Sorry to report that my zoom economics seminar at IBA Karachi has been cancelled due to threats that the university administration was facing from extremists. https://t.co/tp10alXpNM — Atif Mian (@AtifRMian) October 22, 2020The IBA Karachi also confirmed the cancellation on its official Twitter handle. "Dr. Atif R. Mian’s lecture “Why has economic growth fallen behind in Pakistan?” scheduled on November 5, 2020, has been cancelled. — IBA Karachi (@ibakarachi) October 22, 2020This is not the first time Atif Mian has been discriminated for his faith. — Atif Mian (@AtifRMian) September 7, 2018Mian's appointment to the committee drew heavy flak on account of his confession.

Source: The Express Tribune October 22, 2020 17:36 UTC