Karachi, September 30, 2014: The Jahangir Siddiqui (JS) Auditorium was officially inaugurated by the Dean & Director IBA, Dr. Ishrat Husain and Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui, Chairman, JS Group at IBA city campus.
Together, Dr. Ishrat and Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui unveiled the plaque of the auditorium and declared it open.
The JS Auditorium is a state-of-the-art facility, which has materialized, due to the generous contribution made by the Mahwash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF).
Addressing the audience, the architecture Ali Korai for the project explained that this auditorium had all the modern facilities, with a capacity of more than 400 people, it is perfect for lecture series, plays, movie screenings etc. He said the auditorium has mindfully been designed to assist the disabled members of our society and ramps had been integrated in its design to make it accessible for them. He also informed the audience about the auditoriums many merits, such as, banking facilities, changing rooms, washrooms, adequate lighting and low maintenance. The interior of the auditorium has been designed by Naheed Mashookullah.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO MJSF, Mr. Ali Siddiqui thanked all the participants for enabling the completion of this project. He said that this auditorium was a contribution towards an all-inclusive and a united society. He hoped that IBA would use this facility to promote great intellect, tolerance and a united front for the betterment of Pakistan. He further added that, MJSF trusted IBA fully and expected that IBA would play an integral role by utilizing this facility to the maximum as IBA’s history is such that in its 60 years, 60-70% of its alumni have served the country in many prominent positions, thus he expects that more good would generate from this initiative.
Addressing the attendees, Dr. Ishrat Husain said that it was a momentous time for IBA, as JS Auditorium was the first construction at the institute’s city campus since the year 1965. He thanked MJSF and Jahangir Siddiqui for their generous support towards construction and successful completion of the project. He said that IBA was not only imparting quality business education but now the institution has diversified by offering degree programs in the disciplines of Computer Sciences, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, as per the requirements of the society.
“IBA has 50 PhD scholars, who are engaged in providing education of international standards,” said Dr. Ishrat, he specifically praised the support of the philanthropists and donors for providing support to the institute in the construction of 14 new buildings at both main and city campuses.
Prominent personalities of the city, businessmen and other dignitaries also attended the ceremony.
