Corporate Initiative 2014: Warwick welcomes Pakistani companies

University official says Pakistani students form one of its top ten international student groups.

A second event from the three-day fair held under British Council and UK Trade and Investment’s (UKTI) ‘Corporate Initiative Employers Fair 2014’ was organised at University of Warwick.

The event was inaugurated by Warwick’s Director International Office James Kennedy, who thanked the Pakistani companies participating in this event and highlighted that Pakistani students are in their top ten international student group.

“We have over 165 Pakistani students studying at Warwick for a wide range of degrees including economics, law, engineering, medicine, politics and international studies,” he said, adding that Warwick was proud of the support offered to Pakistani students and alumni through their Pakistan office, which not only recruits student but also helps to connect graduates with employers.

At the event, Social Entrepreneurship Chief Executive Officer Faraz Khan also addressed the students. He said his company served as a platform for the development and facilitation of entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Approximately 116 students – from Aston, Bristol, Coventry universities also attended the fair and showed keen interest in returning back to Pakistan.