Bahria University, Lahore Campus, has officially launched two new academic programmes: BS Aviation Management and MBA Aviation Security & Management. The initiative marks a significant step towards promoting quality, modern and professional education in Pakistan’s aviation sector.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Vice Admiral (Retd.) Engr. Abid Hameed, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Rector of Bahria University, as the Chief Guest. Commodore (Retd.) Imran Iftikhar, Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Director of Bahria University, Lahore Campus, was also present on the occasion.
The event was attended by prominent personalities from the aviation industry and academia, including deans of various faculties, heads of departments, aviation experts, and representatives of leading airlines and aviation organisations in Pakistan. The speakers highlighted the growing importance of aviation management in Pakistan, industry requirements, emerging trends, and professional career opportunities in this field.
Among the distinguished participants were Brigadier Dr Raza, Dr Amir Murad, Dr Muhammad Owais Mahmood (Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Bahria University Lahore Campus), Professor Dr Ahmad Ijaz (Dean, Institute of Aviation Studies, University of Management and Technology), Commodore Amjad Zaman, Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Commodore Nadeem Afzal, Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Commodore Abdul Majeed, Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Wing Commander Nadeem, Ms. Simaab Zaman (General Manager Passenger Sales Pakistan, Gerry’s International), Muhammad Irfan Mushtaq (Superior University), Iftikhar Khan (Chairman, Pakistan Media Writers Club), Rana Athar Munir (Aviation Instructor, University of Lahore and Patron of the Avimatrix Society of Aviation), Atif Abid (Station Officer, Turkish Airlines Lahore), Siam Ejaz (Riyadh Air Lahore Station), Muhammad Mustafa (Client Relations Executive, Airblue Limited Lahore), Usman Asif (OCC Load Controller, Swissport), Hasnain Mahmood Amjad (Duty Supervisor, Jazeera Airways Islamabad), M. Umar Qureshi (First Officer, Fly Jinnah), Dr Shahid Mahmood (Assistant Professor, Institute of Aviation Studies), Mian Abdul Waheed (Airport Supervisor, Fly Jinnah Lahore), Malik Nadir Abbas Khokhar (Commercial Pilot, Hybrid Aviation Academy Lahore), Abdul Haseeb (Administrator Coordinator, North and Central, Gerry’s International), Malik Javed, Fazal Hussain Awan, Professor Muhammad Javed Iqbal Bhatti, Fazilat Bano and Nabeela Akbar.
Iftikhar Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Media Writers Club, also attended the ceremony with a delegation.
The ceremony commenced with Bahria University’s traditional activities and welcome programme. On the occasion, the university administration reaffirmed its commitment to providing students with quality education, practical training and professional skills aligned with modern industry requirements through these newly introduced programmes.
The launch of these programmes at Bahria University Lahore Campus is expected to play a significant role in developing a competent, talented and professionally skilled workforce for Pakistan’s rapidly growing aviation sector. It will also create new opportunities for young people to pursue higher education, secure employment and build successful careers in the aviation industry.
