KARACHI: PACE College of Advanced Studies-Pakistan’s first Entrepreneurship College-successfully hosted the Grand Finale of the 5th Junior CEO Challenge at a local hotel Karachi, in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) International.
This followed the North Region Finale in Islamabad on November 29, with Karachi hosting the South Region Finale. Led by Founders Adeel Durvesh, Wazir Ahmed and Syed Naqeeb the competition engaged over 2,000 young innovators nationwide.
Distinguished guests included Ms. Sabina Khatri (Kiran Foundation), Dr. Qurat ul Ain Bakhtiari, Dr. Huma Baqai (Rector MITE), Mr. Shoaib Ibrahim (First Habib Modaraba) and Guest of Honour Dr. Naveed Yousuf (AKUEB). Ms. Huma Jabeen served as the Master of Ceremonies.
The event was proudly supported by PharmEvo, First Habib Modaraba, Lucky Cement, DigitKhata, Shangrilla, J., Nelson, Premier Cables and many more. A panel discussion on “Building Future-Ready Companies in an Age of Disruption” explored emerging entrepreneurial trends.
The top three winners from both Category A and Category B received winning prizes equivalent to Rs. 1 million. Zainab Farhan (Category A) and Maiza Khan (Category B) were crowned Junior CEOs 2025, recognizing their outstanding innovation and leadership.
