Oath
taking ceremony of newly elected office bearers of Academic Staff Association (ASA) for session 2016 – 17 was held at news campus of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
President IIUI, Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh was the chief guest of the ceremony which was attended by the Academia from male and female faculties of the varsity.
On the occasion, President IIUI took oath from the newly elected panel which included Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal (President), Dr. Faiz Ur Rahim (V.P), Dr. Amna Mehmood (V.P), Shahzad Ashraf Chaudhry (General Secretary), Ahsan Bashir (Joint Secretary), Mrs. Taima Sabeeha (Joint Secretary female), Engr. Sakhi Jan Khalil (Information Secretary), Dr. Rukhsana Tariq (Information Secretary female) and Zaheer Ud Din Behram (Finance Secretary).
In his speech, President IIUI thanked all ex. ASA office bearers specially President Dr. Zafar Iqbal for his continuous and sincere efforts for the development of the faculty and university’s academic progress. He also urged the faculty members to take forward the mission of university and work hard day and night to bring the university in front line amongst the international community. He emphasized on improvement of individual’s performance to fill the research gap and deliver to the society. Dr. Al-Draiweesh offered his full support and resources to academia.
In his speech, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, thanked the house for cooperation and support. He also thanked President IIU and other officials for taking interest and solving the faculty issues. He also highlighted the current issues and requested the chief guest to address the problems on priority basis.
During the ceremony, newly elected General Secretary ASA Mr. Shahzad Ashraf Chaudhry put forth the issues to be addressed on priority in upcoming session.
Shields were presented to all Ex. Presidents and committee members of session 2015-16 for their achievements. At the end Dr. Zafar Iqbal presented a shield to President IIUI and thanked all the guests for sparing time.
Earlier, Ex. General Secretary ASA Husnain Naqvi welcomed all guests and highlighted the achievements of ASA during 2015-16.
Meanwhile, Faitha was offered for late eminent scholar and Executive Director of varsity’s Iqbal Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD) Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed.
Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh prayed for eternal peace for departed soul of Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed that May Allah Almighty shower His countless blessings on him. President IIUI, admire his contribution and said that he always be remembered for his services to Muslim ummah.