Forever connected by shared memories, aspirations and achievements.
My father dreamt of travelling around the world on his motorbike, but when he died young at age 34, I decided to fulfill his dream. I took motorcycle riding lessons from my younger brother and became the first female motorcyclist to travel across Pakistan solo. I travelled through regions where it is taboo for women to venture out unaccompanied, let alone on two wheels. A biopic is being filmed about my journey called “Motorcycle Girl”. I keep a photo blog, Zenith Irfan: 1 Girl 2 Wheels, on Facebook to document my journeys. I did my A Level from KIMS in 2014.
Zenith Irfan
BATCH OF 2014
I did my A Levels from KIMS in 1999, and later pursued a BSc. (Honours) degree in Economics at LUMS. I hold the coveted Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation considered to be a gold standard in investment profession. My banking career spans almost 15 years. Currently, I head the Capital Markets function at MCB Bank where I manage almost Rs. 30 Billion for the Bank, apart from managing money for the Bank’s Pension and Provident Funds. I also serve on the Management Credit Committee of the Bank, and am one of the youngest serving Directors on the Board of any company in Pakistan.
Omair Safdar
BATCH OF 2014
I graduated from KIMS in 2004 with 6 As in A Levels. I then studied at Harvard College, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelors in Computer Science. Currently, I work as a Software Developer and live in Connecticut, USA, with my wife and 2 year old daughter.
Zain Khalid
BATCH OF 2004
My fabulous A Levels from KIMS provided the perfect grounding for a BSc. in Economics and Mathematics from LUMS (silver medalist and Dean’s Honour List holder), an MSc. in Economics for Development from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and an MPhil, DPhil and Post-Doc at the Department of Economics at Oxford. I have worked with many organisations including The World Bank and DFID, and have strong relationships with think tanks in Pakistan. I have also taught Master’s students at UCL (UK) and Oxford and am currently an Associate Fellow at the University of Cambridge, a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and the Managing Partner of an education consultancy I recently set up with a colleague.
Monazza Aslam
BATCH OF 1996
I have been a part of the South Asian music fraternity for over a decade now. I was the former lead vocalist of the Pakistani band JAL, after which I started my solo career. I have performed in numerous concerts worldwide and also contributed songs to Bollywood. I made my solo debut on Coke Studio 10 in 2017. To explore other talents in me, I took on acting and played the lead role in a number of drama serials. I have also walked the ramp for some of the most renowned designers in Pakistan. I did my A Level from KIMS in 2001, and later pursued a B.Sc. in Computers.
Farhan Saeed
BATCH OF 2001
KIMS put me on a life-changing learning trajectory: a Bachelor’s in Economics from LUMS, a Master’s in Development (with Distinction) from University College London, and a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge on 100% merit scholarship awarded by HEC-Pakistan and the Cambridge Trust. I now work with the Punjab Government as a World Bank consultant for its Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme, loving my job day in day out. Each of these distinctive experiences has been transformational and deeply gratifying.
Amna Ansari
BATCH OF 2006
After completing my A Level in 2005, I pursued a BSc in Computer Science at FAST, followed by an MSc in Computer Science at LUMS. I have been employed at Microsoft Corporation since 2012, and am currently working on Xbox and Windows. Working abroad, I try not to miss my city, Lahore, too much.
Fahad Mudassar
BATCH OF 2005
I completed my A-level from KIMS in 2005 and was also the Head Boy for the year 2004-05. I did my Bachelor in Actuarial Science, on 70% scholarship, from London School of Economics with straight distinctions, finishing in the top 5 student rank. Later, I joined Willis Towers Watson as an Investment Analyst which sponsored my Master’s degree at CASS business school. I then qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and have been working as the Head of Capital and Financial Risk at Tesco Bank for the last 3 years.
Waqas Irshad
BATCH OF 2005
After spending two amazing years at KIMS, I pursued undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Management at MIT and moved to New York in 2004 to experience the tech culture on Wall Street. A couple of years later, I moved back to Boston to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science. After a brief stint working at a research lab in Switzerland, I moved to the Bay Area in 2009 and worked at Oracle for a few years. Having experienced the big company culture, I moved to a start up that turned into a successful mid-size company, giving me the opportunity to lead a small team across different time zones.
Hooria Komal
BATCH OF 2000
I completed my A Level from KIMS in 2001, where I later gave revision lectures in Economics. I am a Rhodes Scholar from Pakistan and hold an MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford. Currently, I work as an Economist in Education GP for the Africa Region at the World Bank. I have ten years of research and operational experience of working on multi-faceted results-based education reforms in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2015, I was recognized by the British Council as one of the outstanding UK alumni in the US for my work on education development in Pakistan.
Salman Asim
BATCH OF 2001
Fahad Rafique Dogar
BATCH OF 2001
Amber Riaz
BATCH OF 2014
I am the Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and am part of the Global Investment Research division. In my current role, I am responsible for co-heading CEEMEA research and heading MENA research. I have been with Goldman Sachs since 2008 and am based in Dubai. Previously, I was part of Standard Chartered’s Corporate Advisory team. I completed my MBA (first position) from IBA Karachi in 2005, and A Levels from KIMS in 2001.
Waleed Mohsin
BATCH OF 2001
