Dr. Sajid ur Rehman said that some time unpopular decisions have to taken for the welfare of an organization but these decisions have hidden interest of organization and its employees. Addressing to the employees he said that IIUI is not the name of walls and building but it exists with you. He said that employees should keep in their minds the goodwill and welfare of the university because this university is the source of bread and butter for them and their family. He said that university is our mother, it gives us sustenance and respect and we should respect it like a mother. Dr. Sajid ur Rehman assured that remaining employees which are working on daily wages bases will soon be made permanent. He distributed appointment letters among 82 male and female employees of Scale 01 to 05, which were working on daily basis as Gardner, Waiter, Library Attendant, Junior Cook, Junior Chapati Man and Gate Keeper since last 3 years.

Later on employees thanked the IIUI administration and especially Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman on his efforts for the welfare of employees.

Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman said that the university administration is fully aware of the problems of students and trying to solve it on priority basis. He said that we are trying our best to provide each and every possible facility to the students so that they may keep continue their study and research work without any hurdle.

Earlier Engineer Tahir Khan briefed the President in detail about the newly installed system and said that the basic objective of the installation of this system is to protect the students from the intensity of weather.

Dr. Kamal B.A Dhan said that 60 million peoples of Libya are connected with each other with relationship of devotion. They love Islam and it is strange that 10 millions out of 60 millions are Huffaz. Libya is in the process of transitional period and we are trying to improve all our institutions to meet the international standards. He appreciated the role of Pakistani community working in Libya and said that they are contributing phenomenally in the development of our country. He lauded the role of International Islamic University, Islamabad and admired its educational system.

Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said that it is an honour for IIUI to receive such a high level judicial delegation in International Islamic University, Islamabad. Such exchange of visits of delegations is a good tradition which enables us to share the experiences of each other and to understand the judicial and educational system of both countries.

Dr. Masoom said that IIUI has acquired good ranking due to the hard work of faculty members especially the Faculty of Shariah & Law which integrates Shariah and Law with the modern law. Upon the establishment of Islamic University in Libya Dr. Masoom said that IIUI will contribute to train human resource of Libya at the best universities of our country. In his concluding remarks Dr. Masoom said that we will be more than one step ahead to cooperate the people of Libya to establish strong ties between the two countries.

Earlier, welcoming the delegation Dr. Sahibzada sajid ur Rehman briefed the delegation about the IIUI and said that IIU was established to educate not only Islamic but human and social sciences also. Dr. Sajid ur Rehman said that through education and research the Muslim countries can come out of all the problems faced by them. At the end Dr. Yasinzai distributed shields among the honourable judges of Libya. The delegation of Libya also presented gifts to the high-ups of IIUI.

1. Last Date for the submission of full text papers (February 24, 2013)
2. Final selection of papers by the Academic Committee (March 10,2013)
3. April 03-04, 2013 conference days (April 03-04-2013)

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that the world has become a global village and now it is the duty of the media representatives that they present the real picture of Islam to the world and to resolve the misunderstandings in this regard. He urged the media representatives that they build links with scholars and publish their thoughts and ideas, who presents Islam as a balanced and moderate religion and are against the extremism and terrorism. He also invited the media representatives to visits IIUI and to inform the public about the educational system and other activities of the university.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh appreciated the Da’wah Academy on getting together the representatives of various schools of thoughts and said that Da’wah Academy is truly measures for the welfare of society. About the role of scholars he said that they are the inheritors of the prophets and they can bring out the society from the atmosphere of chaotic and violence. He said that Medical Faculty and Hospital will be built soon in the university.

Earlier Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman while briefing media representatives about Da’wah Academy said that Da’wah Academy is a platform for the scholars of different orientations where they are getting Islamic Education. He said that IIUI is the third largest university of the county where students from more than 60 countries of the world and getting quality education. He said that when they go back to their countries they work as ambassadors of Pakistan in their respective countries. At the end Dr. Al-Draiweesh presented sets of Da’wah Publications to the media representatives.

He was on the view that these events will lead the new generation to follow Uswa-e-Hasana (P.B.U.H) to play their role in establishing peace and harmony in the country. The seven days annual events will start from 15th January and concluded on 21st January 2013.

Dr. Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI shall preside over the event of All Pakistan Mehfil-e-Husn-e-Qirat on January 15, 2013. The first lady from the embassy of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad shall be the chief guest on the Seerat-e-Sahabiat Conference to be held on January 16, 2013 at Faisal Masjid Campus of the university. Dawah Academy will organize an annual Dawah Book fair from January 16 to 21 ,2013 where publishers across the country will offer 30 to 50 % special discount to the visitors. The Seerat Conference will be held on 21st January, where Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Rector IIUI shall preside over the conference while Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh shall be the chief guest on the occasion. The concluding ceremony of the Book fair will be held on 21st January, 2013 where, Chairman Islamic Ideology Council, Moulana Mohammad Khan Sherani shall be the chief guest.

It is worth mentioning that Quality Enhancement Cell of International Islamic University was established in 2010. Since its establishment, QEC is coordinating with the HEC on various matters like improvement in quality education, Research promotion in the university, subject wise statistical updates and faculty appointment criteria implementation, due to which IIUI has improved in every area.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh has said that the need of the hour is to educate ourselves with the latest principles of economics especially Islamic economics. While speaking to the students he said that students should focus on to improve knowledge about Islamic economics with deep interest. Dr. Draiweesh visited classrooms and computer lab of the institute and assured to provide every possible facility to the labs.

Earlier Dr. Salman Nadvi, a renowned scholar from South Africa called on Dr. Al-Draiweesh and expressed hope that under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Al-Draiweesh, IIUI will gradually flourish in every field. He also congratulated Dr. Al-Draiweesh on assuming charge as a President IIUI. Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President IIUI was also present on the occasion.

The theme of the conference was: “Non-Arab Asia & transformations in the modern Arabic culture”. In this 3 day conference 31 papers were presented by scholars from KSA, Kuwait, Italy, Spain, and Poland, UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, Japan, India Uzbekistan , Sweden, Taiwan & South Korea. In addition to the his paper & in line with the vision of the President IIU, Dr. Ahmad Yousif. He held meetings with eminent scholars & promoters of knowledge to discuss the possibilities of academic cooperation between IIUI & other Arab institutions like Al-Shaikh Juma Al-Majid, Prof Dr. Muhammad A. Al-Hadlaq, Chairman King Abdullah International Center for the service of Arabic, Prof Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Manie & Prof Dr. Hayat Nasir Al-Hijji Dean Faculty of Art Kuwait University. The meetings resulted in the draft proposals for cooperation that shall be presented to the President for further implementation steps.

In other match IIUI Cricket team beat City Cricket Club, Rawalpindi by 28 runs. IIUI batted first and made 180 runs in 35 overs. City Cricket Club managed to score only 152 runs in the given 35 overs. Captain of IIUI team Haroon Rashid made 58 runs while Sajid Khan played a sensational inning and scored quick 39 runs of just 16 balls. Hassan Qureshi of IIUI took 5 wickets.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that IIUI is Pakistan’s first university to establish this clinic for the psychiatric patients. He said that this clinic will be helpful to overcome the psychiatric problems of the faculty members and students. It will play vital role to help the students of psychology in their study and research work. He said that we shall upgrade and equipped this clinic with latest equipments and every possible facility. Dr. Al-Draiweesh lauded the efforts of Dr. Tahir Khalily to establish the said clinic.

Later on Dr. Al-Draiweesh also visited the examination centers and inquired the faculty members and students about their problems.

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh thanked the Saudi university upon gift of valuable books and said that cooperation between both the universities in the fields of education, technology and research shall remain continue. Books are available for the students in the central library of the university.

While speaking to the employees Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that I am glad to be here to speak to the employees of the university who are working for the progress and prosperity of the university for which I congratulate them. He advised the employees to tolerate each other with respect and cooperation and avoid jealousy because it is forbidden in Islam. He said that come here with the spirit to serve the Muslim Ummah and we should work together to serve our religion and to live according to the teaching of Islam to get success in this life and the life thereafter. He added that it is the duty of the employee to obey the immediate boss and the boss should also treat him/her with soft behavior.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh further urged the employees to strictly observe the office timing and advise them to perform their duties with responsibility. He said that IIUI is entering in a new era and I need the cooperation of all the staff members as you are my hand and arms to achieve this remarkable task.

Earlier Dr. Al-Draiweesh visited the faculty of Management Sciences (Female) and inquire the faculty members and female students about their problems.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that I hope that this radio channel would become a source to highlight the international and intercultural services of IIUI and will helpful to build IIUI according to the standards of other international universities. He said that faculty members and students will be able to cater their educational and research needs through this web radio channel.

He said that journalists should be neutral and moderate to play important role in building of societies. He communicates facts and always avoids provocation and exaggeration. Dr. Al-Draiweesh also congratulated Dr. Zafar Iqbal and his team to install said web radio channel in the university.

Earlier Dr. Al-Draiweesh visited the examination centre of the various faculties of the university where he met with faculty members and students involved in examination process and issued directions to solve their problems at the spot. He also visited various labs of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology of the university.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that we are living in an era where we are facing competition in all walks of life. In this age of competition we can compete by using sources of advance education and training. He said that the purpose of knowledge is not merely to obtain degrees and certificates but its aim is to bring reforms socio economic setup of the society and to invite others toward right path. He said that in order to bring at par the IIUI with world level universities, every possible effort will be made.

Earlier Dr. Saeed ul Hassan Chishti, Director IPD introduced the IPD while Saneeha Khalid highlighted the syllabus of said training course. Shagufta Haroon, Director Academics IIUI also spoke on the occasion. Ms. Zubaia Khatoon and Syed Muzammil Hussain also expressed their view about the training course. At the end Dr. Al-Draiweesh awarded certificates to the participants of training course.

While expressing his views about the meeting Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that the agenda of this meeting was very comprehensive for the progress of higher education in Pakistan. He said that HEC is playing tremendous role for promoting higher education in Pakistan. Dr. Al-Draiweesh hoped that all Pakistanis universities shall play their role to provide quality education and every possible facility in the field of research to the students so that they may play their role not only in the progress of Pakistan but for the whole Muslim Ummah.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh welcomed the teachers and female students of Saudi School at IIUI. He said that you are the ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan and I hoped that you will increase further the reputation of Saudi Arabia across Pakistan. He advised the students to enhance their studies. Dr. Al-Draiweesh on behalf of IIUI has assured full support in the fields of sciences, education and technology to the students and teachers of Saudi School.

While briefing the students Dr. Zaitoon Begum said that IIUI is not only providing quality education to the new generation but also providing training according to the Islamic values. She said that IIUI holds various national and international level seminars, conferences, meeting and workshops so that the students remained in touch to the latest research in their fields. Dr. Zaitoon Begum said that “International Cultural Exhibition” is a famous event in which male and female students from 45 countries of the world presents their culture and this event of IIUI is going to become and identity of IIUI.

Later on the group visited various labs of Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET) of IIUI. Female students of Saudi School showed keen interest in technical and scientific instruments. Saba Hameed, Chairperson FET (Female) brief them about the syllabus and laboratories of FET and also answered the questions raised by the group. The group also visited the Computer Lab and Gymnasium of Female Campus.