Islamabad:Iqra University, H-9 Campus, hosted Iqra Connect 2026 – University Job Fair, a flagship initiative organised by the Career Services Office to strengthen academia–industry linkages and enhance graduate employability under the theme ‘Your Career, Your Journey: From Classroom to Industry.’
The event brought together 85 national and multinational companies, offering students valuable opportunities for recruitment, professional networking, career guidance, and industry exposure.
Students from eight academic departments actively participated and interacted with industry representatives throughout the day. A key attraction of the job fair was the student project exhibition, where 36 innovative projects were showcased by students from the Fashion and Textile Department, Computing and Technology, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and Media Studies, reflecting creativity, problem-solving skills, and industry relevance.
The inauguration ceremony and ribbon cutting was graced by Usman Shaukat, president, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), as chief guest. The event leadership included Badar Abbas Shah, Incharge Career Services Office, along with senior university management comprising Dr. Eatzaz Ahmad, Dr. Sajid Bashir, and Dr. Adnan Sohail (Deans). All heads of departments were also in attendance, demonstrating strong institutional commitment to career development initiatives.
