Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD), International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIIU) and Bacha Khan University, Charsadda (BKUC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend cooperation for promotion of education. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Masoom Yasinzai, Rector, IIUI and Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, BKUC signed the MoU.
In pursuance of MoU, both universities will cooperate in the field of training and capacity building of youth and other professionals in the fields of Social Sciences, Islamic Studies, law, economics, teaching, education and community work for promotion of peace, tolerance, harmony, unity, intra-faith dialogues and counter narrative to reduce conflicts in the society. Both institutions would jointly explore new avenues particularly in the areas of publications, research and training. The MoU would pave the way to mutual cooperation, exchange of material and literature and joint conferences and seminars.
Dr. Masoom appreciated the efforts of IRD, IIUI and BKUC for extending cooperation between both institutions. He also thanked to the entire team of IRD and BKUC for future cooperation and support. On this occasion he said that the MoU would pave the way to mutual cooperation and exchange of bilateral educational and research expertise.
The ceremony was also attended by Dr. Husnul Amin, Executive Director, IRD, IIUI, Dr. Farhat Jabeen, Director, ORIC, BKUC, Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Director ORIC, IIUI, and other officials.