Renowned educationist Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passes away

Eminent educationist and founder of Sukkur Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Professor Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passed away today in Karachi after battling coronavirus. He was 76.

He was considered as "modern day Sir Syed for Interior 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, read the information on the official site of the institute.

He obtained his full time Masters in Economics from 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 of teaching, he then obtained Masters degree in Education from 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 Government of Pakistan. He came out with flying colors and served in various top-level position.

He proceeded to the USA in 1987 and did his MBA with 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 Marketing of Dates in Pakistan, Conflict in process of Devolution of Power in 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, Government of Pakistan has bestowed him with Sitara-e-Imtiaz.

Condolences pour in

Heartfelt condolences poured in from all quarters on the death of Prof Siddiqui.

Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood expressed deep sorrow over the sad demise of IBA Sukkur's founder.

According to the official account of Federal Ministry Of Education and Professional Training Pakistan, Mahmood expressed immense grief over the passing away of Nisar and said that his invaluable services for the development and promotion of the education sector will always be remembered.

PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal termed his death as "great loss" to Pakistan. "He was indeed modern day Sir Syed Ahmad for Interior Sindh," Iqbal said.