Webinar on International Humanitarian Law and Henry Dunant Law Moot Competition held at IUB

Bahawalpur, June 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):“International Humanitarian Law is an emerging field that is ripe for the hundreds of aspirants of law”, these were the comments shared by one of the brightest minds of Pakistan in the field of IHL, Dilawar Khan during IUB Law Mooting Society’s webinar held on International Humanitarian Law and Henry Dunant Law Moot Competition.

Other speakers that joined us were Amna Riaz, Asif Khan, Ali Imran Shah and Ahsan Qazi. All of them shared vibrant details and their insight regarding the field and how competitions are enhancing the academic and professional lives of law students. Dean Faculty of Law Dr. Aftab Hussain Gillani also joined as guest of honour and applauded the efforts of the society. Mr. Jibran Jamshed moderated and organized the session that provided much-needed awareness regarding IHL and Mooting in students of IUB and Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

IUB organized a one-day Training Workshop for the Teachers and Heads of all the Affiliated Colleges

Bahawalpur, June 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):On the direction of Vice Chancellor Engineer Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, a one-day training workshop was organized for the teachers and heads of all the affiliated colleges regarding the Associate Degree Program (ADP). Prof. Dr. Tahir Nadeem and Noshin Malik from the Department of Education spoke on education and learning. Prof. Dr. Bushra Naz from the Department of English provided information on English language teaching. Teachers from associate colleges were made aware of internal examinations, materials, teaching and learning issues and other modern methods.

The training workshop was chaired by Prof. Dr. Moazzam Jameel, Registrar, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. He appreciated the special cooperation of Prof. Dr. Irshad Hussain, Director, Undergraduate Studies Centre in organizing the workshop. In the expert panel, Talib Hussain, Additional Controller of Examinations, informed about the problems related to organization. At the end of the training workshop, it was reiterated that this associate degree program will introduce students to modern education system and will introduce an international level system from which graduate students from international and global educational networks will be rooted.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

Vice Chancellor IUB visited the Head Office of Pakistan Oil Seed Development Board Islamabad

Bahawalpur, June 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur recently visited the Head Office of Pakistan Oil Seed Development Board Islamabad and met with Dr. Khair Muhammad Kakar, Managing Director. Dr. Muhammad Ali Raza, Post Doctor of Sichuan Agriculture University China Were present. Discussions were held on support for ongoing agricultural projects and joint ventures at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

Both sides agreed that the Pakistan Oilseed Development Board would provide full support for the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Maize and Soybean Mega Project. Managing Director Dr. Khair Muhammad Kakar said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is playing a significant role in agricultural development not only in South Punjab but also in the whole country which will be fully encouraged. The occasion also saw the development of cooperation for three major projects.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

IUBIAN receives the highest accolade a young person can – The Diana Award

Bahawalpur, June 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):M. Asim Masoom Zubair from the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has received a prestigious Diana Award (UK) due to his work for the advancement of sustainable development goals among students and youth in the last five years. He was particularly acknowledged due to his social or humanitarian efforts in Bahawalpur, Pakistan amid the #COVID19 Pandemic. He is the former president of IUB Science Society and leads more than 10 projects in 2020. Asim worked on the frontline as a healthcare professional during the initial outbreak of COVID-19 and led the IU-Care Hand Sanitizers project and produced 5,000 bottles of hand sanitizers and distributed them free of cost to reduce the spread of the disease.

A countrywide campaign started by Asim helped to raise further awareness of the virus. Alongside this vital work, Asim has run many events and programs in IUB to raise awareness of cancer and other issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals benefitting thousands of students in Bahawalpur. Asim is a leader and role model for his fellow students, with his inspirational posts amassing him a following of 50,000 people on social media. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex.

In an interview, Asim thanked the worthy vice chancellor Islamia University Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob for providing various opportunities to the students so they can polish and imply their leadership skills. He also thanked his dean, faculty of pharmacy IUB, Dr Naveed Akhtar and advisor IUBSS Dr. Qaiser Jabeen for their support in his student-led projects. He also thanked all the faculty members particularly Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Madni, for his mentorship, trust and nominating him for this award which comes in through a rigorous nomination process and nominations were judged by Diana Award UK panel using the criteria guide and scoring guide which has been created to measure the quality of youth social action.

Asim dedicated this award to all the young students of IUB, his alma mater, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and his beloved country Pakistan. The worthy Vice Chancellor Islamia University Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob and faculty member of IUB has congratulated the young leader on receiving this prestigious award for the university and wish him all the best for his future endeavours. In closing, he said that this award goes to every young leader who wants to go above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change in Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

IUB Conducted a Training Workshop on Kitchen Gardening

Bahawalpur, June 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Training workshop on Kitchen Gardening was conducted by Cut-flower and Vegetable Production, Research and Training Cell, Department of Horticultural Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Large number of students and farmers participated in the workshop. Project Director, Dr. Muhammad Rashid Shaheen briefed about the training and lightened the importance of Kitchen Gardening. Dr. Muhammad Nafees, Chairman, Department of Horticultural Sciences, while welcoming the audience put emphasis on the importance and hygenic food produced from home garden.

Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha in his address said that this training will be beneficial for community development because kitchen gardening is a community activity. Prof. Dr. Moazzam Jameel, Registrar, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Prof. Dr. Tanveer Hussain Turabi, Chairman, Department of Forestry, Range and Wild life graced the occasion. Progressive farmer Muhammad Sardar from chak 6 B/C spoke about farmer’s concern regarding professional help from institute; he demanded that we as an institute should encourage these activities so that our next generation will have more experience of field and entrepreneurship.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

Preparation of Paigham-e-Pakistan Training Manuals at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur, June 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Third Consultative Meeting of Experts for Preparation of Paigham-e-Pakistan Training Manuals at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. It was organized by Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad in Collaboration with the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Engr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad participated in the meeting via zoom.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Director General, Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad conducted the meeting whereas, Prof. Dr. Aftab Hussain Gillani, Dean, Faculty of Law/Chairman, Department of Pakistan Studies, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Prof. Dr. Abdul Qudoos Suhaib, Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Prof. Dr. Musavir Hussain Bukhari, Chairman, Department of Political Science, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, and other senior faculty members including policy makers, religious leaders and member of the civil society. During the meeting, planning for organizing various activities of Paigham-e-Pakistan in Bahawalpur region was finalized. The content of Paigham-e Pakistan manuals were also shared with the participant of the meeting.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/