These buses are purchased to facilitate the students of the university and with this new addition to the fleet of IIUI buses the number of busses will be 63 which shall be proved very help full to pick and drop the students not only within the twin cities but suburbs of the twin cities.

Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad said that it is not easy to be separated from anyone’s personal library books but Dr. Nazrul Islam has done a great job to donate books and I am sure that this will benefit the students of the university. He said that IIUI will always cherish the outstanding contribution of Dr. Nazrul Islam in the form of books. He further added that Dr. Nazrul Islam have great gesture of love and commitment towards his profession and students.

Dr. Nazrul Islam said that “I never considered teaching as a job but mission”. He said that a teacher should respond and remain available to the students round the clock to guide them regarding academic and research matters. He further said that once a teacher remain always a teacher because of the devotion and enthusiasm with this profession.

Dr Zaitoon Begum, Director Female Campus, IIUI, Dr Sadia Tahir, Student Advisor Female, Dr Seema Gull, Provost Female, Ms. Attia Abrar, In-charge Department of Islamic Art and Architecture and large number of female students also attended the exhibition.

Dr. N.B. Jumani appreciated the efforts of the female students to portray their creative work and said that the students should focus on calligraphy and painting because through this they can highlight their expressions regarding various phenomenon.

Dr Zaitoon Begum also appreciated the students work and motivated them to continue such activities and assured her full support to promote their work.

Muaazam Munnawar Sheikh, Principal of the City School and certified head Teacher Trainer by Punjab Education Foundation was the key note speaker on the occasion. Dr. Muaazam described the importance of professionalism and code of ethics in teaching profession.

Prof. Dr. N. B. Jumani addressed the students and faculty members by opening and concluding remarks and advised them to work hard and be committed towards their studies and profession.

Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira was the chief guest on the occasion whereas Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Rector IIUI, Dr. Nizam-ud-Din, Vice Chancellor University of Gujrat, Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, President IIUI, Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President IIUI and imminent intellectuals, scholars participated the workshop. A large number of IIUI faculty members, administrative officers and students also attended the concluding ceremony of the workshop.

Mr. Kaira said that we should promote the ethical values through rational arguments and the society. He said that although Islam stressed more on ethical values but the other religions are giving due importance to ethical values. Mr. Kaira appreciated the literal seminars and workshops organized by IIUI and the university performed remarkably in all aspects however we have our own identity and we should organize workshops other than political and economic problems of the society. Mr. Kaira further added that we should follow the scientific development of the west but to avoid to follow their civilization to maintain our own identity. He considered that public opinion is a strong parameter to control the power in the society.

Dr. Masoon Yasinzai thanked the Arizona State University for their assistance to organize such an informative workshop. Dr. Masoom said that the well taught ideas of the participants will help the students to recognize Islamic traditions and Adab. He added that today it is more important to spread message of Islamic Adab that Muslims do not hate any nation and civilization. He said that the life of our Prophet (PBUH) is a roll model for us and it should not be the monopoly of the Muslims to have the Seerah of Prophet (PBUH) but to spread it to the non-muslims. He said that we should work together to bring justice and tolerance in muslim societies. Upon the role of universities Dr. Masoom said that universities could educate peoples with knowledge and research across borders.

Earlier Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad in his welcomed address thanked the participants of the workshop and said that the participants have thoroughly discussed about the topic and shared their research findings. Dr. Mumtaz urged the social scientists to address such kind of workshops relates to ethics and other social issues.

Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman said that the society is more in threat from ethical crises rather than all kind of crises. He said that ethics of our holy prophet (PBUH) is beacon of light for human beings.

Dr. Khalid Masud over viewed the research papers represented by various scholars. He said that 8 research papers presented on the subject. He said that language reflects the ethics of community and ethics reflects the values of community.

Renowned scholars and intellectual who presented research papers are including Prof. CM Naim, Dr. M. Khalid Masud, Dr. Karim Crow, Yasimin Saikia, Chad hains and others.

Dr. A.Q Khan said that the mother land have ample resources which need to be explore and flourish with facilities & opportunities. He urges the students to become Ambassador of their own culture and civilization, as we are rich in both. Dr. Khan was on the view that only the youth can save the deteriorated status of our society through education and rational decisions as they are more than 48 per cent registered voters. Upon the power crisis in the country, Dr. A.Q Khan added that we should reserve the rain water to utilize it for producing power, expanding fisheries and cultivating land to emphasize on our own production. He further added that students should take part in the politics but do not indulge in unproductive activities, they should respect the views of each other and incase of any difference in opinion they should not be violent. While talking on the role of the youth in the society, he said that the society should provide youth, an ample access to education to confine their thinking only towards knowledge and research. Mohsin-e Pakistan Dr. A.Q Khan further said that Pakistan have multiple resources which demands from the youth to come forward and honestly lead the nation to bring prosper in the country.

Conference will start on May 23, 2012 while the concluding ceremony of the conference shall be held on May 24, 2012 at Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, Faisal Masjid Campus of the university at 09:30 AM. Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting shall be the chief guest of the concluding ceremony while Dr. Masoon Yasinzai, Rector IIUI and Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, President IIUI will also grace the occasion.

The Director Women Campus (IIUI) Dr. Zaitoon Begum Speaking on the occasion, she said that it is the moral and religious obligation of every Muslim to contribute in all possible ways to save precious lives of his or her brothers and sisters. He said that donation of blood is one of the most pious and virtuous deeds to alleviate the suffering of those in pain. The camp collected blood, which would be used to save lives of Thalassemic patients.

This non-governmental organization has been working in health sector since 1991. Every month PTWS donate blood to deserving patients specially Thalassemic patients, presently they have seventy hundred registered patient but collection of blood is not meeting the demand said the administration of society Blood was collected from healthy and voluntary blood donors who have the privilege of free testing against Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS along with free blood grouping. The participation of female students in this camp was really admirable and it showed up their positive approach towards the welfare of poor patients. At the end of the day of this camp the people of PTWS were quite happy with the students and faculty member for their cooperation.

According to circular university has started its admissions in Faculties of Arabic, Basic and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Management Sciences, Islamic studies (Usuluddin), Language and Literature, Social Sciences, Shariah and Law and in the International Institute of Islamic economics.

Result awaiting students can also apply for bachelor and master’s programmes but they have to submit their degrees by 30th October, 2012. Admission would considered rejected of those students who would fail in any paper or not get required marks. Admission form can be obtained from the university new campus, sector H-10, branches of Habib bank, First Women bank and Allied bank in Islamabad and also can download the admission form the university website and after filling can be submitted at admission office IIU sector H-10 Islamabad, by post.

There are 9 teaching faculties, 39 departments and 130 degree programms. The university has enrolment of over 22 thousand students including 2200 doctorial and post-graduate students from more than 50 countries.

The university has a fleet of around 65 buses to provide transportation facility to male and female students separately all over Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Taxilla areas and also IIU has totally separate campuses for female and male students.

The workshop was presided by Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid-Ur-Rehman, Acting President IIUI whereas Prof. Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Director QEC, IIUI and other faculty members of IIUI also attended the workshop.

Dr. Sajid-ur-Rehman said that after this workshop all assessment team members will be aware how to identify weaknesses in current academic programms. Dr. Sajid-ur-Rehman thanked Higher Education Commission (HEC) to excel the quality of education in the country. He appreciated the role of QEC to fill the gap between HEC Policies for the academic programs and IIUI Policy. He added that IIUI has started “QEC Allowance” of Rs. 2,000 monthly for all program team members of QEC.

Director QA, Nust Mr. Ismail discussed all the updated procedures of QA and role of assessment team in identifying issues in academic programmes offered at universities. He explained that now its a global change and we are not competing only in Pakistan but we will have to meet global challenges. He further added that without quality procedures, no progress can be shown by universities.

At the end Mr. Imran Ullah Khan Marwat, Assistant Director QEC, IIUI thanked all the participants for attending the workshop.

Dr. Sulaiman said that people of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia love each other because of Islam. He said that it is the time that the Muslims should coordinate and discuss various issues of mutual interest to work for the betterment of Muslim Ummah. He was please to know that shariah and modern education are taught at IIUI. Dr. Sulaiman also thanked the president of Pakistan for his appointment as Pro. Chancellor IIUI. Dr. Sulaiman said that universities are the hub of knowledge and intellectual. He further said that Islam is the religion of peace and harmony for everyone. He further added that everyone should share suggestions and opinions to improve the education system in IIUI. He also hoped that there will be visible change in IIUI in near future.

Dr. Masoom Yasinzai while talking to the media persons said that Pakistanis have more love and devotions to Saudi Arabia as compare to homeland. He said that knowledge and expertise of Dr. Sulaiman will contribute a lot for the development of IIUI. Dr. Yasinzai hoped that IIUI will achieve its objectives under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah.

Earlier Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman welcomed the delegation and briefed the university and its progress. He said that IIUI offered Islamic as well as modern educations. He said that we feel proud to say that IIUI was started at the Historical Faisal Masjid which is a gift from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the people of Pakistani. Upon the relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Dr. Sajid said that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have very strong friendly relations.

At the end Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah Abal-Khail presented souvenir to Dr. Masoom Yasinzai. Later the delegation visited various departments of the university and was briefed about the progress and future plans. Delegation offered Zuhar prayer at Faisal Masjid, Islamabad and also attended lunch which was organized by Dr. Masoom Yasinzai in honour of delegation.

Prof. Dr. Sajid ur Rehman acting president of IIUI lauded the religious services rendered by Al-Sheikh Al-Sayyed Affeefuddin and his forefather and said that Pakistanis are very fond of Sufia because Sufia has played vital role in spreading of Islam in these areas. He said Pakistan came into being on the basis of Islamic ideology and IIUI is promoting the same cause. He further added that Pakistani nation has great love for Muslim all over the world and every Pakistani feels the pain and sorrow of Muslims whenever they are in trouble.

Prof. Dr. Tahir Mansoori, Director General Faculty of Shariah briefed the distinguish guest about the university and its various departments.

At the end Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman presented the IIUI crests to the Al-Sheikh Al-Sayyed Affeefuddin and other members of delegation.

It is remarkable to note that Al-Sheikh Al-Sayyed Affeefuddin Al-Gailani hails from the family of famous Islamic saint Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani. Al-Sheikh Al-Sayyed Affeefuddin shifted to Malaysia from Iraq in 2008. Sheikh Gillani is viewed as a moderate scholar who is held in high esteem. He is a patron of Al-Wariseen Trust which raises and distributes funds to the programme relating to teachings and understanding of Islam, education and health sciences.

He said that keeping in view the philosophy of IIUI the graduates of this university should be different from those of others to portray Islamic culture and civilization. Dr. Yasinzai added that we should believe in “WE” instead of “I” to work together. And there should be our mission “ what I can do for you? ” instead “ what you did? ”.

Dr. Yasinzai urged that every one should accept the responsibility to support each other for the betterment of this university. About the teaching profession Dr. Yasinzai said that teachers are very important for the university and it is difficult to remunerate teacher for his / her services. He said that teaching is the second name of commitment to educate others, and advised them to think strategically and rationally. He further said that the faculty members should participate in strategic planning workshops to brought excel in their professional skills.

He showed deep concern over the prevailing situation of the social sciences in the universities and said that social sciences education is being neglected which increased social problems in the society and said that IIUI will focus on promotion of social sciences.

Earlier Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik and Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman welcomed Dr. Masoom Yasinzai at IIUI and assured him all possible cooperation for the betterment of university.

1. Data Analysis
2. Techniques of Measurement and Evaluation
3. Teaching Models
4. Philosophy of Education
5. Process and Issues in Curriculum Development
6. Educational Planning and Management
7. Importance of Economics of Education
8. Role of Education Psychology in Teaching and Learning Process
9. Research Proposal Writing

Dr. Bob Jenson said that most men considered feminism as threat to them but in fact feminism is gift to men. He said that during my 25 years work on feminism and women it is observed that man is exploiting women in every society. He has suggested that every society should ensure easy access for the women to the media & literature. Dr. Bob lauded the efforts of gender justice in the societies. He also highlighted the periodical feminism and considered that gender injustice is threatening challenge to naturalize hierarchy.

Dr. Samina Qadir said that media reflect culture of the society and women is an integral part of our society. She was on the view that both media & literature contribute more to the development of the society. She said that there is need to change the current scenario and to empower women in decision making. On the contribution of women to society, Dr. Samina said that women contribution as mother, daughter, wife and sister is so vital to all the societies of the world. She added that there is need to look beyond traditional values to give women extensive access to media to highlight gender values. She further added that women should offer more opportunities to lead and work to contribute to the society. Dr Samina said that most literature shows women confined to their limited status & position which should be improved with the help of media.

Earlier, Dr. Zaitoon Begum welcomed the participants to the conference and said that women rights are indispensable for the development of society. She said that Islam is the most modern religion for all times and could not be linked out of modernization.

Various research papers were presented on the topic during the first day of the conference by Dr. Munazza Yaqoob, Sofia Hussain, Katrina Hussain, Susie Abdou, Jennifer Lee, Maria Kari, Junaid Ahmad, Dr. Humaira Ahmad and Farida Hafeez.

The second day of this conference will be at the Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi tomorrow.

Referring towards the importance of Quran, Dr. Khan urged the students to recite the Holy Quran with translation daily to open the hearts and to discover the secrets of the universe. It will also strengthen the Eman. He advised the students to work hard and bring excel in their careers as well as to contribute towards the prosperity of the country. He further added that despite I spent 15 years in Europe with good remuneration I preferred to come back to my own country with low salary to contribute to the development of my beloved homeland. Dr. Khan said that our history portrays great stories of successful Muslim scientists but the western culture hits the Muslim culture to keep us away from remembering and discussing Muslim history and culture. He invited the students to spare some time for the study of Islamic history. He further said that Pakistan has achieved ample successes in the field of atomic weapons but unfortunately we have ignored the developments in both industrial & economic fields, which are indispensable for the growth of the society.

Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector IIUI, paid rich tributes to the services of Dr. A. Q. Khan rendering for the Pakistan and Muslim Ummah and said that his personality is not only a matter of pride for Pakistan but he is also a symbol of identity and proud for the whole Muslim Ummah. He said that after the atomic explosions by Pakistan, a Palestinian Columnist wrote that “Today the Muslims have stood with the western in the field of scientific developments which were being looked far away from them earlier”. Prof. Malik also appreciated Dr. Khan’s literal interest by telling that the science relates to imagination which could be enhanced with literal vision.

Dr. Ghulam Yasin, welcomed the distinguished guest by saying that Dr. Khan is not only a great scientist and engineer but also a good teacher. The Open House remained open till 4.00 pm. Numerous industrial and commercial stalls were arranged where students exhibited their Research & Development projects.

He said that mystic poetry is an effective source of Islamic preaching therefore our poets should give full attention towards this poetry and create such a poetry which can prove helpful in propagation of Islamic values and thoughts.

Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President IIUI has said that Iqbal has given us the ideology of Pakistan. He enlightened our minds with the ideology of self. He said that Iqbal is the thinker who awoke the Muslims of sub-continent to struggle for independence. He said that if we want to come out of the present situation we will have to look forward, Iqbal for proper guidance.

Renowned poet of the country Iftikhar Arif was the chief guest, Prof. Dr. Khurshid Rizvi was participating as Meer-e-Mehfil while Sajjad Babar was the guest of honour on the occasion. Dr. Sadia Tahir, Chairperson Dept. of Urdu IIUI and Student Advisor (Female) was the host of the Mushaira.

Jalil Aali, Nazir Tabassum, Ehsan Akbar, Touseef Tabassum, Rawish Nadeem, Arshad Meraj, Noreen Talat Arooba, Dur-e-Shehwar Feroz, Per To Roheela, Muhammad Naseer Ehsan, Rashid Salim including other poets participated in the Mushaira. Raja Khalid Mehmood, Director Administration, IIUI, Dr. Safeer Awan, Student Advisor (Male) and a large number of male and female students also attended the ceremony.

At the end Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik and Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman presented university crests to distinguish guests and organizers of the event.