Novaira Khan, our SDP alumna from the Class of 2020, recently graduated from the Pakistan Audit and Accounts Academy. Her journey through the demanding landscape of civil service reflects her unwavering commitment to professional development.
During her tenure at the Pakistan Audit and Accounts Academy, her Specialized Training Program (STP) was “one of the most rigorous among the twelve occupational groups, with days filled with extensive lectures, presentations, and surprise quizzes.” Despite this, Novaira and her colleagues devised a creative solution to break the monotony,
“Every weekend, following dinner, we gathered in the common room to enjoy horror movies together. Beyond that, we embarked on adventures to explore Lahore’s numerous parks and historical sites.”
One of her most formidable challenges was being allocated to the highly specialized Audit & Accounts group, tasked with navigating the intricate landscape of public sector financial management. Despite the initial obstacles stemming from her lack of prior experience in Audit or Accounts, she approached each hurdle with tenacity and a proactive approach to learning.
Reflecting on her transformative journey, Novaira acknowledges the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Recognizing the importance of self-advocacy in navigating the complexities of civil service, she has embraced a newfound confidence in communicating her work and professional accomplishments.
Looking ahead, Novaira remains steadfast in her commitment to further education and professional development. She aspires to pursue post-graduate studies in public finance and obtain Auditor Certifications such as CISA and CIA to develop specialized expertise in auditing. As she continues to move forward in her career, Novaira’s unwavering dedication stands as an inspirational story for those aspiring to make a positive impact in their respective fields.
Ufaq Asad, a CND alumna from the Class of 2023, recently won the Best Debut Director award for her documentary, “Dou Kut Chai,” at the I Am Tomorrow International Film Festival 2023 held in Brussels, Belgium.
In a meaningful effort to improve how firefighters are trained, Muhammad Hasham Qazi, our EE alumnus from the Class of 2023, has successfully published his paper titled “Developing a VR-based Training Platform for Emergency Fire-Handling Services Using Unity 3D” in the IEEE journal.
In a landscape where opportunities for women professionals to connect and flourish remain scarce, Laiba Farid, our SDP alumna from the Class of 2023, under the mentorship of Saleena Beg, Lead Organizational Development at HBL, and in collaboration with her incredible team, have successfully launched ‘HERe’.
Muhammad Furqan Karim Kidwai, our CS alum from the Class of 2020 and co-founder of YPay Financial Services (Pvt. Ltd.), achieved a significant milestone at Startup Grind Global 2023, taking his startup journey from inception with Sarfraz Hussain (Class of 2020) to a global platform.
Muzammil Tariq, our CS alumnus from the Class of 2022 recently achieved a significant milestone in his academic journey by having his research paper, titled “Air Quality of Karachi and Lahore: How does the energy industry of Pakistan affect it,” published in IEEE Xplore.
The recent participation of our esteemed alumni from the Class of 2023 at the 5th International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) 2023, held at the University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, marked a significant chapter in their academic journey.
Mariam Fatima, an SDP alumna from the Class of 2019, recently achieved a significant milestone with the publication of her research paper titled "Amateurs’ Engagements with Music and Dance: A Comparative Phenomenology of Performance Arts Practice in Karachi" in the third issue of Ziauddin University's Journal of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
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