Chinese Council will provide full support for infrastructure, equipment and faculty members for the school, while Chinese faculty would impart technical training to the students of school to cater the needs of human resources for joint Pak-China projects under Pak-China Economic Corridor.

The MoU was signed here at Faisal Masjid campus of IIUI by the IIUI Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, and Dr. Ding Houfei, President, Council of Islamic Chinese Relations in presence of Vice President Academics (IIUI) Dr. Mohammad Bashir Khan, Director General (IIUI) Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja and Chinese delegates.

According MoU, both sides would jointly hold conference, seminars, lectures and exchange of faculty, students to share the experiences. Both sides agreed that a committee will be formed to ensure execution of the plans set to achieve the goals . It was agreed that exchange of research and cooperation in development of training strategies and programs would be extended by both sides.

Talking on the Mutual cooperation and importance of economic corridor, Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said that IIUI and Chinese organizations’ mutual cooperation in enhancing human resource can be proved as one of the pioneer steps for the success of the economic corridor.

He maintained that this opportunity can help in brining improvements in the education sector and it would also increase people to people contact between both countries.

Dr. Ding Houfei said on the occasion that different organizations of international repute in China are ready to give opportunity to Pakistani students where they can broaden their exposure and skills as well.

Meanwhile, An Iftar dinner was also hosted by Rector IIUI in honor of Council of Islamic Chinese Relations of China, on the sidelines of MoU.

A number of ten teachers would join IIU by the start of next semester who will teach in different disciplines including Arabic, Shariah, Seerah and History. Already a handsome number of teachers from Al-Azhar University are also teaching at IIUI and present addition is part of the initiative of exchange of faculty under an MoU signed between both universities.

During the meeting, Dr. Al-Draiweesh lauded Al-Azhar University for its cooperation to the universities of Islamic world. He added that Al-Azhar has been providing faculty support since IIU’s inception, while he appreciated services of Professor Dr Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tayyeb and thanked him for his continuous cooperation.

While briefing about IIU, President IIU apprised the teachers about the faculties, teaching methodologies. He said that IIU is working to disseminate Islam’s message of peace and teachers at IIU teach about peace, tranquility and harmony while discouraging the violence.

Teachers thanked President IIU for his welcome and vowed that they would be proven as best addition to IIU.

It’s worth mentioning that IIUI offering more than academic programs of its 9 faculties and last date for submission of forms is July 10, 2015.
Information regarding eligibility in any program or any other additional information is available at the university website www.iiu.edu.pk.

Candidates awaiting result may also apply however; they are required to submit an undertaking that they will submit overall pass result of required degree as respective result declared.

His thesis is on “Consumer Protection in Shariah & Law: A Comparative Study of Product Liability in Islamic and English Law” was foreign evaluated by Prof Dr. N Basic, Vice Dean Faculty of Law in Bihac, Kulin Bosnia and Dr. Mahdi Zahraa, Director of Post Graduate Research Studies Program in Law, School of Law and Social Sciences, Glasaow Caledonian University, Glasaow UK. Muhammad Akbar ‘s viva-voce exam was conducted by the experts from Faculty of Shariah & Law, International Institute of Islamic Economics and University of the Punjab, Lahore. Faculty members congratulated him and wished him best of luck on achieving this milestone.

This degree program has been launched by the special patronage of Rector IIUI., Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, and with the support and concern of President IIUI, Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh.

The program consists of 8 courses and a research thesis. The Scheme of Study covers vast range of the discipline of Translation Studies including (but not limited to) Translation Theories, Interpreting Approaches, Literary Translation, Machine Translation, Audio – Visual Translation, Translation Technology and Quran Translation.

The President lauded the efforts of Department of Translation & Interpretation for this pioneer and creative initiative and assured all out support for the developmental efforts of the Department.

It was agreed in the meeting that under the signed MoU both universities would work together to minimize the problems of students of Muslim world, while Al-Azhar university would increase the number of faculty members for IIUI who would be sent in different departments of the university.

The meeting also stressed the need to further enhance bilateral cooperation in various academic spheres and discussed various issues of mutual interest.

The Grand Imam lauded the services and efforts of Dr. Al-Draiweesh while he also hoped that IIUI would soon make its place among the ranks of leading international universities of world.

During the meeting, Dr Al-Draiweesh gave a detailed introduction of campuses and departments of IIUI and highlighted its academic achievements. He apprised that number of international and national conferences and seminar organized by the IIUI are helping the students of Muslim world to broaden their exposure in their relevant fields.

Earlier, President IIUI was received and welcome by the President of Al-Azhar University along with grand Imam, his advisor and other high ups of the university.

It is pertinent to mention that meeting of the IIUI President was part of his efforts for dissemination of IIUI’s message of promotion of peace and improvement of educational standards in Muslim world.

During the meeting, it was agreed that under the banner of Pak-china corridor in future, a school named “IIU New Silk Road School of Technology” will be established with joint efforts for which Chinese delegates offered to provide faculty and the management as well.

The meeting mainly focused on utilizing economic corridor for enhancing human recourse and developing skilled youth of professionals in Pakistan through bilateral cooperation.

On the occasion, An MoU between the delegation (which also consisted of Chinese entrepreneurs) and IIU was also signed under which China (through universities) would provide cooperation while exchange of students and faculty came also under discussion.

The participants of the meeting discussed ways of developing platforms of vocational training, scholarships and other opportunities.

During the meeting, it was also agreed that a committee of both sides would soon be formed to discuss the arrangements of a conference on “Pak-China Economic Corridor” in which intellectuals, famous success stories and core leaders of the both countries would participate.

“Pak-China Economic Corridor is a revolutionary step and its materialization and operationalization would be a “win-win” situation for the both countries in result” Said Dr. Masoom.

He added that IIUI and Chinese’ organizations mutual cooperation in enhancing human resource can be proved as of of the pioneer steps for the success of the economic corridor. He maintained that this opportunity can help in brining improvements in the education sector and it would also increase people to people contact between both countries.

Rector IIUI also apprised that more than 700 on campus Chinese students acquiring quality education at IIUI. He said involvement of private sector in Economic Corridor is an omen of positive change and success.

Educational institutions should focus on creating human resource relevant to the news of society, and IIUI is working on same vision because knowing relevant needs of society, is like having solution to the problems” Dr. Masoom furthered.

Chinese delegates said on the occasion that different organizations of international repute in China are ready to give opportunity to Pakistani students where they can broaden their exposure and skills as well. They also endorsed the suggestion of Dr. Masoom Yasinzai that at least 50 students from Pakistan’s different areas be selected and given opportunity to learn in china while on arrival they can work for both countries.

Din Hai Tao invited Rector IIUI to visit and China and assured all possible support in expanding mutual cooperation.

At the end, Delegates were presented souvenirs by IIUI Rector.

This was discussed in a meeting which was held at Riyadh. Issues pertaining to academic excellence and mutual cooperation were also discussed during the meeting. It was agreed the universities of Islamic word should work together for providing an ideal educational milieu to the students because educated youth is an urgent need of hour.

Dr. Fawzan lauded IIUI for its role in building the minds of Mulism Ummah, while he also appreciated Dr. Al-Draiweesh for his untiring efforts for the success of university and promotion of education across the Muslim world.

During the meeting, Dr. Al-Draiweesh apprised the Rector of Imam Muhammad University about IIUI achievements, future goals and constraints amid struggle towards success. He said that students of more than 40 countries acquiring quality education at IIUI where Islamic countries’ youth being nurtured with a blend of Islamic traditions, teachings and values.

President IIUI thanked Dr. Fawzan and his university for continuous cooperation with IIUI in terms of academic exchanges, Mous and scholarships.

The delegation was received by the staff members of Central Library IIUI and was given a detailed briefing about the Central Library, IIUI by Principal Librarian Mr. Muhammad Zulqarnain Akhtar. He also threw light on the resources, services and overall Library System IIUI.

he participants praised the services, resources and infrastructure of the library. They were pleased to know about digitization of theses and article indexing projects. The participants especially commended the peaceful and research-oriented environment in the library.

A 45-member delegation of BRSP exposure programme was comprised of lecturers hailing from different colleges of Baluchistan province. The delegation was given a detailed briefing about the university by Additional Director Protocol and Public Relations, IIUI Hairan Khattak.

Participants took keen interest in knowing details about university faculties and constituent units. They termed the visit useful and thanked university administration for warm hospitality.

Hairan Khattak said that university welcomes the students of Baluchistan and they are being provided every possible facility at IIUI. He added that students of Baluchistan should come and see how IIUI providing quality education while they would find every individual helpful if any assistance and cooperation would be needed to the students of Baluchistan.

Talking about the education amid meeting, Hairan Khattak maintained that education is necessary to eliminate the core issues of hour and institutions of higher education such as IIUI have pivotal role as they are the opportunity provider to the energetic and talented youth. Later, Participants also visited university faculties and central library.

The workshop was covered three professional modules including Effective use of ICT in Teaching, Research Methods and Skills and Research Grant Proposal which was attended by more than thirty faculty members from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electronic Engineering and Iqra College of Technology IIUI. Dr. Bashir Khan in his address said that learning is a life-time process which is far better, if start from very early stage in the career.

He further emphasized on the importance of these kinds of CPD activities in academics. Dr. Abdul Rehman Cheema was the resource person of 1st Module (Effective use of ICT in Teaching). He is Assistant Professor in COMSATS Institute of Technology, Islamabad. He is the master trainer of HEC, certified from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. Prof. Dr. Salman Iqbal and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid were the resource persons for the 2nd module (Research Methods and Skills). Prof. Dr. Salman Iqbal is the Dean, Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (KICSIT), Kahuta.

Prof Dr Muhammad Abid is presently Director Interdisciplinary Research and Chairman Mechanical Engineering program at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology. Dr. Saeed Badshah, Chairman Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, IIUI was resource person of the 3rd module (Research Grant Proposal). He is also the master trainer of HEC certified from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok.

The collaborative project is expected to earn an extensive collaboration of German and Pakistani researchers. The project also includes academic visits of CIRBS faculty to University of Bonn, Germany to participate in the CIRBS Curriculum development meeting. Dr. Imran has expertise in international collaboration, and has life-long objective to improve quality of teaching at research in Pakistan via extensive national and international joint research activities.

Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh with his personal efforts arranged Umrah facility for the twenty people of university. The delegation includes bright PhD students and employees of who have been performing best since joining IIUI.

During their meeting with president IIUI prior to flight, Dr-Al-Draiweesh advised them to adopt Taqwa. He added that journey of Umrah is a sacred one and all the fortunate group members must pray for university and Muslim Ummah. He said that IIUI trusts the abilities and talent of its employees and students and the Umrah reward for the 20 delegates is actually result of their hard work. Dr. Al-Draiweesh also advised them to utilize maximum time in Ibadah and said that all the delegates should keep in mind teachings of Islam during the journey and it must be according to Quran and Sunnah.

Dr. AL-Draiweesh also said on the occasion that Islam is religion of peace and the message must be disseminated across the globe as it is need of hour. He added that unity of Muslims is necessary and Umrah and Hajj are the opportunities which really promote unity of Muslim Ummah.

President IIUI thanked Pakistani Government and Saudi embassy for support and cooperation. He also prayed that may the both brotherly countries have more strengthened relations in future.

IIUI delegates thanked President IIUI for providing them opportunity of performing Umrah and said that IIUI is fortunate for having such a dedicated and sincere President.

The Iftar Dinner held at the Faisal Masjid campus of the university was also attended by Rector IIUI Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Vice Presidents Dr. Muhammad Tahir Mansoori & Dr. Muhammad Bashir Khan, Director General Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja, Deans and directors and other IIUI officials.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that university has a tradition to hold such gatherings every Ramadan as it gives an opportunity to further promote peace, brotherhood and love among Muslims.

He also spoke on the importance of Ramadan and prayed that May Allah give health to all Muslims so they may be able to join all the blessings by observing fasts amid month of Ramadan.

He also stressed that all the university employees; teachers should focus on promotion of education and dissemination of peace. He said peace is the message of Islam and IIUI would keep educating masses with the blend of this message.

Dr. Kashif Nadeem is a PhD graduate from Karl-Franzens University, Austria and has postdoctoral experience from Institute of Physics, Beijing, China, and an active faculty member and researcher in the Department of Physics. The chairman of the Department, Dr. Waqar Adil Syed and Dean, FBAS Dr. M. Sher congratulated Dr. Nadeem for his achievement and hope that he would continue his efforts in bringing a good name to the IIUI.

A large number of applicants across the country, especially, from twin cities taking keen interest in admission at IIUI while separate information desks in both the male and female campuses have been established to facilitate the applicants.

In addition, male applicants can call on 051-9019567 for any query while females can call on 051-9019327 for guidance regarding admission process. Further information and admission forms can be downloaded from varsity website www.iiu.edu.pk.

The lecturer was jointly organized by Transport Unit of IIUI and Mobile Education Unit of National Highways and Motorway Police. The lecture’s resource person was Inspector Motorway Police, Muhammad Farooq.

During the lecture, participants were briefed about the common mistakes through special video clips such as: importance of seat belt, over speeding, precautionary measures amid motorcycle riding, basic driving rules.

Inspector Farooq told on the occasion that almost 90 percent of the road accidents were due to the mistake of the driver while other ten percent included technical fault and other reasons. He added that driving amid fatigue, over speeding, lack of awareness pertaining to traffic rules, absence of seat belts and use of high beams were the leading causes of road accidents.

The lecture was also interactive as questions and answers session also helped IIUI drivers to broaden the driving exposure and gather relevant information about the problems.

The lecture was also attended by Director Administration Khalid Mehmood Raja, Assistant Director Transport Rustam Khan and number of other university officials.

Two drivers, Muhammad Hanif and Javed Khan, separately, from LTV and HTV categories, were awarded with Rs 10,000 cash prizes each, and a certificate of appreciation.

The ceremony was also attended by Vice President Academics Dr. Mohammad Bashir Khan, Director Administration Raja Khalid Mahmood, Student’s Advisor male Dr. Hafiz Abid Masood, Assistant Director Transport Rustam Khan and a large number of university officials and drivers.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh, who had already visited and the transport unit prior to the ceremony and listened to the problems of the staff, announced that a mosque for the transport unit, a shed to save staff and transport from weather changes and 8 more toilets would be built at the unit soon.

“Drivers are the most hardworking officials of the university and transport unit is delivering maximum in terms of output, its basic requirements would be fulfilled on priority basis” said President IIUI.

He felicitated the award winning drivers and expressed his best wished for the retired drivers. Those who were honored with prizes on the retirement, include Muhammad Munir, Abdul Qayum, Ameer Mukhtar, Muhammad Mushtaq and Shabeer Ahmed.

President IIUI stressed on the drivers to remain committed for the service of students especially while adding that help in education process of young minds is actually service of Muslim Ummah.

Khalid Raja, who is also member of the committee which decides the nominee of the best driver, apprised of the nominee process which includes general behavior of the driver, maintenance of vehicle, minimum ratio of accident and attribute of discipline. He also presented legitimate demands of the drivers and urged the transport unit to remain committed for the development of IIUI.

At the end, President IIUI distributed certificates and prizes among the drivers.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Noor said teachers are key part of the society to play their role in elimination of hate, suspicion and immorality from the society. He said that country needs love, peace and message of unity to overcome the differences, hatred and misunderstandings. Dr. Noor applauded the role of RDC to disseminate the true message of Islam and he termed IOPs very significant mile stone to train the teacher who build the nation. Dr. Shehzad Chana In-Charge RDC put forth brief introduction about Regional Dawah Centre and detail of activities including IOPs for different segments of society.

He also threw light of training programs, research and academic activities of Dawah Academy. Course coordinator, Hafiz Abdul Asamad presented 81st IOP report; later on Dr. Noor Ahmed distributed certificates and prizes among the participants of the course.

Dr. Saeed Badshah, Chairman Department of Mechanical Engineering was the focal person of training workshop.

Dr. Abdul Rehman Cheema was the resource person of 1st Module of the workshop in which about thirty faculty members from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electronic Engineering and Iqra College of Technology IIUI participated in the workshop.

Vice President Higher Studies and Research Dr. Muhammad Tahir Mansoori graced the ceremony as chief guest.

Around forty Madrasah teachers hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khayber Pakhtunkha (KP) participated in the workshop.

Renowned international teaching trainer Dieter Bruhn from United States of America and Dean Faculty of Language and Literature IIUI Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal were the trainers of the workshop while Director IPD Dr. Safeer Awan was coordinator of the workshop.

In his address Dr. Mansoori highly appreciated the step taken by Dr. Safeer to lessen the distances between madrasah and university and he also termed the training workshop a valuable way forward in this regard.

He said that through such workshops students and teachers of madrasahs join the main stream of education and they are assimilated in modern. Dr. Mansoori emphasized the participants to learn the languages to disseminate the true massage of Islam. He was of the view that language has no religion, no faith and it is beyond such boundaries which should be learnt across the boards. Dr. Munawar Iqbal said this workshop would help the participants to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.

Dieter Bruhn in his talk made the participants aware about the aims of the workshop and said it would be one of the best experiences of life to teach madrasah teachers. Dr. Safeer Awan highlighted the value of English language for the Madrassah teachers in the contemporary world.

The workshop comprised with modules of communication, enhancement of language proficiency, vocabulary, and writing skills, which included methods of teaching, pronunciation, vocabulary, lesson planning, teaching writing skills, teaching grammar and reading skills and interactive.

The participants were also provided latest learning materials including books, dictionaries and audio videos to improve language. The training workshop also provided exposure visits, open discussions and interactive sessions.

The signing ceremony was held at Almaty, Kazakhstan during the recent visit of President IIUI Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh.

On EUIC side Prof Dr. Jodha Abdul Ghani, President, Egyptian University of Islamic Culture and on IIUI side Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh signed MoU.

Under the banner of MoU, both the institutions will promote cooperation and understanding and to enhance the intellectual and experiential resources of each university to other. The memorandum further describes that IIUI and EUIC will establish opportunities for promotion of academic research and exchange of educational programs. The body of MoU further states that, both universities will launch research programs including seminars, symposiums, conferences and workshops in IIUI and EUIC respectively. It was also agreed that, under the banner of MoU, both institutions will extend students teachers exchange program also.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh while mentioning the co-operation and collaboration with umber of top ranked universities said that IIUI is always ready to co-operate with other leading universities of the world as the university has a world wide scope. He said IIUI has capable and hardworking teachers and staff, who are very dedicated professionals and keen to see university in World top ranked universities.

He Islamic history is full of contribution from scholars, rulers and social workers who worked for promotion of peace as Islam is staunch supporter of peace, interfaith harmony and tolerance.

He suggested that universities can play vital role in dissemination of peace, interfaith harmony. While mentioning the role of IIUI, he said that a number of students from different religious backgrounds, countries and cultures are studying in a peaceful milieu at IIUI which is a visible example of practicing peace and promotion harmony.
At the end, he thanked and lauded the organizers of the congress while he also thanked the Saudi Ambassador in Astana for a luncheon in his honor.

During the meeting, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that Islam is a universal religion which encourages peace and abhors from violence. He also said that Islam is a complete code of life in which human rights have been given a significant place. President IIUI maintained that Islam is a religion which promotes inter-religious harmony.

Talking about the IIUI role, Dr. Al-Draiweesh apprised UN Secretary General about 30 year services of university while saying that IIUI is playing pivotal role in promoting Islam’s message of peace since its inception. President IIUI also apprised the UN Secretary General about a recent international conference on humanitarian law which was organized by IIUI.

On the occasion, Ban Ki-moon thanked President IIUI and lauded the services of university.

Dr. Inaam ur Rehman, Emeritus scholar Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) was guest of honour on the conference. On the occasion, Vice President Academics Dr. Muhammad Bashir Khan, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology Dr. Aqdas Naveed Malik, Chairman Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Saeed Badshah, renowned scientists, experts, researchers from different countries and Pakistan.

Dr. Samar Mubarakmand said people of Pakistan is facing acute shortage of energy and suffering power crisis, which has badly affected social and industrial sector that left irreparable loses to the economy. He urged Govt. of Pakistan to shift considerations on alternatives that are coal, nuclear, wind and solar to meet the increasing needs of power and energy in the country.

Dr. Samar in his address pointed out, developing countries producing their major energy share from coal but unfortunately we are seriously lacking to utilize our coal assets. He said that Pakistan has 4th largest reservoirs of coal in the world through which, if funds are provided, the cheapest energy, fuel and gas can be produced for years.

Dr. Samar said, Pakistan is depending on energy which major part is being produced by furnace oil and gas that cost very high and gas plants are also very less efficient in power production. He said Govt. needs to cope the energy waste, line losses and inefficient ways of energy production.

Dr. Inaam ur Rehman in his speech gave detail briefing about nuclear power plants and energy production in Pakistan.

He was of the view that nuclear energy is cleanest, safer and cheaper than any other source of energy production. He said that, there are misconceptions about nuclear energy and power plants which are fabricated. Dr. Inaam said, requirements of energy are increasing rapidly as the population ball getting bigger, by establishing new nuclear plants in the country Pakistan would stand as prosperous country of the world. He also urged govt using different efficient mode of technologies without delaying any time. The opening session of the conference was also addressed by Dr. Bashir Khan, Dr. Aqdas Naveed Malik and Dr. Saeed Badshah.

The workshop is being jointly organized by IRD, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Balochistan (UoB), Quetta and Cadet College, Pishin, Balochistan while inaugural session of the 9th workshop on Iqbal’s thoughts was presided over by Rector IIUI Dr. Masoom Yasinzai. A number of 45 Ulama and teachers of colleges of Pishin are participating in this workshop.

Dr. Masoom Yasinzai encouraged the Ulama to work for the betterment of society and also gave the message that religiosity can never be hurdle for worldly advancement. He also spoke to the cadets of the College and encouraged them to spend their efforts in their respective fields. He said that the efforts never go unacknowledged and a brilliant, hardworking and visionary student of Pishin can compete with the entire world. He presented himself as an example and said that he hails from Pishin but has extensively traveled in the world and visited the major universities of the world and his work has been acknowledged universally.

Dr. Talib Hussain Sial, Director Programs, IRD narrated the objectives of the workshop. Ali Tariq, Consultant/Editor, IRD, IIUI briefed about the International, National, Provincial and the outreach activities of the IRD.

Dr. Abdul Rauf Rafiqi, a learned scholar and researcher of Iqbal also delivered his lecture. The inaugural session was also joined by Professor Muhammad Hashim Tareen, Principal Cadet College, Pishin, welcomed the Rector, IRD team and the participants.

At the end the IIUI shield was presented to the Principal Cadet College, Pishin, Professor Muhammad Hashim Tareen and Dr. Rafiqi. Dr. Rafiqi presented some of his books to the Rector and two books to the library of the college.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that IIUI is mulling that, bright students of affected areas would sent to Saudi universities while they will be provided full cooperation amid their education at IIUI. He added that he has directed to all the concerned departments to solve the issues of the affected area students on priority basis.

Muhammad Jamal-ud-Din said on the occasion that students of the affected areas should be encouraged in terms of education as the area is in dire need of educated young minds. During the meeting, issues pertaining to financial relaxation to the students of affected areas also came under discussion and Dr. Al-Draiweesh assured that all possible cooperation would be provided to them.

Chairman SAFRON Standing Committee lauded IIUI for its active role in dissemination of peace while saying that university is providing quality education to the students of Muslim world integrated with Islamic teachings.

The meeting of Dr. Al-Draiweesh with the faculty members was also joined by Vice President Academics Dr. Mohammad Bashir Khan, Vice President Higher Studies and Research Dr. Tahir Mansoori, Dean FSL Dr. Muhammad Tahir Hakeem, Heads of the departments of faculty and other faculty members of male and female campuses.

During his speech to the faculty members, President IIUI said that university is mulling to induct 5 more faculty members in the department of Law which will include 1 professor 2 Associate Professor and 2 Assistant Professors. On the occasion, He stressed that research work be further enhanced and efforts pertaining to arrangements of national and international seminars, conferences and workshop must be expedited.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh lauded the contributions of FSL while saying that it was one of the core faculties of the university and its scholars are worldly known for their talent and research abilities. He directed that initiatives for exchange of faculty with other national and international universities and steps for MoUs in research, be taken. Dr. Al-Draiweesh thanked all the faculty members for hard work and assured that infrastructural and technical problems of the faculty would be solved on priority basis.

Amid detailed meeting, Dr. Muhammad Tahir Hakeem briefed President IIUI and the participants about the future activities and goals of faculty. He vowed that faculty would keep delivering maximum according to the expectations.

At the end, Dean FSL and teachers thanked President IIUI for his visit and discussion, on important points.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh in his interaction with delegation said that IIUI in one of the unique educational institutes of Islamic Ummah where students of more than forty nations are being nurtured with quality of education and IIUI provide peaceful milieu to them. He further talked on mutual interests to extend cooperation and collaboration with Saudi institutes for the cause of education. The delegation members pleased to see the performance and scope of IIUI and expressed their happiness that university is serving Muslim Ummah.

Vice President Academics Dr. Mohammad Bashir Khan, Vice President Higher Studies and Research (HS&R) Dr. Tahir Mansoori, Deans, Directors and Faculty Members of the university attended the meeting. On this occasion, Dr. Al-Draiweesh directed the board members to make it sure that research must be conducted on new and contemporary topics.

The board discussed and analyzed synopses of theses of Ph. D students from Faculty of Sharia & Law, Islamic Studies, Languages and Literature and Social Sciences. The board issued valuable instructions for further research work to the students.

The conference will be attended by the number of foreigner scientists, energy experts, engineers, scientists, professionals, academicians who will present their research papers which will provide an opportunity to policy makers, as well as investors to be familiar and gain knowledge in the recent developments in power generation, energy conservation and renewable energy.

The conference will help people in Asia, and particularly in Pakistan, to introduce the current techniques and alternate methods to overcome the energy crises and power shortages. The experts, researchers in the field of power generation/renewable energy will give their valuable opinions/solutions for industrial and domestic energy crisis. This conference will also give an opportunity to young engineers, professionals to present their research in the field of power generation and renewable energy. The research papers accepted and presented in PGSRET 2015 will be published in IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Note: Two buses (for students) and two coasters (for faculty and staff) will leave from Main Road, Block II, IIUI new campus @ 08:30 am, 10th June 2015 (tomorrow) for PGSRET 2015 Opening Ceremony at IIUI, Old Campus

This project was one of those sixty seven projects which were submitted to HEC after rigorous efforts of the IIUI ORIC team in May 2014. The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), IIUI, has congratulated Dr. Najeeba Arif on winning grant.

During visit of Turkey and Jordan, the delegation visited various universities, Judicial and Extra Judicial institutions, where important briefings and discussions were scheduled on very important topics related to dispensation of justice, judicial system and setup. The delegation also preformed Ummrah.

Meanwhile, a concluding ceremony of the course was also held at Shariah Academy on arrival of delegates to Islamabad which was graced by President IIU Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh who also distributed shields and certificates among participants.

Earlier, the tournament title was clinched by Iqra College of Technology (ICT) while team of Purchase & Store (P&S) section remained runner up. Overall 23 teams of the university participated in the tournament.

Award of best player of the tournament was given to Mr. Kashif Mehmood who was also captain of team (P&S).

Speaking on the occasion, Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja said that tournament was a healthy activity while he urged the organizer to keep arranging such activities in future. While lauding the organizers, Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja vowed that university administration would provide full support for arrangements of such constructive activities. He added that IIUI is proud of its talented employees and hoped that more activities of such nature would be organized in future with consistency.

Tournament organizing committee comprised of Mr. Tajammal Hussain, Ali Raafie, Faisal Shehzad and Rashid Abbasi.

Meanwhile, IIUI employees’ team has made place in final of the tape ball tournament of Margala Festival 2015 which will be played on June 14.

The cash prizes and appreciation letters were given by Sales Manager of Danesh. Both the teachers were given awards on their untiring efforts and dedication to the review process of MACMILLAN LANGUAGE TREE BOOKS series. LT Series is endorsed in IIUI Schools and review was focused to changes in line with values and culture of the society and vision of IIUI Schools.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Saeed ul Hasan Chishti, Director IPD lauded the meticulous work of the teachers and thanked Peak Publishing for acknowledging the work. Mr. Kashif Suhail Malik coordinated the review work while the review team was nominated by Ms. Saneeha Khalid.

He was addressing a seminar on “Different Dimensions of Pak-Saudi Relations in the light of current international situation” which was organized by Shah Faisal Welfare Trust, Pakistan.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said on the occasion that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have close brotherly relations which are deeply rooted in historic and Islamic bonds. “These relations would grow even stronger with the passage of time” he said.

President IIUI added that Saudi Arabia always felt the grief of Pakistan as its own grief. He told that he has been directed by the Saudi Government to deliver maximum in Pakistan. “I am proud that I am serving in Pakistan” he maintained.

He also mentioned his book which is written on Pak-Saudi Relations. Seminar was also attended by PML (N) Chairman Senator Raja Zafar ul Haq, Minister of State for Religious Affairs Peer Amin ul Hasant, Former Foreign Office Spokesman Masood Khan, Lieutenant Gen. R Abdul Qayum Malik, Peer Naqeeb ur Rehman and Dr. Ehsan ul Haq.

The proceedings of the meeting were conducted by Mr. Muhammad Awais Ejaz Khan, Deputy Dean FMS.

The meeting was mainly to review the semester performance, discuss course contents, forthcoming terminal exam 2015 etc.

Dr. Masoom in his interaction with faculty members was given briefing about the status of implementation plan, new academic strategy and innovation to boost the standard of education which was purposed earlier. The faculty members showed notable harmony in their academic contributions especially the implementation of three hours class time table which proved very effective both for the faculty and administrative sides. In his address, Dr. Masoom Yasinzai emphasized on team work with dedication and harmony to achieve even a bigger mile stone in education, management and research.

Rector IIUI purposed some SOPs for thesis supervisors of students while saying that everyone should follow the golden tenets of Islam to make their way easy and smooth. He also assured faculty members to minimize all the minor problems relating to department and academic improvement. Talking about research projects and thesis of the students, Dr. Masoom purposed mobile workshops regarding thesis supervision, code of conduct and guidelines for supervisors which would be extended to all faculties.

Deputy Dean FMS presented the statistical details about the number of students currently enrolled in FMS. He also told that, Board of Studies FMS has revised scheme of studies and courses to make more proficient results.

He also told that, FMS has proposed new degree programs of MBA in Supply Chain Management, MBA Executive weekend program and some certificate/diploma courses in Marketing. Syeda Shabana Kirmani, Chairperson, FMS (Female Campus) told that, the required number of classes of present semester have been achieved and students’ evaluation has also completed. At the end Rector IIUI appreciated all the members for their valuable suggestions and commended the faculty for bringing up new ideas.

Dr. Muhammad Irfan introduced the launching academic program of MSc in occupational health, safety and environmental management by Department of Environmental Science at IIU from Fall 2015 semester, which is the first ever program in Pakistan on this subject.

Emphasizing the importance of the subject, he said that the management of occupational health, safety and environment at workplace as a global issue, that is now taking a new turn because of rapid industrial and agricultural development, and the emergence of new products and processes in developing countries.

Dr. Irfan was of the views that, many of these countries are moving from manual labour to service mechanization in the main production sectors, such as manufacturing, mining, agriculture and construction, hence the potential occupational health and safety ramifications need to be anticipated. Dr. Irfan was highly appreciated and his efforts and steps in this regards were admired by the members of RCCI

On the occasion, Professor Dr N.B. Jumani, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences along with faculty members received the delegation at university. In her interaction with faculty members Dr. Saeeda Shah said teaching practice is one of the most important components of teachers training program.

It plays a very significant role in teacher’s preparation, enhancing their abilities and broader the exposure, so this area must be emphasized during preparation of future teachers. Dr. Jumani, briefed distinguished guests about the organization of the Department of Education, its academic programs and achievements of the University. Dr Muhammad Munir Kayani Acting Chairman Department of Education, also give details about the department and discussed the areas of mutual interests. The worthy guest agreed that mutual cooperation in research and other areas is beneficial for both universities. They also appreciated the way of training of teachers and tabled different aspects of the process of teacher training. Later on, the delegation members visited the Department of Education Female Campus and met with Dr. Samina Yasmeen Malik, Dy. Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and discussed the area of mutual interests.

Renowned international teaching trainer Dieter Bruhn from US and Dean Faculty of Language and Literature Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal are the trainers of the workshop while Director IPD Dr. Safeer Awan is coordinator of the workshop.

Around forty Madrasah teachers hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khayber Pakhtunkha (KP) are participating in the workshop.

The workshop includes communication language teaching, teaching pronunciation, vocabulary, lesson planning, teaching writing skills, teaching grammar and reading skills and interactive sessions to improve English language proficiency and teaching method of the participant teachers.

“Education bridges the gap between people and recent workshop would help in strengthening people to people contact with a positive outcome of good English language skills of the participants” said Dieter Bruhn. He hoped that sessions would be productive and participants would enjoy various interesting sessions.

Dr. Munawar Iqbal said that this workshop will help the participants to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies of English language. “English language is the only tool through which we can disseminate message of Islam globally and we should give it special importance to excel in various fields” he said.

He added that a teacher in the society possesses an important duty as he can make and break lives. He stressed upon the participants to learn English Grammar and communication and practice new ways of teaching in their profession.

Dr. Safeer Awan, who is coordinating the workshop apprised the participants about the schedule of the workshop and stressed upon them to avail this opportunity with devotion and sincerity.

He highlighted the value of English language for the Madrassah teachers in the contemporary world. Dr. Safeer also briefed about aims and objectives of the workshop.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh congratulated faculty members and students on achieving the award of best faculty in Spring Carnival. He also appreciated the efforts, preparation and dedication of the students and urged more of success in education, research and curricular activities. President IIUI termed students an ambassador of university, they must display fine moral character and attitude which surely be admired by people at large. He advised the students to respect the teachers while saying that teachers are responsible to beautify the society.

In her welcome address, Dr. Samina Malik appreciated the marvelous performance of the students in sports, curricula and co-curricular activities. She also thanked to president on sparing his precious time and encouraged the students. At the end, president distributed certificates of appreciation to the students who shinned in annual activities by the department.

In addition, more than 150 students who shined and won positions in the competitions of Spring Carnival were awarded medals, shields and certificates. The ceremony was graced as chief guest by Prof Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, while it was also attended by the Students’ Advisor Male Dr. Hafiz Abid Masood, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Dr. Nabi bux Jummani, Deputy Students’ Advisor Dr. Abdul Qadir Haroon, Deputy Director Sports Manzoor Hussain and large number of students. In his speech, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said IIUI is focusing quality of education and maintaining the milieu of peaceful in its campuses; students are quite in parental guidance and governance.

He stressed upon students to revive the Muslim legacy of knowledge by working hard and taking interest in modern advancements. President said prevailing circumstances require dissemination of tolerance and harmony among people and IIUI is key institution which is playing progressive role for building peace and stability. He urged the students to be innovative in their respective fields while congratulating the winners and position holders in the competitions.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh was of the views that such activities create harmony and brotherhood among students and refine the moralities with character building. Dr. Abid Masood thanked to the management of the university on providing full co-operation and support to organize such a mega event.

The meeting of Dr. Al-Draiweesh with the faculty members was also joined by the Dean FBAS Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sher, Director General AF&P Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja, Director Administration Khalid Mehmood Raja, Chairman Department of Computer Science Dr. Husnain Naqvi and Chairmen of the other departments and number of faculty members.

During his speech to the faculty members, President IIUI stressed that research work be further enhanced and efforts pertaining to arrangements of national and international seminars, conferences and workshop must be expedited.

He lauded the contribution of FBAS while saying that faculty is contributing maximum number of research articles in comparison of other faculties which is a positive omen for academic excellence. He directed that initiatives for exchange of faculty with other national and international universities and steps for MoUs in research be taken. Dr. Al-Draiweesh thanked all the faculty members for hard work and assured that infrastructural and technical problems of the faculty would be solved on priority basis.

Amid detailed meeting, Dr. Muhammad Sher briefed President IIUI and the participants about the future activities and goals of faculty. He vowed that faculty would keep delivering maximum according to the expectations.

On the occasion, President IIUI also listened to the problems of faculty members and assured that all the resources would be utilized to provide an ideal working milieu to the teachers. He also urged that departments such as Physics should start work on Solar Energy project while adding that the department would be provided full support in this regard.

At the end, Dean FBAS and teachers thanked President IIUI for his visit and discussion, on important points.

In the poster exhibition, students of MS I and BS VIII participated which is a part of major course of MS is named “Modern Sociological Theorists.” The pictures and major work of seven contemporary theorists, three classic theorists and Muslim theorists who have contributed to the field of Sociology were displayed during the exhibition. The Chairperson Sociology Dr. Rabia Gul thanked the President, the Director Female Campus, Dean FSS, and the other guests for visiting the exhibition which deeply motivated and encouraged the students.

Academicians, teachers, and students from both campuses also attended the lecture. Dr. Muhammad Munir opined that the principle of legality is the cornerstone of the rights of the accused under Islamic criminal justice system. It is the most basic principle (mabda’ usuli) of Islamic criminal law. This principle has two postulates: 1) no crime without law; and 2) no punishment without law. He further explored that, the natural outcome of these two principles is another principle, that is, “no retroactive application of criminal law”. The majority of authors consider the principle of legality as absolute however“. Dr. Munir curves out certain exceptions to it.

He explained that in case a crime endangers the peace and security of the state or the interest of the community is involved or giving retrospective effect would be necessitated by the interest of the community rather than the individual or the application of the principle is beneficial to the accused, then it is allowed to give criminal law retrospective effect, such was the case in li‘an, qadhaf, and zihar. In addition, he found out that the principle of legality is not against Islamic law as is the opinion of some scholars; this principle is intended to safeguard the fundamental rights of the accused either by not charging him or giving him lesser punishment even if that punishment be promulgated subsequent to the commission of the crime.

Dr. Munir held that books of classical Islamic law do not focus on the basic principles of Islamic law. Those that exist are either mentioned in each separate chapter devoted to a specific crime or they must be found by deduction. He concluded that adhering to the principle of legality proves that Islamic criminal justice system was well advanced since the dawn of Islam.

Professor Dr. Zia-ul-Haq, in his speech on the occasion, thanked Dr. Munir for delivering such a scholarly and thought-provoking lecture. He said Dr. Munir is an invaluable asset to the University. He emphasized Dr. Munir’s contributions to the Faculty of Shari‘ah and Law and Islamic Research Institute. He vowed to make IRI a centre of excellence in research and added that IRI is planning to launch a series of seminars and workshops on different aspects of academic research. The first workshop in this regard is expected to be on academic writing and technical editing. He concluded his talk with thanking Dr. Munir and participants again for making such a beneficial event possible. After the lecture there was a question-answer session in which the audience enthusiastically participated.

• HEC has changed its ranking mechanism in 2014, where it has given an overall ranking of the universities basing the scores of various variables, besides issuing ranking in different discipline categories .This is unlike what HEC did last year. In 2013, HEC has three categories in ‘General’ category – Large, Medium and Small. IIUI ranked 9th in the ‘General – Large’ category , which HEC did not issue in 2014. This clearly indicates that the journalist did not bother to look into the details as he was destined to malign IIUI only.
• In the overall general ranking issued by HEC this year, IIUI stands at 13th position securing 55.36 .
• Please visit the following HEC website to know the current status of IIUI in General Universities (Large), having over 7000 student body, while IIUI has around 25000 students from across the continents: http://www.hec.gov.pk/. Interestingly, IIUI status has improved there from 9th to 5th. Thus, it clearly indicates that the author of the story had a mala fide intention to defame the University and its official, so he did without caring for the facts, which speak contrary to what he posed in the story.

Another important aspect of IIUI that has not been well understood by him is that IIUI has many institutes and faculties wherein Arabic is the primary language, like Islamic Research Institute, Dawa’h Academy, Shariah Academy and Faculty, Faculty of Ussulludin etc. These are some of the major rather mother faculties of IIUI. That was the reason of making Arabic and English as its official languages. This university has unique features for instances having a separate campus for female on equal footing with male campus and international students from more than forty countries.