Professor Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad newly appointed President of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) addressing the 134th birthday anniversary of the Quaid-e-Azam at IIUI. Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector IIUI and Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha Vice President are also present on stage in the picture

Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector International Islamic University, Islamabad IIUI, Professor Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad newly appointed President of International IIUI, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha Vice President IIUI and others addressing the 134th birthday anniversary of the Quaid-e-Azam at IIUI

Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad appointed as President of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)

Dr. Siddiqui said that as the Islamic University is progressing day by day and number of students is increasing very fastly. Therefore the university was in dire need of another bank branch. He said that he is hopeful that the new branch of Allied Bank of Pakistan will be very useful for the students as well as staff members of the university for timely transactions.

The manager of ABL Branch Nadia Quddos also spoke on the occasion and assured the university administration to provide all facilities to its students and staff members. With the opening of the Allied Bank the university has now three banks operating at its new campus.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) inaugurating a branch of the Allied Bank of Pakistan at the Female Campus of the IIUI. Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha Vice President of IIUI also seen in the picture

Members of the Task Force for Flood Affectees of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) pose for a group photo with a leading social personality of Jampur, DG Khan after distributing relief among affectees.

Ali Akbar Javanfikr, Media Advisor to the President of Islamic Republic of Iran delivering a lecture on the topic “Role of Islamic Republic of Iran in the Muslim World Unity” at International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI). Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan Masha Allah Sahkiri, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, Vice President (Academics), IIUI also present on the occasion.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad IIUI presenting university Souvenir to the Ali Akbar Javanfikr, Media Advisor of President of Islamic Republic of Iran on his visit.

Group photo of Syed Muzammil Hussain, Deputy Director PR, International Islamic University IIUI, Hafiz Bashir, Deputy Director, Dawah Academy IIUI and Nasir Farid, Media Incharge, Dawah Academy, IIUI with Christian employee of Dawah Academy after celebrating christian employees function.

Dr. Abdulmonem Abo El Fotoh, Secretary General Arab Medical Union and Dr. Ibrahim El Zafarany, Secretary Emergency Relief Agency, Arab Medical Union called on Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad

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Dr. Marcia Hermansen, Professor of Islamic Studies, Loyola University, Chicago, USA and Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, Vice President (Academics), International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) are sitting on stage during a lecture on “Theological Implications of the Study of Gender in Islam by Dr. Marcia Hermansen at the Islamic University IIUI”

Number of Students before 2006 was 9060 now it is 22000, whereas Number of Female Students before 2006 was 3000 now it is 9000, Number of Teachers before 2006 was 300 now it is 600, Number of PhDs before 2006 was 87 now it is 170, Number of Teaching Departments before 2006 was 29 now it is 42, University Budget before 2006 was 1.00 billion now it goes upto 2.5 billions, Number of computers before 2006 was 636 now there are 2206 computers, Number of Computer Labs before 2006 was negligible now there are 45labs, there was no Engineering Labs before 2006 now there are 18, Number of Research Papers in scholarly Journals/Books before 2006 was 85 now it is 785, Participation in International Conferences before 2006 was negligible now 150, Number of Research Articles in ISI Journals recognized by HEC before 2006 was negligible now it is 50 and before 2006 there was no IIU School System now there are 40-42 schools. Read More

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Fazl-e-Sattar Khan in his speech said that stamps play role of ambassadors of the countries in the world. The Pakistan post has realized importance of the Islamic University and published the commemorative stamp to acknowledge its services for imparting quality education.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui said that the university has now entered a new era of internationalizing its message through Pakistan Post.

Launching ceremony of the commemorative stamp was also held at the female campus of the university. Syed Muzammil Hussain, Deputy Director Public Relations of the university conducted the ceremony. Major Haq Nawaz, Deputy Post Master General, Pakistan Post was also present on the occasion.

Fazal-e-Sattar Khan, Additional Director General Pakistan Post and Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI inaugurating the Commemorative Postage Stamp on Silver Jubilee of International Islamic University, Islamabad

The 3rd two day International Applied Business Research Conference (IABRC) -2010, ended at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI). Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIUI presided over the ceremony. Faculty members, administrative officers, staff members and a large number of students also attended the conference.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik in his presidential address said that research is the real tool to face the challenges and poverty of the developing countries can be eradicated through this tool. Islamic University realized this very fact and is conducting more and  more pursuits in this regard. Business Research conference on the subject is also an exercise to achieve this goal.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIUI distributed shields among the presenters of papers in the conference.

Ch. Fazl-e-Muqeem, Head DBA Case, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Mohammad Afzal, Director, Staff College, Fayyaz Baqir, Director Akhter Hameed Khan, Resource Center, Pakistan were guest speakers during different sessions of the conference while Dr. Zafar Muqeem Nasir, Chief of Research, Dean Business, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Tariq Zafar Iqbal, Regional Head, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Dr. Aisha, Professor, Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) Chaired various  sessions of the conference.

Mr. Wahaj-us-Siraj, Chief Executive Officer, Nayatel & Micronet Broadband, Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector International Islamic University Islamabad, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and others addressing at two day “3rd International Applied Business Research Conference (IABRC-2010) at IIUI”

Mr. Wahaj-us-Siraj, Chief Executive Officer, Micro Net Pakistan, Pvt. Ltd. was the chief guest on the occasion while Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIUI presided over the ceremony. Ms. Amina Said, representative Emerlald Publishing Limited also addressed on the occasion. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Member Higher Education Commission (HEC), Ms. Noor Amna Malik, Director General, HEC, Dr. Ashfaque Hasan, Dean, NUST Business School (NBS) were the guest speakers during different sessions of the conference. Prof. Danishmand, Dean Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS), IIUI also addressed on the occasion.

Dr. Sadia Nadeem, Associate Professor, Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST), NU, Dr. Hamid Rafique Khattak, Dean, Army Public College of Management & Sciences (APCOMS) and Dr. Mumtaz Fatima Jafferi, Incharge Faculty Development Programmes, COMSATS holds Session Chairs during different sessions of the conference. Faculty members, administrative officers, staff members and a large number of students also attended the conference.

Mr. Wahaj-us-Siraj in his speech focused two things that are necessary for success. One is “Character” and the other is “Competence”. He said that the foundation of success is honesty, integrity, simplicity and hardworking. According to him, the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) is a role model for peace, honesty, faith and discipline. He said that in today’s world it is very hard to find a “Mujahid” of character.

According to the Wahaj-us-Siraj knowledge is the asset of the Muslims and in present day knowledge based economy there are no poor countries financially but illiteracy is the main problem especially for the Muslim countries and Pakistan is no exception. He said that if a sizeable number of individuals is turned on better character the change will come with success. According to him a sound character however compensates the lack of competence. He urged upon the need to spend a good and successful life here in this world which may be rewarded well in the life hereafter.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui president IIUI in his presidential address said that the Islamic University is focusing on producing Islamic Scholars and Researchers. He vowed to promote culture of research and especially appreciated HEC for extending scholarships to students and researchers for academic and professional enhancement. About the university, Dr. Siddiqui said has risen manifold. In 2006 the number of students was 9060 including 3000 girls students and now it has crossed 22000 students of which 9000 are girls. At that time the number of faculty members was 300 including 87 Ph. Ds which has now reached 600 including 170 Ph. Ds. IIUI had 29 teaching departments in 2006 while it has now 42 departments. Dr. Siddiqui announced that in the coming two years the university will launch Medical Faculty and a Teaching hospital.

The conference shall continue on Tuesday as well.

This was an interactive workshop based on communication, sharing and learning together and was aimed at familiarizing the participants with the processes and requirements of writing successful research projects and thinking about the challenges and risks of working in multicultural environments.

All the resources persons, discussed various aspects of writing and winning successful research proposals and developing and maintaining international research networks. They addressed the issues of intercultural communication for the purpose of collaboration, project management and sustainability, making an impact on the institutions and the country, strategic skills = assertiveness, influencing, negotiating and embedding partnership impacts across the institutions and developing and maintaining wider international networks. The Vice President Administration & Finance of the university, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha gave away certificates to the successful participants and crest of the university was presented to the guests resource persons.

Ms. Parveen Qadir Agha and the guest of honour Ms. Nishat Riaz HOP, British Council Pakistan addressed the participants. Ms. Nishat Riaz appreciated the efforts and support of IIU for holding the workshop and hoped to enhance the bilateral relation in future. Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha thanked British Council and HEC for sponsoring the workshop and congratulated the successful candidates. She encouraged the participants to take part actively in all such events and focus on the developing research projects.

Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) giving away certificates to participants of two day workshop on “Understanding Writing/Winning International Research Grants and Developing sustainable collaboration Research Networks Tips & Tricks” at Islamic University (IIUI), Mrs. Nishat Riaz, Head of Programmes, British Council also seen in the picture

Dr. Chandra said that the youth of Muslim Ummah need to do more work significantly to create their impact on other segments of the society. He said that youth are the back bone of Muslim society. According to Dr. Chandra the western world has imposed hegemony to create unrest in the Muslim world for which their controlled economy is responsible.

Dr. Chandra said that the question of injustice is basically responsible for some of the grave challenges facing human beings today. He added that it will be appropriate that the relevance of the Quranic message of “Tauhid” may be revived. As a unifying worldview, Tauhid contains at least five important beliefs: –

• Common spiritual origin, mission and destiny of the whole of humanity.
• Organic unity of existence of the immanent and the transcendent, of life and death, of this world and the hereafter, of man and nature, of individual and community, of man and woman, of the material and the spiritual.
• Human beings as vicegerent or trustee of Allah almighty on this planet.
• there are universal moral values and principles which are beneficial to the whole of humankind.
• human beings, both at the individual and at the collective level, possess universal rights and responsibilities, roles and relationships which help to nurture and nourish a holistic way of life.

He further said that militancy in the Muslim world is due to injustices. Militancy in Iraq & Afghanistan has forced US forces to decide for withdrawal. According to the US forces the militants are visionless. He also spoke on hegemonic attitude of US and predicted that it will no longer live on this earth. He quoted various examples from the history when super powers of old times vanished and were sent to the dust bin of history. Like wise in Chandra Muzaffar’s view US has to face similar fate very soon. Dr. Chandra Muzaffar added that China is getting more and more power to play a leading role in the world. He also appreciated Iranian determination in this regard. He hoped that Pakistani youth shall continue their march on same pattern.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik in his presidential address said that Dr. Chandra in his book has very simply described about the principle of “Touheed”. He further said that the “Touheed” is only pillar of Islam and Muslims of the world need to unite themselves according to this universal principle given by Islam. He said especially at this time of challenge, uncertainty and conspiracies, the Muslims are in dire need of adopting these thinking of Dr. Chandra Muzaffar.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui in his introductory remarks said that the Islamic university always welcomes to hold such kind of activities for spreading knowledge and awareness about true face of Islam in the society. He said that after study of Dr. Chandra’s book, it is revealed that Muslims can use their youth as messengers of peace and harmony not only in their societies but all over the world as well.

Prof. Dr. Chandara Muzaffar, Renowned Scholar, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and Prof. Mumtaz Ahmed, Director Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD) IIUI sitting on stage during the book launching (Muslim Today) at IIUI

Prof. Dr. Chandara Muzaffar, Renowned Scholar from Malaysia, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and Dr. Talib Sial addressing at book launching ceremony (Muslim Today) at IIUI

Prof. Dr. Chandara Muzaffar, Renowned Scholar from Malaysia, giving away a book (Muslim Today) to the Ambassador of Iran during the book launching ceremony at IIUI

Members of University Staff Welfare Association (USWA), International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) presenting a bouguet to Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI on grant of medical allowance. Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector IIUI is also present in the picture.

Mr. Irfan Nadeem, Federal Secretary for Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad was the chief guest on the occasion. Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector IIUI presided over the ceremony. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIUI, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha Vice President IIUI, Dr. S.M Bhutta were also present on the occasion. A large number of scientists and experts from Pakistan and abroad attended the conference.

Federal Secretary Irfan Nadeem in his address said that the science and technology is key to progress of any nation in the world. Irfan Nadeem however appreciated the thinking of the International Islamic University in this regard and said that at the first instance the university has created awareness about this situation.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik said that the International Islamic University is doing what is need of our time. He added that the university wants to play a leading role in this context, soon it will have its own medicines department.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui said that this conference provided a unique platform. The response on the conference both nationally and internationally remained huge. With more than 125 papers, 02 ceremonial sessions, 14 singular, combined and parallel technical sessions, 08 scientific tracks, 12 invited key note lectures, 40 oral contributions, 50 poster presentations, 18 international contributions, 16 contributory countries namely USA, UK, Germany, France, China, Australia, Libya, Jordan, Nigeria, Iran, New Zealand, Tajikistan, Ukrain, Malaysia, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

Dr. Ahmad Shujah Sayyed Dean FET, IIUI said that conference offered an opportunity for engineers, scientists, professionals, policymakers, investors and other parties to review recent developments taking place all over the world on power generation systems and energy-related problems.

The conference also adopted and approved following recommendations for changing the culture of science and technology in Pakistan. The recommendations said:

i). Increase the priority for funding of renewable energy projects among financing institutions and for bilateral aid programs, especially those programs that will lead to sustainable development based on indigenous resources. These programs will principally increase the flow of technology and financial resources.

ii). Encourage private sector investment and involvement in the programmes for training and implementation of power generation and renewable energy problems. Promotion is also required to establish the joint-venture manufacturing plants for local production of renewable energy systems.

iii). Establishment of federal and provincial centers of excellence for renewable energy, to provide training, technology support, and resources databases appropriate to the local needs.

iv). Increase R&D funds for renewable, eliminate subsidies on conventional energy, and reduce barriers that exist for the introduction of new different (especially small and distributed) energy systems.

v). Review and update economic decision-making methodology to include the external impacts of the options under consideration.

vi). There is need for amendments in NEPRA Act, Rules, Regulations based upon the issues to promote renewable energy. It may be discussed and reviewed on an appropriate government level. NEPRA should also have competent professionals and future vision of renewable and novel power generation systems to guide the nation.

Dr. Muhammad Afzal Chief organizer of the conference also addressed the closing ceremony. On this occasion Akbar Industries, Havelian was awarded gold medal for “Hydro Electrical Project”.

Mr. Ifran Nadeem, Federal Secratery of Science and Technology, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and Dr. Ahmed Shujah Syed, Dean faculty of Engg. & Tech. IIUI sitting at the closing ceremony of the 4-Day International Conference on “Power Generation System and Renewable Energy Technologies” at the International Islamic University, Islamabad

Mr. Ifran Nadeem, Federal Secratery of Science and Technology, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President IIUI and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shujah Syed, Dean faculty of Engg. & Tech. IIUI addressing at the closing ceremony of 4-Day International Conference on “Power Generation System and Renewable Energy Technologies” at the International Islamic University, Islamabad

M. Zaheer, Germany, M. Nagrial, University of West Sydney, Australia, Nazabat Hussain, Malaysia, Waqar Ahmed Khan, Harbin Engineering University, China, Qari M. K Waheed, Enery and Resource Research INstitute, University of Leeds, UK, Syed Ahmed Waseem Kazmi, Lancaster, UK, M Zafar Iqbal, Comsat Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Shahzad Abu Bakr, National Center for Physics (NCP), Taj Muhammad Khan National Institute of Laser and Optronics (NILOP), Naeem Shahzad, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Syed Tajammul Hussain, Asima Siddiqa, National Center for Physics (NCP), Khasan S. Karimov, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute(GIKI), Topi, M Ayyub Khan, University of Karachi, Syed Waqar Hassan, NED University, Karachi, Ovais Mahfooz, Ataullah Shah, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (AIOU), Waqas Ahmed,M.B Khan, School of China and Material Engineering SCME, NUST, S.M. Bhutta, IIUI, Shafiq A. Khan, Institute of Industrial Control System, Rawalpindi, M.G. Bannikov, GIKI, Topi, Muhammad Shahid, A. Wahab Khan presented their papers on the third day of the conference. Topics covered on the third day of the conference include: Nano Technology and Photovoltaics-Recent Developments, Nanostructured thin films, Metal nanoparticales loaded silicon, Thermal Annealing and Optical Characterization, Optimization and Application of Hybrid sustainable Energy Systems, Combgined Winds, Hydro Power, 2D Forward Modeling of Marine Survey Geometry, energy Crises in Pakistan, Alternative Energy Technology Incentives, Renewable Energy the Best Remedy for Electrical Load Shedding in Pakistan, Spintronics, etc.

The conference shall close on December 2nd, 2010 at 03:00 pm, at the Faisal Mosque Campus of the university.

Anjum Munir, Germany, Waqar A. Qureshi, New Zealand, Kannan Jegalatha Krishnan, Victoria University, Australia, Waqar Haider, Comsats Institute of Information Technology, (CIIT|), Waseem Akhtar, NESCOM, N.A. Shah (COMSTATS), Salamat Ali, Government College, Lahore, Mansoor K.K., Department of Agriculture Mechanization, Peshawar, Yasir, Arafat, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Irshad Ahmed, M. Abid, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute, (GIKI), Topi, Syed Tajammul Hussain, NCP, Jamal O. Jaber, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan and Nasir Mahmood, National Defense College (NDC), Islamabad presented their papers on the second day of the conference.

The conference shall continue on December 1st and December 2nd, 2010 as well. Leading scholars and scientists from various universities of the world are participating in the conference.