President Message

Dear Respected Members & Colleagues,

I am truly humbled and honored to assume the office of President, Institute of Architects Pakistan. I have served the IAP in various capacities over two decades and excited for the road ahead with an organization that is truly close to my heart. It is our global recognition that our senior mentors have established and worked endlessly towards for positive growth since its inception in 1957.

It has always been a special opportunity for me to learn from these shared experiences of our elders and young alike who will take the Institute forward through collective wisdom and energy, and it is also an ideal moment for us to reflect on issues that are at the centre of our concerns and aspirations.

Similar to global issues, we are faced by challenges in architectural education, integration into the job market, participation in nation building and engaging with public, private and government sector organizations for the recognition of our profession. This is foremost on our agenda for our term in office. For that we aspire to work towards a common goal nationally and with our affiliated international organizations, ARCASIA, CAA, UIA, EAROPH & SAARCH, to learn from each other how to best navigate the problems we see in our respective regions.

I am grateful to you for showing your trust in my capabilities and I am excited for our collective future, working towards a common goal as one IAP, stronger than ever and especially with the youth which comes with fresh ideas, creative skills and willingness to take Pakistan forward.

Fawad Suhail Abbasi, FIAP
President
Institute of Architects Pakistan