A Practical Guide for Parents, Students, Counsellors and Service Providers, authored by Syed Abidi, Educationist & Career Counsellor, on 19 August 2026 at the Suffa University Auditorium, DHA Karachi.
The ceremony brought together distinguished figures from the fields of education, public service and higher education, highlighting the importance of structured and professional career counselling in shaping the academic and professional pathways of Pakistan’s youth.
The event was graced by:
Chief Guest
Mr. Syed Sardar Ali Shah
Provincial Minister for School Education, College Education and Mines & Mineral Development, Government of Sindh
Guest of Honour
Dr. Seema Mughal
Chancellor, Greenwich University & Senior Vice President, Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas
Vice Chancellor, DHA Suffa University
The book launching ceremony was also attended by other distinguished dignitaries, including:
Vice Adm. Ather Mukhtar
Director General, Bahria University, Karachi
Mohammed Mubeen Jumani
Chairman, Jumani Group of Companies & Former Caretaker Minister for Local Government
The book, Understanding Career Counselling brings together practical guidance for students, parents, educators, counsellors and educational institutions, with emphasis on aptitude, interests, abilities and emerging opportunities.
The occasion also provided a valuable platform for dialogue on strengthening career counselling practices and fostering a culture of informed educational and career decision-making in Pakistan.
