Moreover IRI appointed Mateen Ahmad Shah, Vice Editor of Fiqr-o-Nazar, Dr. Tanveer Ahmad, Vice Editor of (Islamic Studies) and Syed Muzammil Hussain Dy. Publications and Editor Akhbar-e-Tahqeeq.

Iftar Party was arranged for more than fifteen hundred students. Under the same project there will be more Iftar parties in IIUI male and female hostels respectively.

Mr. Munir Ahmed Deputy Director (Quality Assurance Division) from HEC a focal person for all Pakistani Universities regarding plagiarism was guest speaker while workshop was also attended by Director QEC of university Dr Irshahd Ahmad Arshad Deans, Directors, faculty members and large number of research students of university.

Dr Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh said that Plagiarism is kind of theft which is strictly prohibited in Islam and actor is to be considered to get punishment. “Ethically and morally, Plagiarism is worst thing that spoils the originality of work” IIUI President said. He urged participants to adopt a way of creativity in research work rather to copy others’. He assured that IIUI would follow the policy of HEC on plagiarism strictly. He added, in order to produce original and quality work, IIUI would launch zero tolerance policy against plagiarism. President also informed that currently university giving research incentives to the researcher and also considering for enhancing these incentives in future. He thanked QEC team for organizing such workshop on plagiarism awareness for the research.

Earlier, Mr. Munir Ahmed gave a detailed presentation on HEC plagiarism policy and briefed about complete roadmap of Plagiarism Prevention. He said that HEC providing maximum support to universities for doing proper research. In the second session, he briefly elaborated about Plagiarism software “Turnitin” and discussed all the different ways of checking and usage of software for doing proper research. He stressed that all faculty members must create “Turnitin” accounts to assist student for result oriented research.

Director QEC, IIU Dr Irshahd Ahmad Arshad also briefed the participants about Scholarships provided by HEC for Ph.D. He hoped that in future HEC will continue cooperation for improving quality of education in universities.

While addressing to the ceremony Dr. Al-Draiweesh thanked to all brilliant students whose efforts and hard working made great pride for university. He expressed immense pleasure to announce that international grant for the establishing new engineering labs and strengthen old one has also been received, and construction work would be started soon. He further said that our students have great potential to hit the career goals and aims. Dr. Al-Draiweesh wished them to utilize their abilities to invent something beneficial for the prosperity of Muslim Ummah. President promised to the students of FET that their demands and requirements would be fulfilled accordingly soon. He distributed the certificates, shields and cash prizes to the students at the end.

Earlier in his welcoming address Dr. Aqdas Malik said that we are highly proud of our brilliant students who performed worthwhile projects and outstanding work, inspite of limitation of facilities. He mentioned that our students work was highly appreciated and admired by all level. He said, external experts were pleased to visit open house competition. Dr. Aqdas highlighted the performance and achievements of FET and mentioned the requirements of FET.

The viva voce examination of Mr. Muhammad Nisar, Registration No.565-FBAS/MSCS/F09 is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, July 09, 2013 at 10.00 am. Dr.Khalid Rashid, is the external examiner for the said examination.

All the students are requested to attend the viva voce examination

The committee examined the demands of the departments regarding the academic and administrative matters according to the budget allocations. The committee also permitted to fill the vacant posts to meet the increasing number of students. Addressing on the occasion Dr. Al-Draiweesh appreciated the efforts of staff and wished them to continue their sincere endeavours for the cause of University. President also thanked to Ghulam Mujtaba Kiyani and HEC officials, who are truly engaged for the promotion of education in Pakistan. He said that HEC strongly cooperate and meet the due demands of IIUI. Ghulam Mujtaba Kiyani said that HEC would accomplish all the requirements to strengthen and uprising the standard of University.

Resource persons of workshop will be Mr. Munir Ahmed Deputy Director (Quality Assurance Division) from HEC Islamabad who is also working as focal person for all Pakistani Universities regarding plagiarism.

In the first part of the session, HEC Plagiarism Policy will be covered whereas in second part, Munir Ahmed will demonstrate Turnitin software (Plagiarism Prevention Service). Deans, Director Generals, Chairpersons, Incharges, Directors, Faculty members and Research students will attend the workshop.