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Post-Event May 29, 2026
Habib University Foundation U.S.
Gala Dinner
The University Club New York City May 29, 2026
Thank you for an extraordinary evening of purpose, wit,
and community.
Evening Recap
An Evening to Remember
The HUFUS NYC Gala Dinner brought together a remarkable gathering of benefactors, alumni, and supporters on the evening of Friday, May 29, 2026 at The University Club, New York. An evening defined by purpose, wit, and community. It was a celebration of what Habib University represents in Pakistan's educational landscape: rigorous academics, genuine accessibility, and an enduring commitment to the next generation of Pakistani leaders.
Benefactors in Attendance
Giving up to
240full year scholarships
Highlights of the Evening
01 · Opening
Words That Moved Us
The evening opened with a mission address that drew a clear line between what Habib University does in Karachi and what this community makes possible from abroad, setting a tone of shared responsibility that carried through the night.
02 · Performance
Bassem Youssef Takes the Stage
Renowned satirist and global public voice Bassem Youssef brought the room to both laughter and reflection, and then left it with something harder to shake: a reminder of what education means in parts of the world where it is not guaranteed.
03 · Community
A Room Full of Believers
From longstanding benefactors to new friends of HUFUS, the evening was a testament to a community united by a shared belief: access to a world-class education changes lives and nations.
With Deepest Gratitude
This evening was made possible by the dedication of our Host Committee and the generosity of every guest who joined us. We are grateful, and we are just getting started.
Photo Gallery
Moments from the Evening
Browse photo highlights below. To view complete photoshoot album and download a HD pic, please use the full gallery link.
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Relive the Evening
From the Archives — The Invitation
A Personal Invitation from Bassem Youssef · May 2026
Event Footage
Impact at Habib University
Your Generosity at Work
Every dollar raised through HUFUS supports Habib University's mission — a distinctive model of academic excellence and radical accessibility in Pakistan's higher education landscape.
On Financial Aid
of Habib students receive need-based or merit scholarships.
Students Enrolled
across Pakistan's first liberal arts and sciences university.
Years of Excellence
since Habib University's founding in Karachi in 2014.
Faculty Members
including international scholars and Pakistan's finest educators.
Programs & Majors
spanning arts, sciences, social sciences, and engineering.
Liberal Arts University
Pakistan's first and only liberal arts and sciences university.
Your support makes excellence and accessibility possible for the next generation of Pakistani leaders.