{
  "id": 2359953,
  "title": "Groundbreaking of IBA Karachi – Islamabad campus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/groundbreaking-of-iba-karachi-islamabad-campus",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:10:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435945/groundbreaking-of-iba-karachi-islamabad-campus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The IBA Karachi and DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi have joined forces in a significant educational collaboration, marked by the groundbreaking ceremony for IBA Karachi's new campus in Islamabad. The event took place in DHA Islamabad Phase 5, with the presence of Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA Karachi, and administrators from DHA Islamabad, as well as experts and officials from various academic fields.\n\nDr. Zaidi emphasized that the new campus will mark a crucial milestone for Pakistan's education sector. It will offer students from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the northern regions the opportunity to access education of international standards. The campus is poised to become a leading center for higher education in the region, focusing on academic excellence, human capital development, and leadership development.\n\nDuring the ceremony, Dr. Zaidi stated that the new campus will not only lay the groundwork for a physical learning institution but also pave the way for Pakistan's future leaders. The campus will feature a modern Academic Block, Research Block, Library, and Auditorium, in addition to modern sports and residential facilities for students.\n\nWith this joint initiative, IBA Karachi aims to advance its vision of knowledge, research, and practical impact, while fostering new opportunities for collaboration with academic and industry institutions across the country.",
  "summary": "IBA Karachi and DHA Islamabad–Rawalpindi have entered an important collaboration in the field of education. The groundbreaking ceremony for IBA Karachi’s Islamabad Campus was held in DHA Islamabad Phase 5. Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, the Administrator of DHA Islamabad, along with experts and officials from various academic fields, attended the ceremony. IBA…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}