benefactor; past student 1933-1945; revered national and international figure
Syed Babar Ali
at the College 1933–1945 · Jinnah House
229 appearances53 eventspresent in 15 issues
Photographs150
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2026
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The page “Guest Speaker Session - Mr. Ghalib Salam: From Ironman to Swissman” mentions the person: “…"From Ironman to Swissman - A Journey of Endurance and Resilience," was held on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in the SBA Library's Media Room, in collaboration with the Syed Babar Ali Library and the Sports Department.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “Guest Speaker Session - Mr. Ghalib Salam: From Ironman to Swissman” mentions the person: “…"From Ironman to Swissman - A Journey of Endurance and Resilience," was held on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in the SBA Library's Media Room, in collaboration with the Syed Babar Ali Library and the Sports Department.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “Guest Speaker Session - Mr. Ghalib Salam: From Ironman to Swissman” mentions the person: “…"From Ironman to Swissman - A Journey of Endurance and Resilience," was held on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in the SBA Library's Media Room, in collaboration with the Syed Babar Ali Library and the Sports Department.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “Guest Speaker Session - Mr. Ghalib Salam: From Ironman to Swissman” mentions the person: “…"From Ironman to Swissman - A Journey of Endurance and Resilience," was held on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in the SBA Library's Media Room, in collaboration with the Syed Babar Ali Library and the Sports Department.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “Guest Speaker Session - Mr. Ghalib Salam: From Ironman to Swissman” mentions the person: “…"From Ironman to Swissman - A Journey of Endurance and Resilience," was held on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in the SBA Library's Media Room, in collaboration with the Syed Babar Ali Library and the Sports Department.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “Guest Speaker Session - Mr. Ghalib Salam: From Ironman to Swissman” mentions the person: “…"From Ironman to Swissman - A Journey of Endurance and Resilience," was held on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in the SBA Library's Media Room, in collaboration with the Syed Babar Ali Library and the Sports Department.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
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The page “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum” mentions the person: “In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inau…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
2025
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2025”, page 6 (May 2025) mentions the person: “Speakers included Aitchison's most senior Old Boy and Board Member, Mr. Syed Babar Ali, Board Member Mr. Arif Saeed, Principal Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain, Old Boy Salman Akhtar, Old Boys and Endowment coordinators Mahmud Yar Hiraj and Usman Malik.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2025, PDF 6
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2025”, page 6 (May 2025) mentions the person: “Speakers included Aitchison's most senior Old Boy and Board Member, Mr. Syed Babar Ali, Board Member Mr. Arif Saeed, Principal Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain, Old Boy Salman Akhtar, Old Boys and Endowment coordinators Mahmud Yar Hiraj and Usman Malik.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2025, PDF 6
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2024
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — March 2024”, page 15 (March 2024) mentions the person: “Golden Donors Syed Babar Ali (Old Boy, Leaving Year 1943, Jinnah House) Library and Administration Relocation (added to a lifetime of 'Giving Back') Mr. Sair Ali (Old Boy, Leaving Year 1997, Alamgir…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — March 2024, PDF 15
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — December 2024”, page 12 (December 2024) mentions the person: “Syed Babar Ali's Meeting with Aitchison College Faculty The teachers of Aitchison College had the honor and privilege of meeting Syed Babar Ali, the senior-most Old Boy (AC' 43) and th…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — December 2024, PDF 12
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2023
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2023”, page 3 (May 2023) mentions the person: “§ The ribbon cutting by the honourable guests Syeda Parveen Babar, Syed Babar Ali and Syed Yawar Ali.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2023, PDF 3
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2023”, page 3 (May 2023) mentions the person: “§ The ribbon cutting by the honourable guests Syeda Parveen Babar, Syed Babar Ali and Syed Yawar Ali.” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — May 2023, PDF 3
2022
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — December 2022”, page 2 (December 2022) mentions the person: “ALUMNI IN FOCUS Professor Rehman Sobhan Aichison Congratulates Syed Babar Ali Aitchison congratulates Syed Babar Ali for being inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in the category of ‘Business, Corporate and Philanthropic Leader…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — December 2022, PDF 2
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — December 2022”, page 2 (December 2022) mentions the person: “ALUMNI IN FOCUS Professor Rehman Sobhan Aichison Congratulates Syed Babar Ali Aitchison congratulates Syed Babar Ali for being inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in the category of ‘Business, Corporate and Philanthropic Leader…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — December 2022, PDF 2
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2021
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A caption in “Old Boys' Bulletin — November 2021”, page 11 (November 2021) names the person: “Standing (L to R) : Ma'am Amina Kamran (HMSS) , Ma'am Shazia Habib (Staff Advisor ACMUN Society) , Hadi Khurram, Raja Ahmed Saeed, Raahim Waqas, Sarim Sarfaraz, Aadil Khan, Abdul Rahim Hamid, Khizar Maraj, Sikandar Mateen, Myer Saqib, Mian ”
Old Boys' Bulletin — November 2021, PDF 11
2019
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — Vol 4.1 (2019)”, page 11 (Vol 4.1 (2019)) mentions the person: “donors for their kind contributions to the Old Building Fund. * Syed Babar Ali * RajaJawad Akram * Mr.NaumanAhmedKhan «+ ShehzadAjmal « Mr.Abdul Razak Dawood ¢ AliAkbar * Syed Aslam Mehdi « M.AliNaumani * Mr.OsmanKhalidWaheed + Plus, donors who « M…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — Vol 4.1 (2019), PDF 11
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The page “Old Boys' Bulletin — Vol 4.1 (2019)”, page 11 (Vol 4.1 (2019)) mentions the person: “donors for their kind contributions to the Old Building Fund. * Syed Babar Ali * RajaJawad Akram * Mr.NaumanAhmedKhan «+ ShehzadAjmal « Mr.Abdul Razak Dawood ¢ AliAkbar * Syed Aslam Mehdi « M.AliNaumani * Mr.OsmanKhalidWaheed + Plus, donors who « M…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Old Boys' Bulletin — Vol 4.1 (2019), PDF 11
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2018
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The page “Newsletter (Senior) — August 2018”, page 8 (August 2018) mentions the person: “List of Donors We would like to thank the following donors for their contributions to the Old Building Endowment Fund. * Syed BabarAli * SyedMohammad Mohsin Our Goals * Mrs.Sitwat Mohsin « Mr.NaumanAhmed Khan Rs 0 50 M « Mr.AdnanAhmed Khan « Mr.Abdul Razak Dawood * Syed Aslam Mehdi ¢ Mr. Yousuf Abdullah…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Newsletter (Senior) — August 2018, PDF 8
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The page “Newsletter (Senior) — August 2018”, page 8 (August 2018) mentions the person: “List of Donors We would like to thank the following donors for their contributions to the Old Building Endowment Fund. * Syed BabarAli * SyedMohammad Mohsin Our Goals * Mrs.Sitwat Mohsin « Mr.NaumanAhmed Khan Rs 0 50 M « Mr.AdnanAhmed Khan « Mr.Abdul Razak Dawood * Syed Aslam Mehdi ¢ Mr. Yousuf Abdullah…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Newsletter (Senior) — August 2018, PDF 8
2017
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The page “Newsletter (Senior) — December 2017”, page 3 (December 2017) mentions the person: “Syed Babar Ali, Mr. Arif Saeed, Professor Javed Akram, Mr. Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Dr. Umar Saif, Mr. Salman Akram Raja, Mian Muham- mad Afzal Hayat, Mr. Yousuf Salahuddin and Miangul Adnan…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Newsletter (Senior) — December 2017, PDF 3
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The page “Newsletter (Senior) — December 2017”, page 3 (December 2017) mentions the person: “Syed Babar Ali, Mr. Arif Saeed, Professor Javed Akram, Mr. Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Dr. Umar Saif, Mr. Salman Akram Raja, Mian Muham- mad Afzal Hayat, Mr. Yousuf Salahuddin and Miangul Adnan…” Nothing there says that this photograph shows them.
Newsletter (Senior) — December 2017, PDF 3
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2026
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In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inaugu…
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In the Mother's Love: Persian Room Unveiled in Memory of Syeda Mubarak Begum On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, Syed Babar Ali (OBE), a renowned philanthropist, businessman, founder of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and the most senior member of the Aitchison College Governing Body inaugu…
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Events53
- Reunion of Harcharan Singh Brar and Syed Babar Ali after Partition (1948)1 January 1948obtained special permission to travel near the border
- Visit of a delegation of old boys from India for the College's 100th anniversary, 19861 January 1986met his friend Harcharan Singh Brar
- Inauguration of a library at Aitchison College by Harcharan Singh Brar (1989)1 January 1989person to whom the library was dedicated
- Inauguration of a library dedicated to Syed Babar Ali by Harcharan Singh Brar (1989)1 January 1989friend to whom the library was dedicated (the Babar Ali Library)
- ACOBA Annual Dinner 20168 April 2016attendee (notable alumnus)
- Lunch for Pre-1956 Leavers19 September 2016attendee
- Re-opening of the Rab Pavilion22 December 2016funder of the renovations
- Donors' Appreciation Luncheon9 September 2017speaker · emphasized the need to preserve the integrity of the Old Building and urged the Old Boys for their continued support
Facts74
- Achieved — longest serving Board Member and Chairman of the Board Sub Committee; described as a national treasure now recognised globally
Our longest serving Board Member and Chairman of the Board Sub Committee is a national treasure now recognised globally among Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners across the Academy's 240 year history.
Supported by Old Boys' Bulletin — December 2022 (revision 427) · page 2 - Appointed as — caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan
who remained the caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan
Supported by The Sage, Sagely Says (revision 9458) - Appointed as — first Pro-Chancellor of LUMS
who led the foundation of (LUMS) Lahore University of Management Sciences and was the first Pro-Chancellor
Supported by The Sage, Sagely Says (revision 9458) - Attended — 1934 to 1943
Brar and his family regularly visited Alis in Lahore, the industrialist, who was a student of Aitchison College from 1934 to 43, said.
- Attended — 1934 to 1943
