The Executive Director IBA, Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi, visited districts of the K-P Province as part of the National Talent Hunt Program outreach drive along with the THP Program Director, Dr. Junaid Alam Khan and the team on November 26th & 27th, 2021. Dr. Zaidi delivered a segment of the THP information session at Agha Khan Higher Secondary School, Kuragh and Fazle e Haq College, Mardan, whilst also interacting with the students and the staff at the college and addressing their queries regarding the Program. He also expressed his commitment in developing a long-standing partnership with regional educational bodies, particularly the Agha Khan Education Services, Pakistan. During his visit, Dr. Zaidi also announced setting up a test center in partnership with the AKESP, in the district to facilitate the prospective candidates for the THP assessment in their hometown.

Dr. Zaidi, while speaking of IBA's legacy of provision of quality education in accordance with its need-blind policy, assured students of maximum financial assistance upon securing admission at the Institute.