Karachi, February 11, 2026: Marking 25 Years of Excellence in higher education, ILMA University proudly hosted its 21st Convocation Ceremony at the Main Campus on Monday, February 9, 2026, achieving a significant milestone in the academic journey of over 400 graduates, including 44 gold medalists, who formally transitioned into the next phase of their professional lives.
The convocation was attended by the university’s leadership, including Chancellor Mr. Noman Abid Lakhani(T.I.), President & Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Sindh Mr. Faraz Abid Lakhani, Chairperson Ms. Kanwal Hammad Lakhani, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Hammad Tahir, and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mansoor uz Zafar Dawood. Graduating students, proud parents, faculty members, and distinguished guests filled the campus with an atmosphere of celebration and academic pride. The academic procession was formally led by Registrar Mr. Syed Kashif Rafi.
The ceremony was further honored by the presence of several distinguished Guests of Honour and eminent personalities, including Honorable Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Provincial Minister for Education, Government of Sindh; Mr. Ali Rashid, Honorable Provincial Minister for IT and Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Science & Technology; Senator Mr. Abdul Haseeb Khan, Founder of Brookes Pharma Industries; Dr. Kashif Mehtab Chawla, Leading Industrialist and Director, Alkaram Towel Industries; Mr. Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi; Mr. Sanjeewa Pattiwila, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Karachi; Mr. Maher Mjhid Jejan, Consul General of Iraq in Karachi; Mr. Imran Khan Tessori, Renowned Businessman and Mr. Rizwan Jaffar, Anchorperson GTV News, who collectively emphasized the importance of quality education, innovation, and national as well as global collaboration.
ILMA University also acknowledged the invaluable support of its corporate and institutional partners, whose contributions enabled the awarding of medals and academic honors. These included Alkaram Towel Industries (Pvt.) Ltd., Gerry’s Group, Noman Group of Companies, Lakhani Group of Companies, Toyota Defence Motors, Toyota Southern Motors, Kings Group, Rotary International District 3271, Basic Construction, M.I. Mundia Group, JAS Travels, Country Group, Faizan Steel, Arif Habib Commodities, Dr. Essa Laboratories & Diagnostic Center, Afeef Zara Packages Limited, Star Marketing (Pvt.) Ltd., Coarts, Essani Group of Companies, TELEC Group of Companies, Brookes Pharma, Tufail Chemicals, Saturday Welfare Group, Transformation International, S. Fazalillahi & Sons, Jumani Group, Darul Sehat Hospital, FalakNaz Group, Rasheed Sons Steel, SATCOMM, Premier Cables, and Havi Express.
Through its continued commitment to quality education, inclusivity, and lifelong learning, ILMA University actively contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education, ensuring equitable access to higher education and the development of skilled human capital for national and global progress. The 21st Convocation reaffirmed ILMA University’s legacy of academic excellence and its role in shaping responsible leaders, professionals, and change-makers for the future.
