Founder of IBA Sukkur Prof Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passes away

Renowned educationist and founder of the Sukkur Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Professor Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui breathed his last on Monday in Karachi. He was 76.
He was considered as “modern-day Sir Syed for Sindh” for his services in the education sector.
Nisar was working as the Director (Vice Chancellor) of IBA Sukkur since 2004, after gaining wide experience in management, administration, and academia at national and international levels.
Hailing from Piryalo in Sindh’s Khairpur district, he obtained his full-time Masters in Economics from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Initially, he worked as a school teacher teaching mathematics, economics and English language for ten years.
In pursuit of his passion for teaching, he then obtained a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Sindh Jamshoro and was rewarded with a gold medal for his excellence.
With his significant experience in education, Nisar also attempted in the Competitive Examination of Civil Services of Pakistan, a prerequisite for entrance in the top-level management of the Government of Pakistan. He came out with flying colors and served in various top-level positions.
He proceeded to the USA in 1987 and did his MBA with a major in Finance from Boston University. At Boston, he found a place in the Dean’s list for his excellent academic performance.
After returning from the USA apart from his government job he started part-time teaching at IBA Karachi. He taught Economics, Finance, and Research Methodology.
He also had the experience of working as a Managing Director SITE (Sindh Industrial Trading Estate), where he very closely interacted with multinationals such as Siemens, Philips, Glaxo, etc.
His research area includes the Marketing of Dates in Pakistan, Conflict in process of Devolution of Power in the local government of Pakistan, Factors for low standards of education in Sindh, and Assurance of Learning.
Recently, in recognition of his valuable services for the education of Pakistan, the Government of Pakistan has bestowed him with Sitara-e-Imtiaz.
He also pioneered the concept of community colleges in Pakistan. There are currently 13 community colleges and over 40 schools operating under the umbrella of IBA Sukkur.