Mr. Majeed believed deeply in the transformative power of knowledge, creativity, and human potential. While he is widely remembered for his efforts to preserve and promote Pakistan’s rich musical heritage, he was equally committed to strengthening institutions that nurture intellectual inquiry, critical thought, and artistic expression. His contributions reflected a lifelong conviction that education and culture are among the most meaningful investments a society can make in its future.
Mr. Izzat Majeed unveils the plaque commemorating the inauguration of the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Building alongside Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, Chairperson, BNU Board of Governors, and the late Sartaj Aziz, Founding Vice Chancellor, Beaconhouse National University, 14 September 2011.
Photo: BNU Archives
In 2009, Mr. Majeed made a landmark contribution to Beaconhouse National University that enabled the construction of the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Building. Named at his request in loving memory of his mother, Mrs. Seeta Majeed, the building was formally inaugurated on 14 September 2011 by Mr. Majeed alongside Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, Chairperson, Board of Governors, Beaconhouse National University.
The ceremony was attended by the renowned human rights advocate Asma Jahangir and BNU’s founding Vice Chancellor, the late Sartaj Aziz, reflecting the significance of the occasion for both the University and Pakistan’s wider intellectual and cultural community.
Today, the Seeta Majeed Building stands as one of the defining landmarks of the BNU campus. More importantly, it remains a living testament to Mr. Majeed’s faith in education and his belief in the value of the humanities and social sciences in shaping thoughtful, responsible, and engaged citizens.
For generations of students, faculty, researchers, artists, and scholars, it has provided a space where ideas are explored, creativity is nurtured, and intellectual horizons are expanded.
Mr. Majeed’s legacy extends beyond bricks and mortar. His support for education, culture, and the arts reflected a rare understanding that vibrant societies are built through the cultivation of both intellect and imagination. Whether through his patronage of music and cultural preservation or his investment in institutions of higher learning, he consistently championed initiatives that enriched Pakistan’s intellectual and creative life.
As we remember Mr. Majeed, we honor a life marked by generosity, vision, and service. His legacy endures not only in the institutions he helped strengthen, but also in the countless lives enriched by the opportunities he made possible.
Mr. Izzat Majeed at the inauguration of the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Building, Beaconhouse National University, 14 September 2011.
Photo: BNU Archives
“The Beaconhouse National University community is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Izzat Majeed, a remarkable individual whose generosity and foresight have had a lasting impact on our institution.
Mr. Majeed understood that education and culture are fundamental pillars of a vibrant society. Through his support for the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, he helped create a home for learning, reflection, creativity, and dialogue—values that lie at the heart of the University’s mission.
His contribution was not merely the construction of a building; it was an investment in generations of students who would learn within its walls and carry forward the spirit of inquiry, creativity, and excellence that he so strongly believed in.
On behalf of Beaconhouse National University, I extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Majeed’s family, friends, and all those whose lives were touched by his generosity and wisdom. His legacy will continue to inspire our community for decades to come.”
Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri
Chairperson, Board of Governors
Dr. Moeed W. Yusuf
Vice Chancellor, BNU
“It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the passing of Mr. Izzat Majeed, a visionary philanthropist whose generosity and commitment to education have left an indelible mark on Beaconhouse National University.
His magnanimous contribution towards the establishment of the Seeta Majeed Building stands as a lasting testament to his belief in the transformative power of knowledge and learning.
The Seeta Majeed Building is far more than an architectural landmark. It embodies Mr. Majeed’s enduring commitment to nurturing intellectual growth, creativity, and critical inquiry.
At this moment of grief, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched through his wisdom, generosity, and humanity. His legacy shall endure through the institution he helped strengthen and through the countless students and scholars who will continue to benefit from his vision in the years ahead.”
Prof. Tahir Kamran
Head of Department, Liberal Arts
Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
The inauguration of the Seeta Majeed Building in 2011 brought together individuals who shared a commitment to education, public service, human rights, and intellectual freedom. Today, as we remember Mr. Izzat Majeed, we are reminded that his contribution was not merely the gift of a building, but the creation of a lasting space for ideas, dialogue, creativity, and learning.
Mr. Izzat Majeed with distinguished guests at the inauguration ceremony of the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Building, Beaconhouse National University, 14 September 2011. From left to right: Mr. Izzat Majeed, the late Asma Jahangir, the late Sartaj Aziz, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, and Ar. Nayyar Ali Dada.
Photo: BNU Archives
His life exemplified the profound impact that one individual's vision and generosity can have on society. Through his support for education, culture, and the arts, he enriched institutions, empowered individuals, and helped preserve the values that define a humane and enlightened society.
The Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences will remain a lasting tribute to his devotion to learning and to the memory of his mother, whose name it proudly bears. Through the students who study within its classrooms, the faculty who teach within its halls, and the ideas that continue to emerge from its spaces, his vision will endure.
Though he has departed from this world, his legacy will continue to live on in the minds he helped educate, the creativity he helped foster, and the futures he helped shape.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Featured photo credit: voaworldmusic.com (2011/08)
