The second session of the 72nd academic council of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) was held under the chairmanship of President IIUI, Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh.
The meeting was attended by Vice-Presidents, deans, Director Academics and heads of departments and other faculty.
The IIUI President called for contemporary and relevant to the society research and urged that culture of research among the students be promoted. He highlighted the importance of academic council and maintained that it is one of the most vital forums to pursue the university’s goal of internationalization and dissemination of message of Islam. IIUI President, while discussing the agenda items said that academic excellence is the top most priority of the university and training courses, conferences and research papers must be encouraged.
Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khalily thanked the President of the university for attending and chairing the meeting and appreciated his efforts for the development of university. He also apprised about the academic performance of the university and ongoing communication with various bodies including Higher Education Commission (HEC).
The council made various decisions and issued recommendations and ended with a note that academic excellence would be pursued as top priority of the university.