Webinar: A comparative analysis of Pakistani education system with global Education system

 An exclusive webinar session in the context of Public sector reforms and social change supervised by Dr. Athar Rashid was organised by a group of students of Governance and Public Policy Department on the topic "A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PAKISTANI EDUCATION SYSTEM WITH GLOBAL EDUCATION" on 23 April 2022 in its endeavours to empower the students knowledge and learning about Educational sector issues.

The session was presided over by respected Mr. Arfat Jamil, Managing Director JnS Education. It was more of interactive session than a formal webinar.This crucial session was attended by fifty plus participants from different departments (IR, GPP, Economics, English, Maths).He gave a vivid out look and talked about the quality of education in Pakistan and compared with other countries.It is reality that overall Pakistan is far away from developed countries in this comparison. Pakistan has a lot of educational institutes. All are considered to provide quality education. But still, Pakistan stands no where in even top 500 universities in the world. While world and neighboring countries are moving forward in field of education, we Pakistani’s have taken the back gear. Foreign universities struggle with one ambition of quality education and take as much part as possible in the latest going on discoveries and inventions.

In Pakistan, our administration is not giving value to education. For them, Schools, Colleges, Universities are just easy business. They are selling very costly yet cheap quality education. On the other hand, Top universities in world provide the highest of scholarships to students, they even pay their living expenses because their goal is education not business.

Pakistan educational system is lacking to provide learning freedom for students where they can utilize their maximum capacity. It is the research that makes an educational institute compete with world’s top universities. You won’t see, "GPA”, you will see their quality research, innovations, inventions and discoveries. That is what they are proud of. While world is racing to prove themselves, here we are just acknowledging them. We need more research, we need to prove to world that we are made of sterling material. But since, research requires some funding, that is where we step back.We don’t need a lot of universities. We need few big awesome university, we can invest in and make university them one of the world’s top. A university of such scope that foreign students would apply to study there.It’s not that we don’t have qualified scholars. It’s that we don’t hire them. We don’t make use of them. All top universities claim they have the best of the Scholars from around the world. That is their proud. And we, we just see this university is more expensive this one must be better, no offense though.You don’t just need knowledge but exceptional communication and presentation skills to be a teacher. Most qualified Pakistani’s don’t even consider teaching as Career. Institutions are not willing to pay right, so all they get are unskilled degree holders who just destroy deserved students future. After all, how are they supposed to teach if they themselves don’t know what they are doing?

The curriculum of education in Pakistan does not meet the demands of the current times. It is an old and traditional curriculum which compels the learners to memorize certain facts and figures without taking into consideration the reality that education is the holistic development of an individual. These teachers and institutions get students’ all attention on grades. Students just put all their effort on memorizing books and keep fighting for grades. What exactly are you going to do with your grades? No one cares about grades. It’s the skills you require.

However, in Pakistan, the situation is worst. Rote learning, low enrollment rates at the primary level, a dearth of trained teachers, outdated syllabus, outdated assessment criteria, lack of knowledge in students, poor career planning are the order of the day.

 

The speaker elated with the innovative suggestions and ideas during the question answer session. The session went on to be more informative as he continued to talk about the need to transform the classrooms to a more teachnology based education and also incorporate ‘Art Education’ as a part of the curriculum. His focus was on an ‘Integrated Education’ that would not only facilitate academic progress of the students but help them build a happy, healthy and positive approach to life. Overall, it was great learning experience.

Organizers: 

Ayesha Abbasi(host), Arbaz Khan(co-host), Bilal Akram , Barkha Khan

GPP Department

Numl Islamabad

BENEFITS OF ML1 RAILWAY PROJECT TO PAKISTAN

 

This Blog is covering the following topics

·         THE THREE PHASES OF KARACHI-PESHAWAR RAILWAY

 

 

Phase-1 of ML-1 railway project

Phase-2 of ML-1 railway project

Phase-3 of ML-1 railway project

 

·         BENEFITS OF UPGRADING KARACHI-PESHAWAR RAILWAY LINE

Mainline-1 (ML-1) is an important project of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It entails a complete infrastructure overhaul of the 1,680 km railway tracks from Karachi to Peshawar.

THE THREE PHASES OF KARACHI-PESHAWAR RAILWAY

As mentioned, earlier this year, the government of Pakistan had set up an Implementation Committee for the ML-1 railway project to review the cost of the existing $8.2 billion and make it more financially viable. According to the original plan, the project was divided into two phases, but it will now be split into more than two phases. Some other parts of the original plan, e.g. the construction of a 1,872 km long line of Pakistan Railways, have also been dropped.

The project faced over three years of delay. Therefore, the scope of the project was reduced to cut down the project costs. The phase-I of the ML-1 railway project will cost around $2 billion, while the initial estimate hovered around $3.4 billion. In addition, some parts of the ML-1 will be funded by the Public Sector Development Programme to avoid reliance on China.

As per the framework agreement for the ML-1, China – Pakistan’s all-weather friend – was supposed to provide 85% of the project cost as a concessionary loan.

Phase-1 of ML-1 railway project

Under Phase-1 of the project, four sections will be completed in a period of three to four years. Most of these sections will be built from Rawalpindi to Lahore. As per a report published in an English daily, “A 52-km-long second line for running 120 km per hour high-speed train will be constructed from Kaluwai to Pindora. The other sections include upgrading of Nawabshah-Rohri section of 183km, Lalamusa-Rawalpindi section of 118km, and Lahore-Lalamusa section of 132km. The upgrading of Walton Railway Academy with a reduced scope is also part of phase one.”

Phase-2 of ML-1 railway project

It is expected that the second phase would require a period of three years to complete in which the Multan-Lahore section and Kimari-Hyderabad section will be developed. The second phase of ML-1 railway project mainly includes the construction of the dry port at Havelian but its scope has been reduced to cut down project costs.

Phase-3 of ML-1 railway project

As part of the third phase of the railway line’s refurbishment and upgradation, the two neighbouring countries have agreed to construct a Rawalpindi-Peshawar section and Hyderabad-Multan section.

BENEFITS OF UPGRADING KARACHI-PESHAWAR RAILWAY LINE

When the project was announced, the ML-1 comprised mostly a dual-track railway line between Karachi and Shahdara, a suburb in Lahore. From Shahdara to Peshawar, the road mainly consisted of a single track. The construction work to dualize the entire track between Karachi to Shahdara was completed and inaugurated in January 2016. As part of the first phase of the CPEC’s ML-1 railway project, the other stretch of the track between Shahdara and Peshawar will be upgraded to a dual-track railway as well.

The upgradation of ML-1 railway will benefit in the following way:

·         The railway track between Lalamusa, lying north of Lahore and Peshawar will require the project’s complete reconstruction. 

·         Tunnels, culverts, and bridges will be added

·         The ML-1 railway track lying 900 km south of Lalamusa towards Karachi will also be upgraded so that cars having a 25-ton axle load capacity can also go through it. 

·         A spur from Taxila to Havelian will also be constructed, with a dry port to be established near the city of Havelian. 

·         The entire length of the ML-1 railway track will have computerized signal systems

·         The railway track touching the urban areas will also have a fence that can prevent pedestrians and vehicles from crossing the tracks in unauthorized areas.

·         The second phase of CPEC’s ML-1 railway track is expected to be completed in 2021, where it is expected that a total cost of $8.2 billion for both phases will be incurred.

·         Upgrading of the railway line will permit train travel at speeds of 160 km per hour which otherwise used to take 60 km per hour

·         It is expected that Pakistan Railways’ annual revenues will be increased by approximately $480 million. 

·         The upgradation of ML-1 railway track will also cut transit times from Karachi to Peshawar by half. 

·         Pakistani Railways currently transports around 4% of freight traffic in the country. Once the CPEC’s project is completed, Pakistan Railways is expected to transport 20% of the country’s freight traffic by 2025.

The Karachi-Peshawar Railway line is part of a broader plan that comprises the development of modern infrastructure in Pakistan along with energy plants and special economic zones.

WRITTEN BY = YASIR HASSAN || BS 6TH || G&PP

 

Peace and Social Cohesion essential for combating social discord in Pakistan

syeda mahnoor ali (BS6th, GPP)

Peace and social cohesion are the two forces that hold societies together. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals also aim towards making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. The 17-point agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nation Member States in 2015 is an urgent call for all the developed as well as the developing countries to ensure peace and prosperity of their nations. They are a blueprint to achieve a better and sustainable future for all. Peace and social cohesion are the fundamental predictors to achieve this goal. All around the world, it has been observed that cohesive societies are politically stable and have relatively better economic growth and business development.

Now what does social cohesion mean? Social cohesion can be characterized as how connected and united the members of society are. It refers to the situation when people work together and cooperate despite the existing differences. Battaini-Dragoni and Dominioni (2003, part of Council of Europe's Strategy for Social Cohesion) presented a paper at the conference on social cohesion held at the University of Hong Kong and described social cohesion as an indicator of a society that can ensure the well-being of its members who form a mutually supportive community of free individuals. Social cohesion is not gained within a day, rather it takes years to build.

The main factor in building social cohesion are the policies – policies that allow people in the society to share its prosperity. For a peaceful and fruitful society, it is the key determinant. It helps to create strong bonds across different groups and encourage trust in governmental institutions.

Pakistan is among the countries that have the least percentage of social cohesion and higher conflict. Moreover, several economic, political, and social factors have an impact on the cohesion of any country. The reason why Pakistan has the least social cohesion is that Pakistan is extremely biased in terms of class, ethnic, sectarian, and religious differences. In addition to that, lack of law and order and a weak judicial system play a vital role in this as well. These social indicators evaluate the attitude of authorities and extremist groups with respect to certain religious, class, and ethnic groups. The key indicators can be broken down as class differences, interfaith differences, religious conflicts, and cultural conflicts. Every day, we see a number of cases on social media sites and news channels that clearly depict why Pakistan has the least percentage of peace and social cohesion.

Dr. Qaisar Rashid in his OP-ED, “Ethno-sectarian conflict in Pakistan” highlighted the case of the Hazara community: on 10th January, at Alamdar Road, Quetta, 80 people belonging to the Hazara community were killed by two bomb blasts. On the other hand, on January 17, an MQM MPA, Manzar Imam was gunned down in Karachi on sectarian grounds. These examples show the extremism and sectarian conflict in Pakistan that threatens the peace and social cohesion of our country.

To all this violence, peace is the only answer. Peace here refers to the absence of conflict and only through peace, we can maintain a good democratic nation. Peace and social cohesion go hand in hand. For a society to be peaceful, it is important to have close and understanding relations with its government. One way to do this is by sharing the information with the public, as every citizen has the right to information. Transparency and the right to information are very important for the sustainable development of society. There is a dire need to empower the ordinary citizen. Article 19A gives every citizen the right to take information from any organization. Furthermore, the Federal Right of Access to Information Act 2017 seconds this.

The executive director of SSDO, Syed Kausar Abbas, while narrating his stance on Peace and Social Cohesion at a webinar said that, “Peace and Social Cohesion are important needs of Pakistan. The situation that Pakistan has faced over the past few years such as sectarian and ethnic conflicts should be countered. It needs a platform to enlighten people to go towards social cohesion and harmony. In addition to this, peace and social cohesion should also be included in the syllabus to make a perfectly harmonious society. Pakistan needs to start working on these issues to combat the consequences of terrorism and extremism it has faced. We should inculcate humanity and especially Pakistaniyat in the citizens and discourage extremist concepts.”

Peace and social cohesion contribute to economic growth, good governance, health, and social security. By improving the social factors, we can make a huge difference. People should be taught tolerance and respect for all religions and cultures. This will serve as the basis for the peace and progress of our society. We, as true Pakistanis, should work hard to make Pakistan a country free of violent and extremist groups so that the minorities can feel secure. Moreover, all the differences must be eliminated for a successful and just society. We all should play our part to represent Pakistan as a peaceful and cohesive society globally.

 

Why students prefer to study abroad?

 

Earning an international degree is not only about expanding your career and personal horizons but also about having an experience of a lifetime. 

Studying abroad is a global phenomenon, with students crossing countries, continents and oceans to get the best education possible.

But why has it become so trendy to attend a university in another country?

The reality is that studying abroad has several advantages, ranging from assisting you in finding a suitable profession to increasing your social life. Still undecided?

There are many reasons due to which students prefer to study abroad,  and also find better opportunities there after completing their education. One of the major reasons is that they feel that Pakistan has less opportunities as compared to the other countries.

The following are some of the reasons to study abroad:

 

It’s a challenge:

It may seem weird to begin with this, but studying abroad isn't always simple. Going abroad to study presents its own set of problems, but that's all part of the joy and adventure. You may have some concerns before leaving your home country, but don’t worry: that’s completely natural. One of the things that makes the experience so useful and meaningful is stepping outside of your comfort zone. After all, if you can study abroad, you can do anything.

 

It look good on your CV:

Experience of living internationally goes down well with employers, showing you have experience dealing with people from different cultures, plus a higher level of adaptability. If you can explore a new country at the same time as picking up skills to gain a decent graduate job, then that’s pretty good going.

 

Experience a different culture:

One of the biggest advantages of studying abroad for many international students is the chance to become immersed in a totally different environment. This enriching experience will enable you to see and do things you wouldn’t expect, and meet people who have grown up in a different culture. For instance, while living abroad you’ll be able to try new foods, hear traditional music, have a go at local activities and explore everything else your host country has to offer. It’s also fascinating to see your own culture through the eyes of somebody else’s – you can learn a lot about yourself and your home country this way.

 

Top quality education:

Of course, no matter where you study, your goal is always going to be to get the highest possible quality of education. Becoming an international student can greatly broaden your study options. After all, why be limited to choosing a university in your home country?

Often, the best choice for you may be to study at a foreign university. For example, the USA, UK and Australia all have extremely highly regarded higher education systems, and a huge percentage of the world’s highest ranking universities are in these few countries.

 

Learn a new language:

One huge benefit of studying abroad is the chance to learn a new language. Learning a language can be a real challenge, but there is nothing quite like living somewhere where that language is spoken natively. It really helps. Since English is such a universally used language, it can be quite advantageous to study in a country such as the USA or the UK. You’ll be able to study in English, speak to locals and really develop your language skills.

 

Carrier opportunities:

Of course, the main reason for getting a degree in the first place is to improve your career prospects. In a globalized, well-connected world, employers increasingly value graduates with international experience and education. Studying abroad helps you to learn new languages, appreciate other cultures, overcome challenges of living in another country and gain a greater understanding of the world. These are all things that modern businesses look for when hiring, and such traits will only become more important in the future.

 

Make new friends:

No matter where you go to university, you’re sure to meet lots of new people and make new friends who are all in the same position as you. When you study abroad, you have a unique opportunity to make friends with people from all kinds of different cultures, and learn about other countries and customs. Many lifelong friendships start at university, and you’ll be able to live, learn and travel together during your studies. It can also be hugely beneficial to know people in different countries around the world – especially after you graduate.

 

International travel:

As well as experiencing the culture of your study destination, you will also be able to travel to other nearby countries. For example, if you go to a UK university, you can easily catch a flight to continental Europe to see Paris, Rome, Barcelona and many more fascinating places. Studying abroad is therefore a unique opportunity to see more of the world, which is itself a hugely rewarding and educational experience. There is no doubt that seeing other parts of the world will greatly affect your character and worldview, and help you prepare for life in a global society.

 

Become independent:

It’s often said that going to university is when you become truly independent from your parents and family. This is especially true when you go to university in another country. Bringing us full circle, becoming independent is itself a challenge. But living and studying in another country will help shape you into an independent and adventurous adult, ready to succeed in your future career.

 

Conclusion:

The countries like USA, UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA provides a lot of opportunity to international students as well as chance to get PR for that country. The native companies of these country doesn't discriminate between migrant and native peoples. If you have the skill sets required by their vacancy they give you as importance as their native people. If you're good at interpersonal skills your chances are very high of getting a good job at very high package.

While pursuing an education overseas can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, it's hard to argue against the physical, intellectual, emotional benefits one could potentially acquire should they decide to do so.

Bilal Akram.

BS G&PP 6TH MORNING.

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (IBA):

 

Introduction:

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi; is a public university in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

IBA was accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) in 2011.

CFA University Partner and the first university in Pakistan to be granted that status by the CFA Institute.

 

History of IBA:

It was in 1955 the Institute of Public and Business Administration (IPBA) was established, making it one of the oldest business school outside North America. Initial technical support was provided by the world famous Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania. Soon after the University of Southern California set up various facilities at the Institute and several prominent American professors were assigned to the IBA. The course contents, the curriculum, the pedagogical tools and the assessment and testing methods were developed under the guidance of reputed scholars from these two institutions. IBA has zealously guarded the high standards and academic traditions it had inherited from Wharton and USC while adapting and adjusting them with the passage of time.

In 1956 a two-year MBA morning program commenced as a constituent unit of the University of Karachi. Faculty was hired in the department of Public and Business Administration, in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania and assisted by United States International Corporation Administration, now USAID. In 1957, a two-year MBA evening program was launched to cater to the needs of numerous working executives and managers who were interested in furthering their careers through part-time business studies. It was in 1965 the faculty of IBA, Dhaka University and Kelley School of Business jointly developed the two-year MBA program for former East Pakistan. The first computer course, Electronic Data Processing was offered in 1966. After the complete construction of the Institute's two campuses, morning and evening classes commenced at the main campus in 1965, and at the city campus in 1967. In 1968 a two-year BBA program was introduced, followed by the launch of a three-year BBA (Hons.) program in 1982, which has now been upgraded to a four-year BBA program.

The Faculty of Computer Science was originally established as the Center for Computer Studies in 1983 with the collaboration of IBM, Pakistan. It initially offered a PGD in System Analysis along with a two-year MBA (MIS) program to overcome a shortage of software professionals in the country. It now offers BS (Computer Science), MS (Computer Science), and PhD programs. It was in 1989 the PGD (System Analysis) program was upgraded to a two-year MBA (MIS) program. At the start of a new decade, a two-year MBA (Banking) program was launched in collaboration with ANZ-Grindlays Bank. In 1993, two programs, a two-year MBA Executive and a three-year BBA Executive were started at the city campus. Till 1994, the University of Karachi awarded degrees to the graduates. In that year, the Sindh Assembly elevated the Institute's status to that of a degree-awarding institution.

In 1997, a three-year BBA (MIS) honors program was announced to cater to the increasing role of information technology in business. The MIS program was renamed to Management Information System and Sciences program in recognition of the fact that it covers both Information Systems and Computer Sciences. The PGD (Computer Science) evening program was offered to part-time students in 1998. In the same year, a three-year Bachelors in Computer Science (BCS) honors program was announced, along with a three-year BBA (MIS) program, and a three-year BS (Computer Science) program. At the start of the 21st century, in 2002, all undergraduate programs were upgraded to four-year degree programs. In the same year, Centre for Executive Education (CEE) was established. In 2004 the National Talent Hunt (NTHP) program was launched. In 2005 PhD's in CSE, MIS and ICT were offered.

In 2008, a two-year MS in Computer Science, Information technology and Software Engineering were offered along with a BS in Software Engineering and Information Technology. In the same year the four-year BCS degree title was renamed to BS Computer Science. In 2009, IBA introduced its first weekend Executive MBA Program (EMBA) of 2.5 years, focusing on the needs of the mid-career professionals, serving in the Corporate Sector, Banks and Government departments. The curriculum, methodology and course material have been developed in consultation with industry experts and lead resource persons. The Center for Computer Studies was renamed to Center for CS and MIS. In the same year, two MoU's were signed: a 10-year MoU was signed with Babson College, USA for setting up the IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED); and another with the CFA Institute.

The Center for CS and MIS was renamed to Faculty of Computer Science in 2010. M.S. (Economics) program was introduced, along with the Dean's List and Best Final Year Project awards. The use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) was also implemented in the same year. The MBA curriculum was revamped in 2011, with the new program of study requiring a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. PhD (Economics) was launched in the course of that year. The IBA was awarded South Asia Quality Assurance Systems (SAQS) accreditation by AMDISA. The Departments of Mathematical Sciences, and Social Sciences and Liberal Arts were established marking the Institute to be more than a business school. During the same year, the IBA received membership of the European Foundation for Management Development. In 2012 the Learning Management System (LMS) was put into effect. A number of undergrad, grad post grad programs were launched, including a four-year BS Economics and Mathematics program, MS Mathematics, PhD Mathematics and MS programs leading to PhD. The Institute signed MoUs with the University of Malaya; the Indian School of Business (ISB), to promote executive education in Pakistan; and with the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research. The IBA was registered as an education provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. It was in 2012 the Institute's alumni crossed the 10,000 graduates mark.

The Institute offered four-year undergraduate programs in the Department of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, and in the Department of Accounting and Finance. To facilitate student and faculty exchanges along with research collaborations, the IBA International Resource Center (IRC) was established. The Social Sciences and Liberal Arts Department set up the Ardeshir Cowasjee Center for Writing for students to explore creative avenues through prose. MoU's for the BS Accounting and Finance Program were signed with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP).  In 2014 Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ-IBA) was established through an agreement between the IBA and the US State department. CEJ is a collaboration between the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), and the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. In the same year, PhD in Computer Science was offered. Two more MoUs were signed for the BS Accounting and Finance Program with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

The Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) was established in 2015 at the Aman Tower, city campus with the objective of providing a platform for discovery, enhancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of Islamic Finance. It aims to be a world class Centre which, through education and research, carries on IBA's legacy of thought leadership in the Islamic Finance industry. PGD in Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management and Healthcare Management was also introduced during the year.

In 2016 a MoU was signed with the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia for cooperation with the IBA CEIF followed by the launch of a two-year MS in Islamic Banking and Finance program offered by the Center in 2017. 2018 saw a one-of-its-kind portal introduced by the Institute, the IBA Job Portal which was conceived and designed in-house by the ICT department in collaboration with the Career Development Center and the Alumni Department. This portal enables alumni and students to create their profiles and find jobs/internships, while employers can post vacancies and search profiles for hiring purposes. The job portal will be the most effective tool in streamlining the placement procedure and building a network of students, alumni and employers. The CEJ-IBA introduced the MS Journalism program in 2018. The same year saw the launch of BS Economics, along with an approval of the MS Management program by the Higher Education Commission.

 

Vision:

To be among the best learning institutions in Pakistan.

Mission:

To impart quality education in numerous educational fields to students selected on merit irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, or financial means.

To provide a teaching and learning environment that encourages critical thinking, ethical conduct and effective decision making.

To undertake original research that enriches teaching which benefits business, government and civil society.

Core Values:

Discipline - Discipline requires self-regulation and adherence to an established code of conduct. Discipline facilitates the smooth functioning of the institute and is essential for an IBA student.

Creativity – Creativity breeds innovation which is critical for an institution to expand its frontiers. IBA students are encouraged to generate new ideas to attain their goals.

Tolerance – Tolerance represents the ability and willingness to accept and coexist with other opinions and behaviors. Tolerance is an essential characteristic of successful individuals and societies.

Integrity – Integrity suggests the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Integrity is crucial to the reputation of individual students as well as that of the IBA.

Teamwork - Teamwork requires harmonizing individual effort to achieve a common goal. Without teamwork, individual efforts can be wasted and institutions can suffer.

 

 

According to Time’s Educations, IBA was ranked among the top 600 Asian universities. Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has established itself as the leading business institute of Pakistan. After putting your efforts for 13 years, one does deserve a healthy campus life where he can find new learning opportunities and feel like home every passing day, and where he can find friends like a family who can be their support system. We believe IBA is well known for providing quality campus life to its students. You may hear people talking about a lot of stuff not good at IBA, but you will hardly find anyone who will not be satisfied with IBA’s campus life.