About Us

History

In 1995, PIPS School System, an English Medium institution, first began with one campus and a simple goal; to provide students with a well-rounded, high-quality education. What started as a small initiative soon gained attention for its commitment to excellence, and as demand grew, so did our vision. Slowly butsteadily, we expanded, opening new branches across the country. This growth was driven not only by our reputation but also by the dedication and leadership of our exceptional franchise directors. Each new campus is a testament to their passion, expertise, and alignment with our core values. Today, we’re proud to have built a strong network of schools, each guided by capable franchise partners who share our mission. Their commitment has helped PIPS School System become a nationwide success, recognized for its academic standards and complete approach to education. Our journey continues, with every new branch bringing us closer to shaping the future of education in Pakistan.

Why Parents Keep Choosing Us?

At PIPS School System, we know how much a child’s future means to our parents. That’s why we’ve developed a curriculum that combines academic excellence with real-world skills, giving every child the tools they need to succeed. Furthermore, as an institution, we are not only committed but passionate about helping our students grow into confident, curious learners. Our courses focus more than just reading and writing, we’re here to foster creativity and critical thinking, and a love of learning in every Pipsonian. We indeed offer a safe, supportive space where students can truly thrive.

Brigadier (Retd.) Muhammad Ijaz Akbar (Late)

Founder Pakistan International Public School, PIPS

The Late Brigadier (Retd.) Muhammad Ijaz Akbar, after a successful career in the Pakistan Army Education Corps, first established PIPS (Pakistan International Public School) Abbottabad in 1983. His last assignment in service was as the principal of the renowned Army Burn Hall College in Abbottabad. He possessed a select degree of Educational Management from London (UK), which led him to inculcate new visions in academic curricula and human resource development, starting from the very grass-root level. PIPS has always been a symbol of Academic Excellence; is consistently achieving high grades in all BISEs. Under the Late Brigadier (Retd.) Muhammad Ijaz Akbar’s mentorship, Pakistan International Public Schools expanded to various family-owned campuses, mainly located at a few cities in Hazara and Central Punjab. God-fearing, with the heart of a philanthropist and loved by all, the Late Brigadier (Retd.) Muhammad Ijaz Akbar was one of the most gifted and prominent educationalists in the country. In 2019, he passed away at the age of 92, leaving a deep void in the hearts of many. May Allah grant him the highest ranks in paradise and bless his soul with eternal peace. Ameen. Predominantly being a boarding model, PIPS had to respond to demographic and traditional shifts where families started preferring affordable and locally accessible education. With this market gap in mind, Brigadier (Retd.) Muhammad Ijaz Akbar’s oldest grandson, Mr. Muhammad Anjum Umar then came forward with a visionary franchise model. After endorsement and blessings of his grandfather and mother, pioneered the ‘PIPS School System’ branch network across Pakistan.

Ms. Shaista Ijaz Akbar

Patron in Chief

Ms. Shaista Ijaz Akbar, daughter of the Late Brigadier (Retd.) Ijaz Akbar, is an educated and progressive Muslim, possessing an enriched exposure of International and local educational methodologies, curriculum & syllabuses. She has always been focused on carrying forward her father’s educational initiative, preserving his legacy, expanding the program and continuing his work for the benefit of the community. Ms. Shaista Ijaz Akbar is the inspiration of the PIPS School System team developing an exclusive educational model with a higher adaptability, yet keeping all procedures contemporary. She envisages and makes sure that the PIPS School System Network always places focus on incorporating the fast pace of global academic developments in science and technology, without losing focus on our basic Islamic and cultural values.

Mr. Muhammad Umar Farooq

Chairman

Mr. Muhammad Umar Farooq is a US qualified, senior transnational banker, who has gained immense knowledge and unparalleled exposure by travelling acrossthe globe in his 40 year long career. His last assignment was the Chief Operating Officer, Khushhali Microfinance Bank established under Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper in 2001 by Government of Pakistan. This financial inclusion lead him to extensively interact with the lower middle class in the urban and rural areas of Pakistan along with other social development sector institutions. He unswervingly believes that education is the only means that can to uplift the middle class, a true backbone of any nation, which in reality is the only investment that is truly worthwhile.

Mr. Muhammad Anjum Umar

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Muhammad Anjum Umar is a business development professional who has a demonstrated history of working in the academic franchise management industry. His MBA in International Business (Birmingham, UK), equipped him with negotiation skills, administrative purview, team capacity-building, strategic planning and organizational scaling. Mr. Anjum initiated the development of a scalable model of PIPS, by dedicating over a decade of his life to carefully formalizing the ISO Certified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), testing pilots projects, modifications and eventually rolling out of PIPS School System branches. The franchise setup has been structured, allowing an ease of understanding for all franchisees; designed to be implementable and manageable for anyone with a passion of educating the masses.