October-09

IIUI Organizes Quran Khawani
The female campus of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) organized a Quarn Khawani at its Cafeteria for Martyred students of the university. Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President (A&F) IIUI and a number of female Teachers, Students, and employees participated in Quran khwani and prayed for departed souls of October 20th, 2009 bomb blasts at IIUI. Quran Khawani was held at the female cafeteria of the International Islamic University (IIUI) to remember those who laid their lives due to 20th Oct. 2009 blasts at the University. Picture shows Vice President, Parveen Qadir Agha, Teachers, Employees and Students reciting the Holy Quran.
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More Condole with IIUI
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has received a wide range of condolence and sympathetic messages from more leading personalities. Mohammad Azam Khan Swati, Minister of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Professor Dr. Mohammad Farid Khan, Vice Chancellor, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Dr. Naseer Ali Kha, Director Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Professor Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Dean, Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, Abdul Rashid Turabi, Jamaat-e-Islami Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Dr. Shahnaz Hamid Mian, General Secretary, Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), Zahid Majeed, General Secretary, Academic Staff Association, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad and others Educational, Religious and Political from all over the Pakistan have condemned the tragic incident and condoled with IIUI teachers, students and employees.
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IIUI is Open and Fully Working, Dr. Siddiqui
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), is open and functioning from Monday, 26, 2009. Everything is peaceful and all possible measures have been taken to provide security within the campus. It was announced by IIUI President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui in a statement issued here Thursday afternoon. He added that however, a campaign seems to have been launched by some supporters of the terrorists to scare students, teachers and employees from coming to the university by spreading baseless rumours. Dr. Siddiqui said that miscreants are resorting to misuse of modern technology and spreading rumours through blogs, e-mails, community websites and SMS. Dr. Siddiqui appealed to parents of the students to ignore all these rumours.
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Another victim of bomb blasts Expires
Another victim of bomb blasts at the International Islamic University, Islamabad Miss Tayyiba Hanif (Department of English) expired at NESCOM hospital Islamabad Tuesday morning (27th October, 2009). She was laid to rest at Lala Zar, Rawalpindi. A large number of IIUI teachers and Students participated in the funeral. IIU Rector Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice Presidents Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Parveen Qadeer Agha, Faculty members, Students and Executive officers have expressed their grief over sad demise of Tayyiba Hanif. They prayed Allah Almighty to place deceased’s soul in eternal peace. For condolences and contact details please approach Syed Muzammil Hussain (051-9019249)
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Diversity of IIUI Victims
Various departments of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) lost its brilliant students due to bomb blasts of October 20, 2009. Statistics provided by the university depict diversity of the victims as two students namely Syeda Amna Batool & Amna Tahir were from the department of English while Sidra Khalid was studying in Mathematics department, fourth female martyr namely Hina was from the department of Computer Science. Hafiz Nafees & Hafiz Khlail ur Rehman were martyrs of the department of Arabic while their third classmate Waqar Khalid is still struggling for life in a hospital having suffered 65% burns. Three female students namely Maham Shuja of the department of Media and Mass Communication, Aqsa studying in the department of the software engineering and Tayyaba of the English Department are in critical position in hospitals. The University has appealed to all to pray for who laid their lives and those who were injured.
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IIUI Reopens with two Massive “Save Pakistan” Rallies
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) reopened on Monday with two separate massive “Save Pakistan” rallies after it remained closed due to October 20, 2009 bomb blasts. The Rallies were led by University Rector Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui and Vice Presidents Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari & Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha. Teachers, Students, Officers & Employees of the university took part in these rallies. First rally started from the boys hostel of the university and culminated at the Shariah Faculty-site of the bomb blast whereas second rally started from the female campus of the university and ended at the female Cafeteria which is the spot of the second blast. IIUI Rector, President and Vice Presidents speaking on the occasion strongly condemned bomb blasts and said that terrorists can not shake our determination to spread knowledge. They can not defeat us in discharging our responsibilities to save Pakistan by spreading true spirit of Islam which advocates for peace and harmony in the society. They paid tribute to the martyrs and injured persons of the bomb blasts at IIUI. They laid floral wreaths at the spots of bomb blasts. Director Dawah Academy & Khatib Faisal Mosque Professor Sajid Ur Rehman led collective prayers for the departed souls and for early recovery of injured students and employees of the university. Glimpses of the rallies The Teachers, officers & employees of the university announced one day salary for the victims of the blasts. Participants demanded government of Pakistan to pay for victims of the blasts. Students lit candles and laid floral wreaths for their departed friends. Strict security measures were taken by IIUI administration. IIUI President Dr. Siddiqui could not control his sentiments and wept. Only Pak flags were carried by the participants. Slogans of Pakistan and its Ideology were raised by the participants. Rallies were widely covered by print and electronic media. IIUI Rector Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik addressing at the Rally to remember Victims of October 20th Bomb Blasts. He is flanked by IIUI President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice President Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari and others. IIUI Rector Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui and others leading a rally to remember Victims of October 20th Bomb Blasts as the University reopened on Monday.
IIUI Rector Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui Vice President Parveen Agha and others laying Floral Wreath at the site of October 20th Bomb Blasts.	IIUI Rector Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice President Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari and others laying Floral Wreath at the site of October 20th Bomb Blasts.
IIUI students expressing grief at the rally to remember martyrs of October 20th Bomb Blasts as the University reopened on Monday.	IIUI students expressing their anger over October 20th Bomb Blasts as the University reopened on Monday. They vowed to continue their studies with out any fear
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Press Release From IIUI
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) officially requested to the government of Pakistan to pay the monetary compensation to the victims of suicide attack occurred on October 20, 2009 at Women cafeteria and Shariah Faculty. In a letter to the Ministry of Interior Government of Pakistan, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President IIUI said that suicide bombers hit the IIUI on 20th October 2009 resulting the deaths of 4 Female & 2 Male students and one innocent employee. In addition 4 students are still in a critical condition. 40 students & employees were injured and hospitalized. The University sent a list of victims and expect that the government will give a positive response
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IIUI will Reopen Today
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) will reopen today on Monday 26th October 2009. All the academic and administrative activities will resume on Monday. University administration issued instructions to all students, teachers & employees to attend the university normally. Classes will start from morning of 26th October 2009. University busses will run on all routes to collect the students and employees.
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“Save Pakistan Rally” at IIUI on Monday 26th October
“Save Pakistan Rally” will be held at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Monday 26th October 2009 when the university will reopen after closing of five days due to two suicide blast at Shariah Faculty and Women Cafeteria on October 20, 2009. Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector IIUI, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Vice President IIUI will lead the students rally. This rally will start at 11.00 a.m. from the boys hostel lawn and will go to the Shariah Faculty. Where the students will lay dawn the flowers in memory of their fellows who have been martyred during the suicidal attack. A large number of Students, teachers, and Employees will participate in the rally. An other rally of female students will start from the women campus and go the Women Cafeteria where the girls students lay down the flowers. The Purpose of these rallies is to show the determination and courage of the students, teachers & employees against the terrorist attacks on Pakistan and educational institution. The students will also pray for the solidarity, security and peace for Pakistan.
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Funeral prayer of a student of IIUI
Funeral prayer of Miss Amna Batool student of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) held at a Mosque. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI, Officers, employees, students, relatives and local community participated	Funeral prayer of Miss Amna Batool student of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) held at a Mosque. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI, Officers, employees, students, relatives and local community participated
Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President, IIUI laying floral wreath on the grave of Sidra Khalid, a student of IIUI
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IIUI Gets More International and National Sympathy
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has received a wide range of condolence and sympathetic messages from International & National level. The messages bearing sympathy and condolence are pouring in. The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mash’allah Shakeri has conveyed a message of Sympathy and condolence to the International Islamic University Islamabad from people and government of Islamic Republic of Iran. The Message says: I am inclined to express my deep sense of regret and sorrow on the occurrence of the terrorist incident on October 20, 2009 in that esteemed university, and extend my sympathy with you in this connection. While offering my condolence to the families of the victims, I denounce this painful and inhuman incident, and I hope that the roots of terrorism, in any form, be eradicated from Islamic territories. Messages of condolence and sympathy from various institutions within Pakistan are also coming. Professor Dr. Muhammad Farid Khan, Vice Chancellor, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Dr. Mehmood ul Hassan Butt, Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Vice Chancellors of other Pakistani universities have also condoled the tragic incident. Meanwhile Pakistani missions in various countries held Fateha Khawani for IIUI bomb blasts victims. They paid tributes to those who lost lives on Tuesday
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Quran Khawani at Faisal Mosque
A collective Quran Khawani was held at the Faisal Mosque for departed souls of October 20th, 2009 bomb blasts at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI). A number of leading religious and political personalities including Qazi Hussain Ahmed IIUI Rector Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice President IIUI Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Khattib Faisal Mosque Dr. Sajid ur Rehman, along with Students, teachers and employees were present on the occasion.
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The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Visits IIUI
The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Mr. Khawaja Muhammad Sharif accompanied a number of the Judges visited the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) to condole with IIUI authorities and students over the loss of lives due to bomb blasts of October 20th, 2009. He was received by IIUI President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui and other officials of the university. The Chief Justice expressed his grief over the tragic incident and said that terrorists are not sincere to Pakistan & Islam. Khawaja Muhammad Sharif laid a floral wreath on the site of bomb blasts and offered Fateh for departed Souls. Later the Chief Justice visited various Hospitals of Islamabad to inquire about health of injured students of IIUI bomb blasts. He was accompanied by Dr. Shabbir Ahmed Kallu Principal Medical Officer of the university.
Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Mr. Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif along with other judges of Lahore High Court and Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) offering fateha for the martyrs of the suicidal attack on Shariah Faculty of IIUI on 20th October	Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Mr. Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif along with other judges of Lahore High Court inquiring from doctors about a female student of International Islamic University Islamabad under treatment at CCU in PIMS
Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Mr. Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif presenting a flower to a female student of International Islamic University Islamabad under treatment at PIMS, who received injuries in the 20th October suicide bomb blast
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IIUI Meeting reviews after Bomb Blasts situation
A meeting to review the situation after the bomb blasts was held at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI). It was attended by Rector, Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice Presidents Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari and Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha and Deans and Directors of all constituent units. They expressed their resolve to face the situation amicably and continue academic activities with out any halt. The meeting was told that the university administration is fully assisting victims of the blasts. A student tayyaba Hanif who was seriously injured was given financial support of 1.2 million rupees to obtain life saving drugs from abroad. The meeting also decided to hold Fateha Khawani for martyrs of bomb blasts on Friday 23rd October 2009 at the Faisal Mosque after Friday prayer. A Save Pakistan rally shall also be held at the new campus of the university on Monday 26th October 2009 at 11.30 a.m. Rector, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), President, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice President, Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari and Deans and directors of the University reviewing situation after blasts of Tuesday at the Campus.
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IIUI Gets Wide International and National Sympathy
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has received a wide range of condolence and sympathetic messages from International & National level. The messages bearing sympathy and condolence are pouring in. American Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson too has conveyed a message of sympathy and condolence from people and Government of the United States to the International Islamic University Islamabad. The Message says: “On behalf of the American people, please accept my heartfelt condolences for the terrorist bombings yesterday at the International Islamic University, Pakistan’s premier Islamic educational institution. We are deeply saddened by the violent attack on your university, staff and students. On thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones and were injured in this vicious attack”. The Kenyan High Commissioner to Pakistan has also conveyed a message of sympathy and condolence from people and Government of Kenya to the International Islamic University Islamabad. The Message was conveyed by Siyat Osman Ibrahim, Head of Chancery, Deputy Head of Mission during his visit to the university on Thursday. Meanwhile Pakistani missions in various countries held Fateha Khawani for IIUI bomb blasts victims. They paid tributes to those who lost lives on Tuesday.
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Yousaf Jasim Al Hijji and others Condole
International Islamic Charitable Organization Kuwait has sent a similar message to the President of the IIUI in which chairman of the organization Yousaf Jasim al Hijji has expressed grief over loss of lives and condemned bomb blasts at the IIUI campus. Other messages have been sent by Dr. Sahibzada, Director Islamic Center of West Michigan USA, Steve Snow, Senior Policy Analyst, U.S Commission on International Religious Freedom, Chis Woolf, News Editor, The World (Boston), Professor Mike Mannion, PVC International, Glasgow, UK, Professor Waqar Ahmed, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Enterprise Middlesex University, UK, Qian Xuemei, Associate Professor, The School of International Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China, Cheryl Badhams of the Birmingham City University.
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A press conference addressed by IIUI Rector and President
Yesterday, on the 20th of October, 2009, the International Islamic University Islamabad, H-10 Campus was struck by two separate terror attacks. The fist attack took place at around 3:15 p.m. when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the door of the International Café in the Women’s Campus of the University. The attacker was dressed in a ‘burqa’ and was wearing ladies shoes. Our security guard Mr. Shoukat present at duty on the main entrance stopped him from entering the building, at which he shot Mr. Shoukat in the rear abdomen and ran towards the dining hall of the café. He was again stopped by Mr. Pervaiz Masih, a worker in the café, at which he blew himself up. As a result of this attack, two students, Miss Sidra Khalid and Miss Amna Tahir died on the spot, along with Pervaiz Masih. Another 35 students were injured in the blast, along with one male and one female worker at the café. Out of the injured, Miss Hina d/o Sikandar, who was critically injured, passed away at the PAEC hospital last night. Were in not for the bravery of the two university staff mentioned above, the damage would have been significantly greater as more than 300 girls were there for lunch at the time in the dining hall The second attack took place approximately 2 minutes later in front of the office of the Chairman, Department of Shariah, Professor Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. This was in the gallery of the first floor in Faculty of Shariah & Law located in Imam Abu Hanifa Block. Fortunately, Dr. Zia-ul-Haq had left his office 15 minutes prior to the attack. As a result of this attack, two students of the Arabic department, Mr. Khalil-ur-Rehman and Mr. Hafiz Nafees died on the sport. Three other persons, Mr. Waqar, Mr. Zia-ud-Din and Mr. Muneer Hussain Anjum were injured. Mr. Muneer has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment, while the other two are still under treatment in the hospital. The International Islamic University had received no prior threat, or warning regarding this attack, either verbally or in writing from any organization. There was no prior instruction from any governmental organization regarding a security threat to the University. The University administration, on their own initiative and in light of the prevailing situation in the country, had started screening of all vehicles and persons entering the University, however, the area of the University ranging 704 acres lacks a boundary wall, or the type of security normally seen at security installations. The University had already submitted a project to the HEC/Federal Government to provide necessary funds for the completion of the boundary wall. This is a large project that would cost hundred of millions of rupees. The Rector, President, and the staff of the University wish to express their deep sorrow and anguish over these attacks, and express their condolences to the families of those who were martyred in this most shameful attack on this seat of Islamic learning. The staff and students of the University are resolute in their courage in the face of this cowardly attack and we wish to express our gratitude to all those, including our students, staff, emergency, and medical services, who have served above their call of duty in this hour of need. The University has been temporarily closed for the next few days, until the 24th October, 2009 as a mark of respect for those martyred in these attacks, but Insha-Allah we will soon resume classes. The acts of terror will not be allowed to defeat the mission of this University. We ask the nation for their help and prayers in this time of need. Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector, International Islamic University Islamabad Professor Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President, International Islamic University Islamabad Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), President, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, and Vice President, Parveen Qadir Agha addressing a press conference on Wednesday 21, October 2009 at the Central Library of the University, Conference was held in backdrop of the blasts at the University Campus.
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IIUI Closed for Four Days Two IIUI Security Guards laid their lives for Others
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has been closed for four days to mourn Tuesday Bomb Blasts victims at the New Campus of the university. It was announced by IIUI spokesman Syed Muzammil Hussain, Deputy Director Public Relations. Rector of the university Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice Presidents Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari and Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, faculty members, students and staff have expressed their grief over tragic accident of Tuesday and paid tributes to those who lost their lives and those who were injured due to blasts They also participated in rescue operation. They lauded heroic role of two IIUI Security Guards who laid their own lives and protected others’ lives. They also visited PIMS, NESCOM and KRL Hospitals to inquire about health of wounded persons. They assured them full assistance. In a statement, IIUI Rector Prof. Malik & President Dr. Siddiqui both have clarified that the university had taken all possible protective measures. The whole campus was protected by security guards and all visitors were thoroughly checked by metal detectors.
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Condolence for Departed Souls of University Teachers, Officers and Staff members
Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), along with Vice President, Parveen Qadir Agha and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Riaz praying for departed souls of kiths and kins of a number of University Teachers, Officers and Staff member who passed away recently.
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Linking International Islamic University with Religious Seminaries
Grand Mufti of Egypt Alsheikh Amro Mustafa Alrefaei, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President International Islamic University Islamabad and Pir Amin-ul-Hasnat Shah, Head Darul Uloom Mohammadia Ghausia Bhera Sharif, Sargodha addressing the Convocation of the seminary.
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IIUI President inspected construction work of Admin. Block
Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) inspecting construction work of administration block of the University to be commissioned soon.
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Chinese Scholar Speaks at IIUI
“Pakistan and China are good neighbors, close friends, trusted partners, and dear brothers. The friendship and contacts between our two people have a long history. In the old days we were linked by the Silk Route at present we are united by “all-weather” friendship and “all-round” cooperation. We will never forget that Pakistan is one of the first countries to recognize new china. When China was in difficulty during 1950s and 60s, it was Pakistan that opened an air corridor linking china to the outside world. Over the years, on the issues affecting China’s core interests, it is Pakistan that has extended valuable support to China in International arena.” These view were expressed by Dr. Qian Xauemei, a professor of the school of International Studies at the Peking university, China while speaking at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI). She added that we have already set up a solid relationship and working hard to deepen our strategic partnership as well and it is time for us to reflect, how much because we know each other? “Which is a serious question to be answered because correct perceptions about each other and mutual understanding are the preconditions for any long-live friendship and trust.” She further said that in Chinese words, which mean real friends know each other by heart, and only real understanding can maintain friendship; Or else friends will end up as strangers. Second yet more important, with the end of the Cold War, particularly in the context of anti-terrorism since September 2001, the International political environment has changed tremendously, and there are more and more variables rising as interferon between us, among which western discourse is but one example. She continued saying "I am not scaremongering here, this is really happening at least in part of Chinese academia. My personal observation and experiences alarmed me about this. Initially, the fields of my interests are nationalism and Islamic politics which includes not only the so-called higher politics such as the regime, the institution, the official ideology, and the system, but also kinds of grass-roots movements and organizations. Pakistan is No.1 case in all these aspects. As a result, I began to focus on Pakistan Politics and society several years ago. For kind of reasons, the analytical frameworks, fundamental hypothesis, and principal viewpoints prevailing in Chinese academia are mainly from western especially American source. Many People have been unconscious consumers of western discourses. According to some of perceptions, for instance, Pakistan is said to have been politically failed, her government is reluctant to fight against terrorism, and her people shelter even support extremist groups, so on and so forth. “I did not believe these conclusions because these ideas conflicted with my knowledge about Pakistan history. It has been proved once and again that both the people and the state of Pakistan have never given in to any challenges and pressures, they have been pursuing social justice. There must be something went wrong. So, I wanted to observe this land, the people and their real life with my own eyes, ears and minds. I hoped, with your help and through my efforts, I could discover the real picture so that someday I can present it to my students and colleagues in China.” Those who spoke on the occasion included Mrs. Paveen Qadir Agha, Vice President (A&F), IIUI, Dr. Talib Hussain Sial, Director (Programs), IRD, IIUI, Professor Danishmand, Dean Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS), Mrs. Amna Mahmood, Department of History, Mr. Akhtar Hussain Sandhu, Department of Media & Communication Studies, Dr. Javed Mahmood Kasuri, Department of Sociology, Dr. Khalid Hassan Bukhari of Faculty of Education. Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector IIUI giving his presidential remarks on the occasion stressed upon the need of strengthening academic relations between Pakistan and China. He appreciated role of Chinese academia in this context. Later Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI presented a crest of the university to Dr. Qian Xauemei. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) presenting University Crest to Dr. Qian Xauemei, Associate Professor of School of International Studies, Peking University during a seminar on "International Islamic University and its World View" at the University Dr. Qian Xauemei, Associate Professor of School of International Studies, Peking University attending a seminar on " International Islamic University and its World View" at the University. Sitting besides her is Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, Parveen Agha and Dr. Talib Hussain Sial of IIUI.
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Professor Abdul Jabbar Shakir Passes Away
Renowned religious scholar & Director of the Study Seerah Center of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Professor Abdul Jabbar Shakir passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday. He was 63. His funeral prayers was held at Faisal Mosque Islamabad. Director Dawah Academy Sajid ur Rehman led the prayer. Rector of the IIUI, Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, President, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice President Higher Studies & Research (HSR) and Director IRI, Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Director Dawah Academy Prof. Sajid-ur-Rehman, Director Shariah Academy, Dr. Youaf Farooqi, Teachers, Students, Officer, Employees of IIUI and, family & friends of Professor Shakir attended the prayers. Later the deceased was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard in Sheikhopura district. Namaz-e-Janazah of the renowned scholar Prof. Abdul Jabbar Shakir, Director Seerah Center, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) being offered at Faisal Mosque Islamabad on Tuesday. Dr. Sahib zada Sajid-ur-Rehman, Director Dawah Academy led the prayer
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IIUI Seminar on “Mainstreaming Minorities in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects” Justice Nasira Javed and I.A. Rehman address
The Department of Sociology of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) in collaboration with Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Department, Govt. of the Punjab arranged a seminar on “Mainstreaming Minorities in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects” at female Campus of the university. Justice (R) Nasira Javed Iqbal of the Lahore High Court was the Chief Guest at the seminar. Vice President of the university Parveen Qadir Agha chaired the seminar. Speaking on the occasion Justice Nasira said that the constitution of Pakistan has given equal rights to all citizens of Pakistan and there is no room for any discrimination at all. She added that this is totally in line with ideals of Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. She quoted various saying of Iqbal & Quaid-e-Azam in which they advocated equal rights of all citizens of Pakistan without any reference to their caste, creed and religion. She, however expressed here grief and anger over prevailing situation of minorities in Pakistan. She added it has nothing to do with Pakistani constitution and even with Islam. Mr. I. A. Rehman, HRCP speaking on “Social Condition and Position of Minorities: Current Scenario” said that Pakistanis are rightly proud of having a constitution which safeguards interests of all citizens of Pakistan. But practically we are far behind the expectations of the constitution. He quoted various examples where minorities were humiliated and marginalized. Dr. Fouzia Saeed, Member National Commission on the Status of Women said that misbehave with so called minorities is a shame on Pakistanis. It is also against Islam which protects minorities and respects them. Other speakers included Mr. Arshad Bin Ahmed, Secretary Human Rights & Minority Affairs, Dr. Saif Abbasi, Incharge Department of Sociology of IIUI Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Head Department of Shariah of IIUI and Mr. Akhlaq Ahmed, Department of Sociology, IIUI. All the speakers stressed upon the need of spreading tolerance in the society to project to face of Islam to the world. Justice (R) Nasira Javed Iqbal, I.A. Rehman, Sec. Gen Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and others addressing a seminar on "Mainstreaming Minorities in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects" held at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Students of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) presenting a skit at a seminar on "Mainstreaming Minorities in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects" held at the University
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IIUI Delegation Returns after attending Tajikistan Moot
A delegation of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) returned after participating the “Heritage of Hazrat Imam Abu Hnifa and its important in the Dialogue of Civilization” moot in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIUI led the delegation comprising. Dr. Haroon ur Rasheed, Dr. Taj Afsar Abdulla Khan, Dr. Ismail Ummara Aljazairy, Dr. Fazlul Hadi Wazeen, Faculty of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin). The conference was inaugurated by Tajik President Imam Ali Rehmanov.
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Cultural Exhibition to celebrate 60th Anniversary of the P.R China the Female Campus of IIUI
Mushahid Hussain Syed and his wife Dushka Haider Syed inaugurating a Cultural Exhibition at the Female Campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China	Mushahid Hussain Syed, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Dushka Haider Syed and Prof. Qaiserah Alvi addressing a Ceremony at the Female Campus of the (IIUI) to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China
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IIUI Delegation Participates in Tajikistan Moot
A delegation of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) participated in the “Heritage of Hazrat Imam Abu Hnifa and its important in the Dialogue of Civilization” moot in Dushanbe, Tajikistan recently. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIUI led the delegation comprising. Dr. Haroon ur Rasheed, Dr. Taj Afsar Abdulla Khan, Dr. Ismail Ummara Aljazairy, Dr. Fazlul Hadi Wazeen, Faculty of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin). The conference was inaugurated by Tajik President Imam Ali Rehmanov. Meanwhile Professor Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Chairman Department of Shariah of the university left to participate in Tribhuvan University, Nepal’s three day Pre-Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window Consortium Summit meeting. He will also attend the summit session to be held in India. Farhan Naveed Yousaf, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences of IIUI left for Italy to attend a training course organized by the Untied Nations International Training Centre (ILO) on “Gender Budgeting”.
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IIUI Inks MoU with COSS for Promoting Social Sciences
The Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD) of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and the Council of Social Sciences Pakistan (COSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in study and research in the field of social sciences. The MoU was signed by Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Vice President, Higher Study and Research of the IIUI and Dr Zarina Salamat, Vice President of the COSS while Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI presided over the ceremony. According to the MoU, the IIUI and COSS will cooperate in Promoting study and research in Social Science and will keep each other duly informed about their visiting scholars and each institution will provide the other the opportunity to invite its visiting scholars to any event that it would like to organize, both the institution will sponsor visits of scholars jointly and publish books and other material to help in promotion of social science in Pakistan. The agreement would be valid for the duration of four years from the date of its signature. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Siddiqui said that the university has entered in a new era of promotion of harmony in the society. It has no discrimination of caste, creed or belief, rather it serves humanity at large. Both Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari and Zarina Salamat also spoke on the occasion and vowed to work jointly for uplift of the social sciences in Pakistan. The Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD), International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and the council of Social Sciences Pakistan (COSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in study and research in the filed of Social Sciences. The MoU was signed by Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Vice President, higher study and research of IIUI and Dr. Zarina Salamat, Vice President of COSS. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI is also seen in the picture
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IIUI hosts Launching Ceremony of First Think Tank on China in Pakistan Chinese Department and Confucius Study Center at IIUI soon
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) witnessed launching of the first non-governmental and non-partisan think-tank — Pakistan-China Institute on a high note, with towering expectations to further strengthen relations between neighboring countries. Speaking at the institute’s formal launch, speakers were of the view that the robust Chinese private sector and the vibrant Pakistani social sector needed to explore new avenues to further people-to-people contacts. According to them, the Pakistan-China Institute will act as “a force multiplier” in attaining this goal to meet the emerging challenges. The ceremony was attended by charged participants, mostly Chinese students. Addressing the gathering, Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui said China and Pakistan had common friends and common enemies and the two nations needed to ponder for more avenues of collaboration to further cement the bilateral ties. “Today, we are developing at 7.2 growth rate with $3,300 GDP ratio, while our foreign reserves are over $2 trillion and trade is at $2.2 trillion,” Mr Zhaohui noted. China stands by Pakistan as the government and people of Pakistan stood by China soon after its independence, he remarked. Mr Zhaohui said this was the reason that more than 10,000 Chinese engineers were working in Pakistan to help develop its infrastructure, adding that more than 600 students were studying at the IIU, reflecting the deep commitment Chinese people had for their Pakistani brethren. Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, on the occasion, said military muscle, economic power, and cultural charisma were the ingredients of a world power, adding that blend them all together well and a superpower was ready. “I strongly believe that China with its exceptional economic, military might and political stability and strength has emerged as the biggest global power in today’s world,” Mr Hussain arrested. Pakistan-China Institute Chairman Mushahid Hussain Sayed said: “Pakistan and China have a strategic relationship and there is a consensus across the board in Pakistan that China is Pakistan’s sincere friend. “Starting from 1963, China has stood by Pakistan in all weather conditions while Pakistan has also reciprocated the efforts of the Chinese people and its government.” Prof Fateh Mohammad Malik, Rector IIUI and its President Dr Anwar Siddiqui speaking on the occasion appreciated deep Rooted friendship between China and Pakistan. They said that both the countries have proved to be best friends in the world. They also lauded role of students from China who exceed 600 at IIUI in strengthening these relations. They announced that soon there will be Chinese department and Confucius study center at IIUI. Among others who spoke on Pakistan-China relations and reminisced about their experiences included, Dr Rasool Bakhsh Palejo, Ikram Saigol, former diplomat Akram Zaki. The Chinese ambassador also inaugurated institute’s official website on this occasion. Earlier Chinese students of the IIUI arranged a photographic exhibition—Glorious China at the new campus of the university. A large number of dignitaries and students from Pakistan and 42 countries of the world visited the exhibition. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Senator, Ch. Shujaat Hussain, Rasool Bux Palejo, Mushahid Hussain Syed, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui and Akram Zaki at the Launching of Pakistan-China Institute at the International Islamic University Islamabad Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Senator, Ch. Shujaat Hussain, Rasool Bux Palejo, Mushahid Hussain Syed, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Akram Zaki and others addressing the Launching of Pakistan-China Institute at the International Islamic University Islamabad Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) along with Yang Lin Hai, Cultural Counselor of China in Pakistan inaugurating/visiting a Pictorial Exhibition on Glorious China at IIUI to mark 60th anniversary of P.R. China
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Inauguration of Course for female Hajj trainers at Dawah Academy
President International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui inaugurated a ten-day training programme for the female Hajj trainers at the Da’wah Center for women. 50 female Hajj trainers form 26 places of the country are taking part in the training programme. Inaugurating the training programme, the IIUI president appreciated the role of Dawah Center for Women and the Da’wah Academy for their useful programmes. He said the trained women trainers would impart required guidance to the women going for Hajj. He announced that such training programmes would also be organized time and again. Dr. Anwar Siddiqui assured the trainers that they would be provided all facilities during their training. He appreciated efforts made by the Director, Da’wah Academy, Prof. Dr. Shahibzada Sajid Ur Rahman and in-charge of Da’wah Center for Women, Ms. Shagufta Umar for making good arrangements for the training programme. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University (IIUI) and others addressing opening ceremony of 5th National Hajj Training programme for Master Trainers at Dawah Center for Women at Dawah Academy IIUI Islamabad
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