28/11/2025
Karakoram International University Diamer Campus Inaugural "Business Gala 2025" Drives Entrepreneurship and Forges Key Partnerships
The Department of Business Management at Karakoram International University's Diamer Campus has successfully concluded its inaugural mega event, "Business Gala 2025." The Gala, a vibrant showcase of innovation and enterprise, was organized to shift the paradigm from job-seeking to job creation and to energize the local economy.
The event featured an impressive array of traditional stalls and dynamic business models conceived and operated by the university's students. The primary goal was to provide a practical platform for young aspiring entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into viable ventures, especially in the face of current economic uncertainties.
The Diamer Campus extends its profound gratitude to the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) and all stakeholders whose collaboration and support were instrumental in making this first-ever event a resounding success.
The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor of KIU, Eng. Prof. Dr. Atta Ullah Shah. In his address, he highly commended the event for its exceptional organization and discipline. He also lauded the Department of Business Management for its visionary initiative and successful ex*****on.
A key highlight of the Gala was the award ceremony, held in collaboration with AKRSP. Promising entrepreneurs, whose business ideas were selected through a highly competitive process, were awarded seed funding cheques to help launch their ventures.
Further cementing the commitment to skill development and education, a significant MoU was signed during the event. The agreement for an Early Childhood Development Diploma program was formalized by VC KIU, Eng. Prof. Dr. Atta Ullah Shah, and the AKRSP Program Manager, Mr. Pyar Ali. This partnership marks a strategic step towards enhancing educational opportunities in the region.