He expressed these views being a chief guest at concluding ceremony of a three-day workshop on “Towards Understanding Iqbal in 21st Century” organized by Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IIIRD) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). Acting President Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed and Director Coordination IIIRD Dr. Talib Hussain Sial and resource person of the workshop Khurram Ali Shafique also joined the concluding ceremony. Urdu language teachers of the Islamabad model colleges participated in three day workshop. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai while appreciating the role of IIIRD urged the organisers to hold another workshop of same nature, invite scholars and teachers across the country. He stressed on the participant teachers to be devoted to their profession while saying that nations cannot be built without good teachers. “Societies with racism and sectarianism face decline, we would have to ignore our personal differences and introduce our students with true message of Iqbal” he said. Rector IIUI added that teachers can give a new life to the nation, they are the real builders, they should first study and understand the core message of Iqbal and disseminate it to students and to the society at large. He lauded the efforts of Dr Mumtaz Ahmed and Dr. Talib Hussain Sial for conducting such an important and valuable workshop on Iqbal.

Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, in his address on the occasion announced that IIRD will provide every possible cooperation to Islamabad Model colleges for organizing such workshops in future. “Educational institutions and society have a close link, educational institutions can pave the way to progress of society” He said.

Earlier, Dr. Talib Hussain Sial briefed the participants about objectives IIIRD and its “outreach” programme. Representing the participants of the workshop, Ms. Samina of Islamabad Model College For Girls, Sector F-7/2, Islamabad and Sher Ali, Lecturer, Islamabad Model College For Boys, Sector F-10/4, Islamabad shared their views about the experience of workshop and termed it as a precious opportunity to understand the message of Iqbal. At the end, certificates of were distributed among the participants of the workshop by Rector IIUI and President.

These views were expressed by the speakers of a two-day workshop on “Testing and Evaluation in the Discipline of Humanities” organized by Urdu Department (Female Campus) of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).

Renowned literary figures affiliated with literature and research, Dr. Najiba Arif, Sheeraz Fazaldad, Dr. Humaira Ishfaq and Dr. Sabahat Mushtaq delivered valuable lectures.

Speaking in workshop, Dr Najiba Arif said that best literature must reflect the reality of life, while both literature and research be accordance with contemporary circumstances of the society. Dr. Humaira discussed Urdu literature and use of new technology and modern ways in its teaching. She added that societal behaviors and socio political circumstances of the society get absorb in the literature. Sheeraz Fazaldad, while talking on the importance of the workshop said that there is a dire need to introduce students with new avenues of modern research. Dr. Sabahaht, in her lecture discussed way of expression and use of language for research. At the end of the workshop, Director female campus distributed certificates among the participants of the workshop.

In his address Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said that negative approach and conflicted attitude can ruin the society we should always discourage negative and passive thinking. He further said that it is utmost need to give pace to our efforts and struggle to achieve the core cause of the university. This dream may only come true when all the concerned officers work together with sincerity. Rector IIU said that high officials will call on for the recommendations for vision 2025 soon. Dr. Masoom, wished good luck for the officers who got retirement in recent pat.

On the occasion in his address Acting President Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad showed strong hope in his address and said that all the officers may keep their efforts and devotions for the university up. He said that we should present ourselves as role model to our subordinates so that the peaceful environment may prevail in the university.

Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman said that every officer should care of that he would be accountable in front of Allah for his deeds and actions. He further showed deep satisfaction that every member of the university is working with honesty and undivertedly . He felt proud that IIUI is considered top ranked universities of Pakistan.

At the end of ceremony the officers who have been retired in recent past presented shields from OWA. Earlier Raja Muhammad Munir thanked to all the worthy guests and presented them bouquets.

To organize Eid Milan Party was decided in the executive body meeting of OWA. The meeting was chaired by the president of OWA Raja Muhammad Munir while Vice President OWA Saif ur Rehman, General Secretary Rana Asghar Ali Shahid, Finance Secretary Noor Hussain, Media Secretary Syed Muzammil Hussain were also present on the occasion. Other members including Dost Muhammad, Hawa Yaseen, Altaf Barki, Zulqarnain Akhtar also attended the meeting.

Renowned international teaching trainer Don Johnson from US and Dean Faculty of Language & Literature Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal are the resource persons of the workshop while Advisor Student Affairs (male) Dr. Safeer Awan is coordinator of the workshop. Around forty Madrasah teachers from Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir, Peshawar, Mohmand Agency, Malakand, Peshawar, Islamabad and other areas of the country 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.

In his welcome note on first day of the workshop, 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 was of the view that Arabic is no doubt important for Muslims but it is also need of hour to equip ourselves with good English language proficiency. 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.

Don Johnson, in his introductory remarks informed the participants about the aims of the workshop and said it would be one of the best experiences of life to teach Islamic scholars. He said it will also provide an opportunity to teachers to learn from those with more experience.

Dr. Safeer Awan who is coordinating the workshop informed the participants about the schedule of the workshop and stressed upon them to avail this opportunity with devotion and sincerity. Two-week long workshop will conclude on September 06.

Day first of the workshop was attended by a large number of students of the faculty. Participants took keen interest in the lectures of Dr. Uzma Rehman who is resource person of workshop and works as Research Associate in University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed showed deep concern over the damage caused by rainwater and directed responsible authorities to complete the repairing work before the start of the upcoming semester so that students may not face any problem. Dr. Mumtaz while appreciating the rehabilitation efforts of the administrative officers directed to expedite the efforts to solve the issue at permanent bases. The meeting observed that rainwater caused irremediable loss but efforts of the staff to drain out the water were remarkable.

The meeting decided that HEC and other concerned departments will be contacted to help for recovery of the loss caused by rains. It was also decided in the meeting that precautionary measures will be taken to avoid such events in future while a committee was formed to solve this issue.

During the meeting Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman, Vice President (AF&P) lauded the role of administrative officers and other staff members who inspite of vacations reached on the occasion and controlled the situation.

Meeting was attended by Dr Zaitoon Begum, Director female campus, Shagufta Haroon, Director Academics, Dr. Muhammad Sher, Dean Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences, Raja Khalid Mehmood, Director Admin, Engr. Tahir Khan, Deputy Director, Project & Development, Rana Asghar Ali Shahid, Addl. Director Finance and other responsible officers. Few days back Maryam block of the female campus of university was badly damaged when rainwater entered in the basement of the block.

It is pertinent to mention that admissions tests at IIUI have been started from Monday, August 15, 2013 and a large number of students have applied for various degree programs of the university.

He said that Holy Quran was revealed in holy month of Ramadan which is golden source of guidance for human beings. He said that we should struggle hard to find the blessings of Laila tul Qadar which is better night than that thousand of months and seek the salvation from Allah. Dr. Sajid ur Rehman said that secret of our success is lies under the following the orders of Allah so that we should only focus towards the teaching of Muhammad (P.B.U.H).

He said that we should not forget our neighbors, poor and orphans in the time of Eid felicities. At the end Dr. Sajid ur Rehman made prayer for the peace, prosperity and progress of Pakistan as well as unity of Muslim Ummah.

In concluding ceremony, special Dua was conducted which was attended by Director Female Campus Dr. Zaitoon Begum and Incharge DCW Shagufta Umer. Dr Zaitoon Begum paid gratitude to Shagufta Umer for her cooperation in organizing training programme and special dua at concluding ceremony. Books published by Dawah Academy were also distributed among the participants of the ceremony and Tarjuma o Tafseer classes.