The Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS) celebrated its 11th Graduation Ceremony on 18th January 2025, honoring the graduates of the BS Management, Master of Marketing, MS Health Administration, and Master of Human Resource Management programs from the Class of 2021, as well as the BS Management, BSAD Management, Master of Public Administration, M.Phil Management, MS Health Administration, and MS Human Resource Management programs from the Class of 2022.
The event was attended by Mr. Rauf Nawaz, Controller of Examinations; Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore, Director of IAS; Mr. Hasan Rauf, Resident Auditor; esteemed faculty members; students; and, most importantly, our pride—the graduates.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a soulful Naat-e-Rasool (SAWW).
In his welcome address, Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore, Director of IAS, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests, faculty, and graduates. He highlighted the institute’s achievements and unveiled future plans aligned with the university’s vision. He emphasized the need for understanding the changing nature of employment and success in the modern era. He also expressed his gratitude to the organizing team of the event, led by Dr. Sajid Nazir, Program Coordinator (BSAD & Evening Programs), and the members of the IAS Examination and Academics Sections.
After the addresses, degrees and awards were conferred upon the graduates, and shields were presented to the distinguished guests as tokens of appreciation. The ceremony was moderated by Dr. Sajid Nazir, Dr. Sidra Irfan, Dr. Aisha Rizwan, Dr. Tayyeb Ali Khan, Dr. Amani Moazzam, Dr. Samia Tariq, Dr. Zahra Ishtiaq Paul, and Mr. Muhammad Zahid.
Dr. Aamir Sarwar, Dr. Shahid Mayo, Mr. Farhan Shabbir, Dr. Adnan Sial, and Dr. Mukarram Ali Khan, from the visiting faculty, also graced the occasion and distributed degree certificates among the graduates.