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Islamabad, March 21, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Business Incubation Centre (BIC) of International Islamic University Islamabad IIU-BIC as part of its entrepreneurial drive has joined hands with Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries (ICSTSI) to organize a Twin Cities Startup Competition in collaboration with COMSATS University Islamabad, where 35 startups from over 11 universities took part in this event. Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig (SI) graced his presence as a Chief Guest during the opening ceremony of this event. In his remarks Dr. Shahid said that it made him extremely happy that young innovators are engaging in development and entrepreneurship and lauded the efforts of IIU-BIC and ICSTSI for joining hands to strengthen Academia-Industry linkages.

Ms. Noshaba Awais, Director (RI), Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad was guest of honour who encouraged startups to keep working hard and become driving force behind positive change in the society. Mr. Muhammad Jamil (Executive Member ICSTSI) and Mr. Aqeel Abbasi, Executive Member ICSTSI, appreciated about the response from all participating universities for engagement in this competition and lauded the response by IIU-BIC to support this competition, on this occasion he also appreciated the cooperation by COMSATS Islamabad for providing the venue for this activity.

According to details the top 10 startups from this competition will be invited to take part in the Business Expo 2023 in which is going to be held during the month of May, 2023 being organized by ICSTSI, in which all will get a chance to interact with industry, promote their business models and also get an opportunity to get into joint collaborations. Earlier, Engr. Muhammad Ahsen Mirza, Director IIU-BIC in his opening remarks emphasized that these activities are the foundations to get startups recognized, however it is extremely important for startups to have strong willingness if they are to become entrepreneurs.

Engr. Usama Bin Mansoor, Assistant Director IIU-BIC, who was among the jury members to evaluate participating startups also spoke on this occasion and lauded role of ICSTSI to take a positive step to collaborate with IIUI, which he hoped would be a continuous process and many such activities would be organized in the near future. He added that that all startups competing should find methods of working together especially in this difficult economic situation, so that more viable solutions can come forward and support the local eco-system.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

Islamabad, March 21, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Faculty of Languages and Literature (FLL) organized its annual faculty get-together. This is an annual tradition wherein all departments of FLL come together to celebrate each other’s success and to interact with each other in a lively and informal manner.

Dr. Ayaz Afsar, Vice President Academics was the chief guest. Lauding the efforts of the faculty, Dr. Ayaz Afsar, Vice President Academics assured of maximum support and cooperation. He said that the Faculty of Languages and Literature is the first faculty to implement this part of the new strategic plan. He appreciated the gesture of acknowledging people and hoped that it would continue in future as well.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Najeeba Arif, Dean FLL, showed satisfaction over the performance of the faculty in the past one year. She said that spring is the month of revival and optimism and it is with this spirit that the FLL would move forward to achieve greater successes in the coming year. Dr. Najeeba also announced two award categories on the occasion: the best employee award of the year 2022-23 and the best faculty member award of the year 2022-23. Two awards were given for each category in every department, to equally acknowledge the contributions of both the male and female wings.

From the Dean office, Mr. Sharafat Hussain was given the best employee award. In the Urdu department, Ms. Shazia Sarwar and Mr. Hassan Mujtaba were given the best employee awards while Dr. Aziz Ibn ul Hassan and Dr. Naeema Bibi were declared the best faculty members. Mr. Aqib Khan and Mr. Shahzad Saleem earned the best employee award while awards of the best faculty member went to Dr. Asma Mansoor and Mr. Syed Rashid Mehmood. In the CLT unit, the best employee awards went to Mr. Yasir Ali and Ms. Nosheen Asif while Ms. Aneela Naz and Mr. Mohammad Nadeem were given the best faculty member award.

Dr. Najeeba Arif said that this was a team-based acknowledgement of their colleagues and its purpose was to motivate everyone in FLL to carry on working in the same vein. She further added that the faculty members were given awards based upon their notable research output, outstanding student feedback and the extra administrative tasks they perform; the employees were given awards for their diligence, alacrity, reliability and a positive personal demeanour.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

Islamabad, March 18, 2023 (PPI-OT): Funeral prayers of Ruitong LI (Yaqoob), a Chinese student of BS Translation and Interpretation who passed away in an accident on March 15, were offered at new campus of the International Islamic university Islamabad (IIUI).

Vice President Administration and Finance, Dr. N.B. Jumani along with other high ups, Students Advisor Dr. Rizwan Aftab, faculty members, employees and a large number of students participated in the funeral prayers. The deceased student was buried in the H 11 graveyard.

News of the demise of Yaqoob in an accident has engulfed the campuses with grief. The university leadership has expressed deep sorrow and grief on the loss of the precious life of its student. IIUI President has prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

Islamabad, March 18, 2023 (PPI-OT): IIU administration held reception ceremony in honour of the 3 new faculty members in the rank of Professor, delegated from the Islamic University of Madinah, to teach in Faculty of Usuluddin and Faculty of Sharia and Law IIU.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

Islamabad, March 16, 2023 (PPI-OT): President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, held an interactive meeting with the differently abled male and female students studying in various departments of the university. Worthy President said that if any of these students face an issue he/ she must directly approach his office where they will be heard completely.

He assured that all the differently abled students shall have full support and cooperation during their studies and their issues shall be solved on priority basis. IIUI President paid tribute to their parents for encouraging and making arrangements for the studies. On the occasion, students thanked IIUI President for continuous support and conveyed regards and wishes from their parents.

Meanwhile, Dr. Muhammad Khan, Director Academics, on the directives of President IIUI listened to the issues of the students and assured that all the problems shall be solved as soon as possible. Addressing the students, he said they were the omen of encouragement for all of us while he also vowed that anyone creating issues in the campus for the differently abled students shall not be tolerated.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk