On January 24, 2025, Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (ICE&T), hosted an engaging and enriching recruitment drive with Fatima Group, one of the largest business conglomerates in Pakistan and provided opportunities for 5th and 7th-semester Chemical Engineering and Chemistry students (ICE&T), with a focus on recruitment and internships.

Fatima Group, established in 1936, is a diversified conglomerate with a strong presence in several key industries including fertilizers, textiles, sugar, energy, packaging, and the mining & trading of commodities and with an annual turnover exceeding 80 billion PKR and a workforce of more than 6,300 employees.

The event kicked off with a warm and enthusiastic reception for Fatima Group HR representatives, including two of our esteemed alumni. Following this, the seminar began with an inspiring opening speech by Prof. Dr. Syed Nadir Hussain (Director ICE&T). He motivated students to make the most of this opportunity and stressed the importance of such industry interactions in shaping their professional futures. He highlighted the importance of Industrial Academia liaison and proposed a roadmap to materialize the strong relationship through cooperation with Fatima group in the areas of industrial problem-solving topics for capstone design projects, endowment fund, scholarship opportunities for ICE&T students and funded research projects aligning with strategic research themes of ICET faculty and Fatima group future plannings.

The event was further supported with the key role of management by Dr. Ayyaz Muhammad (In charge: Career Counselling & Placement-Alumni Cell) assisted by the cooperation of Dr. Usman Rashid to make the event well-organized and successful. Fatima Group representatives delivered an insightful presentation about the company’s history, growth, and its significant impact on the fertilizer industry. They shared how Fatima Group has evolved into a global player, committed to innovation and excellence and playing a vital role in country’s agricultural sustainability. Two of the ICE&T alumni working with Fatima group shared their personal journeys, emphasizing how their time at the company has shaped their careers. Their positive experiences served as a great source of inspiration for the students in attendance. Fatima Group representatives engaged students in several fun and challenging games designed to refresh and energize the participants. Activities like tongue twisters and a poetry performance challenge provided a much-needed break from formal discussions, while also encouraging creativity and team spirit. The recruitment/Internship tests were conducted with around 200 students from across the department actively participating. Fatima Group acknowledged and appreciated the hard work of the campus ambassadors, M. Farhan Riaz and Momina Zahid, for their dedication and efforts in organizing and facilitating the event.

This recruitment drive served as an excellent opportunity for students to explore the promising career avenues offered by Fatima Group, while also reinforcing the importance of industry-academia collaboration. The Department of [Your Department Name] looks forward to continuing its partnership with Fatima Group and other industry leaders, offering students valuable insights and opportunities to launch their careers in the real world.