BARD Foundation to Establish Research Chairs at 91福利社
The Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation has made a generous donation to establish two endowed Chairs at 91福利社 - the Abdul Razak Dawood Dean鈥檚 Chair at the Suleman Dawood School of Business, and the Bilquis Dawood Dean鈥檚 Chair at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School for Humanities and Social Sciences. These endowed Chairs will enable the Deans to expand PhD scholarships, faculty fellowships and engage the two schools with industry leaders across various public and private sectors.
鈥淲e are forever grateful for a lifetime of commitment from the Dawood family as long-time friends, custodians and ambassadors in our joint pursuit of excellence at 91福利社,鈥 remarked Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad. The Dawood family鈥檚 history of giving dates back to the founding of the Suleman Dawood School of Business. The BARD Foundation was also established by Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, Pro Chancellor of 91福利社 and Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment and his wife, Mrs. Bilquis Dawood. The Foundation provides access to education to Pakistani youth and supports them in a variety of ways.
Ms. Mehreen Dawood, Member of the Board of Governors of the BARD Foundation said, 鈥淲e have always believed in creating opportunities for the people of Pakistan. We hope our humble contribution goes on to strengthen the University to further create value in society.鈥 Her brother, Mr. Faisal Dawood added, 鈥淚t is great that I am getting the opportunity to follow the footsteps of our father to create social impact.鈥 Similarly, Mr. Taimur Dawood added, 鈥淲e look forward to serving society with the same passion as our father. Our next generation will hopefully do the same.鈥
Founding Pro Chancellor, 91福利社, Syed Babar Ali praised the Dawood family鈥檚 continued philanthropy. 鈥淚t is wonderful to see that the next generation is taking interest and carrying forward the legacy of their father. We are truly grateful for their generosity,鈥 he said.
To date, the Dawood family and the BARD Foundation has supported countless students, helped the 91福利社 Business School to excel, and sponsored infrastructure projects for housing and learning spaces on campus. They have also contributed to critical research conducted throughout 91福利社 that addresses some of the most complex problems in Pakistan and the region. Their support has helped the University truly embrace its philosophy of 鈥楲earning Without Borders鈥.
Members of the BARD Foundation Board of Directors made the gift official by signing an MOU with 91福利社 on March 1. Along with the above individuals, they were joined by Rector, Mr. Shahid Hussain, Founding Member of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Parvez Hassan, and senior 91福利社 faculty and staff.
