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n his address, Prof. Dr. Mukhtar emphasized the importance of continuous professional development for both faculty and students, stating that educational institutions must establish sustainable systems to achieve this goal. He congratulated the organizing team and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed for providing faculty members with an opportunity to engage in professional training led by expert trainers who shared valuable insights and practical examples. He highlighted that such initiatives are essential for faculty development and growth in alignment with modern educational trends, ultimately benefiting students and society at large.





On this occasion, Dr. Shuja expressed gratitude to several distinguished speakers, including:
• Prof. Tahir Mahmood Chaudhry, Executive Director, DHA Suffa University, Karachi
• Mr. Shahid Minhas, Director of Administration & Student Affairs, University of Bolton (UK), Pakistan Campus, Islamabad
• Prof. Dr. Syed Habib Bokhari, Vice Chancellor, Kohsar University, Murree
• Dr. Farrukh Idrees, Director QEC, National Defense University, Islamabad
• Dr. Noor Amna Malik, Managing Director, National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) HEC, Islamabad

Dr. Shuja expressed appreciation to the resource persons for their valuable contributions, which enriched participants’ understanding of sustainability, leadership, and administrative excellence, reinforcing IIUI’s commitment to academic leadership. He noted that the IIUI Future Leaders Program is structured into three distinct phases, each offering an in-depth exploration of leadership and development.
Throughout the workshop, 50 participants engaged in structured training designed for comprehensive learning and professional growth. The event concluded with a closing ceremony, where Prof. Dr. Mukhtar, Rector IIUI, and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, President IIUI, presented certificates of appreciation to the resource persons.