

Oil Industry: https://youtu.be/cGXGRpz2HW0

Collaborative Teaching Program on Business Letter and Memoranda
2023-01-04
Collaborative Teaching Program on Business Letter and Memoranda
SZABIST Islamabad Department of Management and University Technology Mara Malaysia (UiTM) had a Virtual Collaborative Lecture on Wednesday 4th of January, 2023 on “Business Letter and Memoranda”. Dr Iffat Rasool Associate Professor of the Department of Management Science SZABIST Islamabad delivered the lecture. The objective of the session was to uplift the knowledge and confidence level among the students of University Technology Mara Malaysia (UiTM) in the area of business communication.
