IBA Karachi, Aga Khan University and Habib University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote AI-driven teaching and learning. The agreement was formalised during the Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium 2026, which IBA Karachi hosted under the theme "AI in Pedagogy".
Dr Farid Panjwani, Dean of the AKU Institute for Educational Development, described the symposium as a significant milestone in advancing teaching and learning through collective efforts. Dr Sana Tauseef highlighted the necessity of institutional cooperation to manage the effects of artificial intelligence on the educational sector.
A keynote address delivered by Dr Fazilat Siddiq explored whether higher education requires a rethink regarding critical thinking and agency in the age of AI. Dr S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA Karachi, moderated a leadership panel that included AKU President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin and Habib University President Wasif Rizvi.
The panel also featured Durbeen CEO Salma Aslam and Beaconhouse National University Vice Chancellor Dr Moeed W Yusuf. Participants viewed an EdTech Innovation Showcase, Visual Voices, and a student performance during the event.
