This competition held in NUST, Islamabad, Discover – Prime Minister entrepreneurial Challenge 2011. Students who are participated included Imran Khizar, Sami-ur-Rehman, Naveed Ilyas, Numair Nisar, Muhammad Mubeen Sarwar. This team of 5 students won Rs.20,000/- from “Discover-NUST” Competition. The rector of the university, Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik and the President Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman congratulated students for their brilliant performance. On this occasion, the worthy rector and President IIUI announced Rs. 20,000/- cash prize on behalf of IIUI. It would be pertinent to mention here that the same team also represented IIUI in IBA, Karachi “Invent-2011” competition and qualified to round 3 and won Rs. 25,000/-.

Professor Malik expressed these views speaking at a seminar titled ‘The problems facing the youth and their solution’, organised by Youth Leadership Society at IIUI, in which Professor Ahmed Rafiq Akhtar was the chief guest. Renowned columnist Haroon Rasheed also spoke on the occasion.

Professor Malik said that youth are the asset and future of any nation. He said youth should think across and above sectarian lines if they want to see the country prosper. He said the problems youth are facing can be resolved through their proper guidance. He said some elements are trapping the youth into sectarian violence and ethnic biases.

He said when you are caught in sectarian violence you are serving only the enemies of the country and Islam. He said sectarianism is one of the biggest danger the countries facing and universities can play an important role to fight this menace off.

Haroon Rashid stressed the children to focus on their education. He said Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted muslim youth to become good scholar. It was only for a short while when Quaid-e-Azam allowed students to take part in protests against the then rulers. Prof. Ahmad Rafique could not complete his lecture due to some health problem. The seminar was attended by a good number of students and teachers.

In the meanwhile Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik distributed souvenirs among the candidates who successfully completed the 51st Islamic Orientation Course for teachers organized by Dawah Academy. In this course teachers from almost all parts of Khaber Pakhtunkhuwah participated. Prof. Malik said, “Your territory is highly valuable. A fade of your bravery, the British imperialists deliberately tried to seek you from sources of education.”. He remembered how Bacha Khan get down to the task of educating people of his area, setting up a string of schools that offended the British rulers of his time.

He said Bacha Khan had presented the notion of social welfare in its pure and crude form. He said Bacha Khan wanted to make Khudai Khidmatgar. “unfortunately, the vision of Bacha Khan was politicised after his death and his predecessors failed to spread his message. But you are sons of Bacha Khan like Ajmal Khan was and you have to keep close to your heart that in education like solution to your problems. Do keep the gun, but keep it in your back room and in your front room you must have book and pen.”

He stressed that people should break through the boundaries of sects and languages. He hoped that participants of the course will spread a message of peace and development in their respective areas. Dawah Academy in-charge of training programme Dr. Imtiaz Zafar thanked Prof. Malik and participants of the event in the end.

Renowned American and Pakistani academicians/scholars would present papers on the general theme/sub-theme of the conference that will be attended by intellectuals, policy makers, representatives of civil society, faculty members, research students of International Islamic University and F.C. College University, Lahore”.

Prof. Malik urged the university teachers to deliver quality education and motivate students towards research. He said the IIUI is focusing on improving the academic performance of the teachers.

He said Prof. Najeeb Jamaal has joined the university upon his request from Islamia University, Bahawalpur. He hoped that Prof. Najeeb will he helpful in improvement of standard of education in the university.

At the lunch of the officers, Prof. Malik said, “I am proud to lead an institution where national and international students are studying.” He said the IIU is providing quality modern and Islamic education to over 22,000 students.

Acting president IIU Dr. Sajid ur Rehman said that IIU achieved the position of third big university of Pakistan in a very short time. He ensured that IIU will continue its success journey and the extension of the tenure of Rector IIU is the continuation of this journey. He said all the staff members, officers and teachers of the university are unite under the leadership of the Rector of the university.

Meanwhile, Dr. Hafiz Bashir, president, Dr. Zafar Iqbal vice president, Dr. Zai-ul-Haq, Dean faculty of Shari & Law, Dr. Shabbir Ahmad, Principle Medical Officer, Mr. Tahir Khan, Addl. Director Civil and others have also spoke on the occasion.

Dr. Sajid said that the hype of nations is because of education and the wars of today demand more skill and technicality to win, called it the era of class room war. He considered that the teachers could only spread knowledge and education among the students. Dr. Sajid Ur Rehman said that our country is facing numerous challenges and this is the time when the teachers could play role for the solution of the problems. He added that we are one nation and all the provinces of our country are same without any preference and priority. He said that we are worried about the Baluchistan issue because without it Pakistan cannot achieve stability.

Director Academics, Shagufta Haroon briefed the participants about the history of the university and various academic programs.

Dr. Sajid-ur-Rehman said that we should spread the message of seerat-e-tayyaba (PBUH). He said that the seerat programs of IIUI were not only appreciated in Pakistan but also in other countries. Vice President IIU ensured that IIU shall continue such programs in the future. He appreciated the 5 days book fair of Islamic books of Dawah Academy and assumed that thousands of books were sold. He added that the Muslims have to follow the principals of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) for success in this life and life hereafter.

Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that Dawah Academy is performing a pivotal role in promoting Islamic education to highlight all aspects of seerat-e-tayyaba (PBUH). He said that seerat-e-tayyaba (PBUH) is like a bouquet of flower where one can be in dilemma to pick any flower. He further said that Prophet (PBUH) is the founder of civilization which spread peace & prosperity all over the world.

A 22-member delegation from Chine, IIUI Acting President Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman, PML-Q leader Mushahid Hussain Syed, chairman Choudhry Shujaat Hussain, magazine editor Dushka Syed, Agha Murtaza Poya, Dr. Khalid Masood and other scholars attended the event. Professor Malik appreciated Pak-China friendship saying that Pak-China Centre means non-political and real friendship between the two countries, credit for which goes to Mushahid Hussain Syed. He said Syed has a clean personality and his endeavours are resulting into consolidation of Pak-China friendship. He said Syed is a political scientist and a politician, urging the need for political scientists to join practical politics. He also announced that the university intends to set up a China Study Centre, dedicated to researching and teaching regional and international affairs related to China.

He said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had urges Muslims of His time to seek knowledge even if they have to go to China. He said Pakistan wants to utilize full benefits of this friendship in the field of knowledge and research.

Sahibzada Sajid said peoples of the two countries are tied into historic bonds of fraternity and friendship. He said, “We take great pride in the fact that China has been most sincere and dependable friend of Pakistan”.

He said that furthermore it is also a matter of great satisfaction for me that mutual cooperation, between the IIUI and China has been mutually rewarding. On other hand, we have a number of faculty members who have done PhD from China in the field of Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nanotechnology and other subject. I can say that through their knowledge and competence in teaching and research they have proved to be good ambassadors of their respective Universities in China. On the other hand, at this IIUI we have 660 students from China studying in various disciplines, which is the highest number of Chinese students in any university of Pakistan. They form a great community in this university, while pursuing their respective academic degree program, He said.

He said, “At the global level, I consider People’s Republic of China as the giant global power house of Economic growth, which we wish to emulate. This is no less than a miracle that within the past few decades you have defied all Western Economic predictions by jumping to become the 2nd biggest economy in the world. I am sure you are still in hot pursuit for the top slot.

He said that IIUI has already signed MOUs with a few Chinese universities. I would earnestly propose, on behalf of IIU and the Chinese students here, that we should expand the existing academic and research cooperation for the mutual benefit of our both countries. Choudhry Shujaat Hussain said Pak-China Centre is a major source of people-to-people contact between the two countries. He said monthly ‘Youlin’ will serve to promote culture of tourism between the two countries.

Pak-China Centre Chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain said the centre was originated from the IIUI and opening ceremony of ‘Youlin’ is also taking place on the same campus. He said IIUI is the institution to host the highest number of Chinese students (over 500) in Pakistan. He said Pak-China Centre will fully cooperate with the IIUI for establishment of China Studies Centre. Earlier, the Chinese delegation visited Faisal Mosque.

Da’wah Academy of the International Islamic University, Islamabad has decided to dedicate the whole month of Rabi al Awwal to create awareness among masses about the message of the Seerat-un-Nabi ( SWAS). Professor Dr Sajid-ur-Rehman, Vice President of the university called a meeting of the heads of the various sections of Da’wah Academy and formed committees. These committees will organize different programmes to highlight the various factors of Seerat un Nabi.

Dr. Sajid ur Rehman said creating awareness of various factors of Seerat un Nabi in educational institutions is tradition of Dawah Academy. He said that the message of Seerat must be a hallmark of all the activities of Muslims and to meet that requirement Da’wah academy has chalked out a comprehensive programme to commemorate the Rabi al-Awwal, the birth month of the Holy Prophet in a befitting manner.

Dr. Sajid added that the academy shall hold a series of lectures, Mahafil-e-Husn-e-Qira’t, Hamd o Na’at and a Book Fair both at the Faisal Mosque and the New Campus of the University. All khutbas of Fridays of this month at the Faisal Mosque shall be dedicated for Seerah message, concluded Dr. Sajid.

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On this occasion, IIUI Acting President Dr. Sahibzada Sajidur Rehman organised a meeting in which heads of all departments, deans, and a large number of staff members participated.

Dr. Sajidur Rehman said the university is fortunate to have a towering literary figure like Professor Malik as its rector for an extended period of time. He said Professor Malik has a distinguished position in the world of literature and knowledge. He said Professor Malik is matchless when it comes to taking tough administrative decisions and enhancing quality of education. He prayed Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik may be kept in good health and may live long.

Officers Welfare Association (OWA) President Raja Munir congratulated Professor Malik upon extension of his tenure as rector of the university. He hoped that Professor Malik, keeping up to his stance for welfare and wellbeing of the university staff, will continue taking the university towards meeting its targets.

Academic Staff Association (ASA) President Dr. Muhammad Bashir said teachers of the university are united under the leadership of Professor Malik. He said Professor Malik has never compromised on dignity of teacher. He said teachers of the university will continue their journey in the light of knowledge that Professor Malik is. He said Professor Malik has always kept his heart and office open for teachers. He hoped that Professor Malik will not break the process of consultation with teachers that he has started for resolution of any problem.

Sahibzada Sajid said that success of this world and hereafter cannot be achieved without practicing Seerat-e-Tayyaba. Distance from Islamic teaching is root cause of collective and individual fall, he said. He said that the main objective of establishing the IIUI is not only to teach students ancient and modern sciences but also promote teachings of Islam and Sunnah.

He said students of Faculty of Shariah & Law, Dawah Academy and Faculty of Usuluddin proved mettle not only in Pakistan but also abroad. He said the main objective of subsidiaries of IIUI such as Iqbal International Institute, International Institute for Islamic Research, Dawah Academy and Shariah Academy is to introduce common man to the teaching of Islam.

Justice Shahzado Sheikh said personality of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is the centre of religion. Religion moves around the personality of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), he said. He said, “Until we adopt golden principles of Seerat-e-Tayyaba (PBUH) in our lives, we cannot get its advantages in our lives.”

Dr. Tahir Mansoori said in Quran, Allah almighty said that he made the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) a source of guidance for human beings in each and every matter of life.

Before this Moulana Zahid-ur-Rashidi spoke on “Mohsin-e-Insaniat” and Dr. Shabbir Ahmad Mansoori on “Seerat-e-Nabvi Aur Hamari Zindagi”. IIUI faculty members, administrative officers and a large number of students also attended the lectures.

Dean FBAS Dr. Muhammad Irfan and Chairperson DCSSE Dr. Zunera Jalil along with faculty and students of DCSSE were present at the occasion. Mr. Naveed Bajwa presented a windows phone to Ms. Madeeha Khalid (Microsoft Student Partner) for her achievement of publishing eleven windows phone applications.

Event Organizers
Ms. Salma Imtiaz
Ms. Saima Naveed

The Event Organizers are specifically thankful to Dr. Zunera Jalil, Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Students of Software Engineering Community, Ms. Madeeha Khalid and Female Faculty of Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering for making this event successful.

It said Board of Governors of the university, which is equivalent to syndicate, has decided, after thorough deliberations, that incentives should be rationalised and be given to all on equality basis. It said the university has not withdrawn benefits teachers are entitled to as per Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines. It said teachers of these two faculties continue to get M. Phill and Ph. D allowances in addition to the extra charges they are paid for working in evening shifts.

It said the university follows pay structure as set by the government, having little room to deviate from it. It said as per the government pay structure, salaries have been increased twice over the last four years and the university has passed this benefit on to all of its employees instantly.

It said the IIUI has not increased student fees for three years while other universities have been increasing fees on an annual basis. It said nowhere in the world, teachers are paid in accordance with student fees. If student fee can justify pay enhancement, salaries of teachers of the faculties whose fees are relatively lesser should be lesser, which of course is not the case.

It said teachers have only been intimated that the university desires that they keep working with it but if they have to leave, they may inform about it in due course of time.

It said the university regards its teachers highly and will keep on working for their welfare.

The previous administration used to hush up such issues but the present administration has adopted a zero tolerance policy in this regard. In the media reports, an attempt was made to create an impression that the university administration is lenient on such immoral activities, which is actually against the policy of the university. Parents of university students should be satisfied that the university administration is very vigilant on protection of dignity of its students.

Farooq H Naik said that appreciated the role of organizing committee of the conference. He said that such kind of conferences are very useful for the peoples especially researchers from this section. He also lauded the activities of researchers who presented their articles in the conference. Farooq H Naik promised that in implementation of proposals of Chairman organizing committee (PPA) Conference at Govt level, he will play a full role.

Riaz Fatyana said that the purpose of holding this conference is to encourage the researchers in this section and also to highlight the professional activities of the people from this section. He said that organizing committee will continue to hold and in coming years committee will organize such kinds of conferences at international level.

Dr. Nabi Baksh Jumani said that Psychology covers the entire life of human being and through advance research in this area we can solve many everyday problems. He suggested that psychology should be taught at primary level. He said that a psychiatrist can guide better to the students according to their trend not only in future planning but everyday problems. The conference shall remain continue on Saturday.

Speakers:
Prof. Cortney Busch and Maryam Haq

The speakers are with the organization Reprieve and its local affiliate, the Justice Project Pakistan. Reprieve is a group of international charities dedicated to assisting in the provision of effective legal representation and humanitarian assistance to impoverished people, and to raising awareness more generally concerning human rights

Dr. Khalid Masood said that the global development is directly associated with ethics and Islam. He said that Islam specially focused on religious, ethical and legal aspects of ethics and linked it with belief (Emaan). He added that those who deviate from these attributes will go away from Eman. He further added that all the charters of human rights of present day are because of truth which is figured by our religion Islam.

Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman said that the Muslims should follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) for success in their lives in this world and the life hereafter. He appreciated that Dawah Academy has specially scheduled Seerat programs in the month Rabi ul Awal for the students and employees of the university. He said that the purpose of such seminars is to educate and translate the teachings of Islam in an understandable manner. He further said that Quran & Sunnah is the only source to correct our lives, and the best and unmatchable example for us is the life of our Prophet (PBUH).

Mr. Riaz Fatyana, Chairman Organizing Committee (PPA) Conference, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector IIUI and Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President (AF&P), IIUI are among the guest speakers.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik said that Seerat un Nabi (PBUH) is the way to enlighten the corridors of life. He said it is actual explanation of text of Quran Majeed.

Dr. Abdul Rasheed Azhar of Matab Ud Dawah, Islamabad said God has created means of guidance for human beings. For this purpose, he said, God have deputed his prophets, of whom the greater being Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). He said every prophet has a miracle and prophets Muhammad (PBUH)’s miracle is Quran. He said muslims are lucky to have a source of light in the person of Holy Prophet (PBUH). He said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s life is punctuated with actions and thought, which is key to success.

Abdullah, a renowned scholar, said a scholar is preferable to a cleric. He said God gave knowledge of religion to those he likes. He said teaching is a profession of prophets.

Justice Fida Muhammad Khan said that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came to educate the world. He said God has shown his symbols to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during Meraj. He said science was grown in the libraries of muslims scholars. In the end Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Director of female campus thanked the audience and the guests.

He further said that after about 650 years of jesses chariest, Gabriel alighted on Prophet (PBUH) and told Him to deliver a message of peace across the boundaries of race, territory, colour and claims. Professor Dr. Sajid-ur-Rehman added that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) announced the society that there is no difference between black and white and He (PBUH) said that only virtue is the power that differentiate one person from the other. He further added that the Muslims are worshiping the idols broken by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) centuries ago. “We are divided into groups on the line of religion, territory, tribe and colour said Dr. Sajid-ur-Rehman. The Vice President, IIUI advised the people to unite and work for peace and prosperity of the country. The Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Shah and other prominent figures attended the event.

He added that the purpose of publication of the agreement is to create awareness among masses how to live in a diverse society. The special issue of the agreement was published by the Islamic Research Institute printing press.

The committee aims to ensure transparency in the process of selection of a suitable candidate for the post of the president of the university. In terms of relevant provision of the rules, the Rector IIUI is authorized to propose a panel of three names to the authority concerned for consideration of the appointment of the President IIUI. But the Rector preferred referring the case to the committee for processing in a transparent manner.

Speaking on the occasion Syed Muzammal Hussain said that he was proud to be a worker of the institute especially its press. He pledged to overcome problems being faced by the press with the assistance of University hi-ups and press workers.

The ceremony was also addressed by IRI Press Supervisor Ghulam Fizza, Deputy Director Administration of the Institute Muhammad Jamil, Shariah Academy Deputy Director Ch Muhammad Hussain, Dawah Academy Publication representative Muhammad Ashraf Shahid and IRI Library representative Abdul Rauf.