Mr. Wafic Rehaime, Ambassador of Republic of Lebanon, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Qaiserah M. Alvi, Student Advisor (Female) IIUI, giving away a winner trophy to IIUI students at the annual prize distribution ceremony at the IIUI

Mr. Wafic Rehaime, Ambassador of Republic of Lebanon, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Qaiserah M. Alvi, Student Advisor (Female) IIUI, Miss Hajira Sohaib Khan & Miss Aaiza Masood addressing at the annual sports prize distribution ceremony at the IIUI

Hujjat ul Islam Syed Abul Hassan Navab, Rector, University of Religions, Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran called on Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)

Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) distributing certificates & prizes among winners of 1st Engineering Open House (Female) at the Islamic University.

Both Dr. Ijaz Sindho and Dr. Hamid Saleem expressed there happiness over engineering endeavors of the students and teachers of the IIUI. They assured their full support to the university in this contest. They hoped that the university shall further enhance its activities in the fields of science and technology. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Mrs. Parveen Agha and Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed vowed to accelerate research and development oriented activities of the university in future. They said that in next 25 years the university shall host over fifty thousand students in all disciplines of knowledge. Awards were distributed among distinguished students and representatives of industrial enterprises.

Dr. Hamid Saleem, Director General National Centre for Physics, Islamabad visiting a stall on the 2nd day of the 1st Engineering Open House at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).

Dr. Hamid Saleem, Director General National Centre for Physics, Islamabad, Dr. Ijaz Ahmed Sundho, Dir. General Research & Development, Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President IIUI and Dr. Shuja Ahmed, Dean Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET) IIUI, addressing at the concluding ceremony of 1st Engineering Open House at IIUI.

The professionals from industry, organizations, institutions, academia and the students attended the Open House and Covering R&D Projects as well as Industrial Stall Displays/Presentations were part of the event.

Over 100 commercially viable R&D projects (including the ones awarded on National Level Competitions) displayed by the engineering students of IIUI. 25 stalls encompassing multi-national industry, local and government agencies exhibiting real-time university-industry liaison alongside their technical products and services as well as providing career counseling to final year students.

Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman said that the Open House event organized by FET IIUI is an excellent effort by its students and faculty. She said that she was very much impressed to see the projects displayed by the Faculty, students and the industry. This clearly shows that we have the talent, which can lead our nation to the Hi-Tech areas. The initiative taken by the Department of Electronic Engineering IIUI to organize this mega event is highly commendable. The number of projects displayed at the Open House and their demonstration and the overall arrangements of the event show the dedication and hard work of the university students..

She added that as we all know, we are suffering serious energy crises in the country. Looking at quality of the work displayed in the Open House Projects, Engineers of the country must come forward and help us by introducing new ideas, products and devices which can produce more energy, reduce transmission losses, improve grid stations and enhance house to house electricity supply. The technological progress we see today is the result of untiring hard work of Scientists and Engineers who have been working day and night to bring more and more comfort to the lives of the human beings. These are the Scientists and the Engineers who have introduced zero electricity losses super conductors, photo voltage cells, solar panels, wind mill motors, 100% efficiency transformers and various communication miracles. Speaking on the occasion Mrs. Nafeesa Shah Chairperson, national commission for Human Development said that seeing such a huge number of engineering students at this university coming from across the country is a great satisfaction and sense of pride.

This shows that International Islamic University is in real time committed to nurture excellence in academics, research and innovation. The university step into the field of Modern Sciences and Technology is a major leap towards equipping the Muslim Ummah with tools and expertise required to high light and define the relevance of Islam in changing modern times to the whole human life, thought and action. It has produced skilled personnel for effective implementation of Islamic norms and values and management of Islamic institutions of Pakistan in particular and other parts of the world in general maintained Nafeesa Shah. She assured full support of the National Commission for the Human Development to the International Islamic University, Islamabad as a distinctive place of higher learning for the country. Dr. Sayyed Sohail Hussain Naqvi Executive Director HEC said that the Islamic University has set an example for other universities in the field of engineering and the HEC shall support it whole heartedly. The opening ceremony was also addressed by Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIUI, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIUI, Dr. Shuja Ahmed Sayyed Dean Faculty of Engineering & Technology IIUI and other faculty members.

On the first day Dr. S M Bhutta Chairman Faculty of Engineering & Technology and other faculty members also showcased their innovations. 20th May, 2010 i.e. Thursday  shall be dedicated for males only

Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman Advisor to the PM for Women Development, Mrs. Nafisa Shah, Chairperson of National Commission for Human Development, Dr. Syed Sohail H. Naqvi, Executive Director, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI, Dr. Shuja Ahmed, Dean Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET) IIUI, Incharge FET (Female), Sabah Hamid IIUI, addressing at the opening of ceremony of 1st Engineering Open House at IIUI.

Mr. Iqbal Haider and Salma Butt of BARGAD discussed structure of democracy, significance of platform and opportunities, creating opportunities would shun violence. Democracy is a process which demands constant input of new ideas and views. Dr. Nazar ul Islam Dean Faculty of Social Science (FSS) also spoke on the occasion and appreciated efforts of BARGAD for spreading and sharing knowledge and experience about pre requisites of democracy.

Dr. Khalid Masood, Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Mr. Iqbal Haider Butt, Senior Partner Development Pool Lahore, Miss Salma Butt, Moderator and Dr. Nazar ul Islam, Dean Faculty of Social Science, IIUI addressing a Seminar on "Youth Action for Democracy and Peace-Building on Campuses" jointly arranged by an NGO "BARGAD" and the IIUI

Director Dawah Academy Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman addressing on the occasion said that journalism is forth pillar of the state. No doubt the contribution of media for development of society is highly appreciated. The fourth Islamic training programme was attended by a number of Private radio & TV producers from all over the Pakistan. The course was also addressed by leading scholars of the country.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), along-with Sahibzada Sajid-Ur-Rehman, Director Dawah Academy IIUI giving away certificates to participants of 4th Islamic Training Course of Dawah Academy of Media persons at the University.

Senator Dr. Muhammad Azam Khan Swati said that Hochi Minh created an example to defeat the Americans with limited resources but with the help of his poor nation. He added that teachings of Hochi Minh reflect that when a nation determines to defend the honour, a biggest enemy can be defeated. He further added that the teachings of Hochi Minh are candles in the night for the freedom fighters of every period. He stressed that Pakistan was in need of a follower of Hochi Minh. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIUI said that Pakistan is also in the crises now-a-days. He added that the third world nations should follow the teachings of Hochi Minh.

Mr. Nguyen Veit Hung, Ambassador of Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Mr. Zafar Bakhtawri, Secretary General, Pakistan ASEAN Friendship Association talked about various aspects of the life of Hochi Minh and appreciated his efforts towards the independence of Vietnam. They said that Hochi Minh was a great leader of not only Vietnam but of the whole world as well.

Senator Dr. M Azam Khan Swati, Federal Minister for Science & Technology addressing the "Hochi Minh" anniversary at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI & Zafar Bakhtawari, Secy. General Pakistan ASEAN Friendship Association are also seen on the Stage.

Senator Dr. M Azam Khan Swati, Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Zafar Bakhtawari, Secy. General Pakistan ASEAN Friendship Association and others addressing the "Hochi Minh" anniversary at the IIUI.

The delegation called on Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIUI and Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIUI who briefed the delegation about twenty five years of the Islamic university. They said that IIUI which started with thirteen students in 1980 has now over twenty thousand male and female students studying in all fields of knowledge. They added that the IIUI shall soon start Medical Sciences. Both Fateh Muhammad Malik and Dr. Siddiqui stressed upon need of closer relations with Central Asian States because Pakistan has old historical links with those states. Members of the delegation expressed their happiness over IIUI’s success story. They requested IIUI to open its branches in the Central Asian States especially in Kazakhstan. They assured IIUI full support in this regard. The delegation also took a round of the old and new campuses of the university and Faisal Masjid.

Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) & Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI presenting a IIUI crest to Mr. Giorgia Fiacconi head of Delegation from Kazakhstan.

Mian Khan Agricultural Farm is managed by Mr. Iftikhar Ahmad, a student of MS Rural Development (IIUI). Soon after completing coursework he applied his theoretical knowledge in his own farm and converted about half of his farm land into drip irrigation system. Traditionally, farm was irrigated through rain water and water pump. Land levelling was a big problem associated with huge costs. A citrus garden was irrigated with this water through water routes and in this way a significant quantity of water was lost through seepage as well as evaporation, and often tail areas of the garden remain without water. Mr. Iftikhar Ahmad managed to lift water from Sowan River adjacent to his land with the help of a Water Pump driven through the diesel power of a tractor and the water is brought to a water tank. Here again water is lifted through a sucking pump and passed through a filter plant. Thereafter, water is supplied to different tracks of land with the help of water pipes. From here on two different techniques are used to irrigate land. First, water gun is used to spray water to a track having an area of approximately 180 meters radius. Second, water is supplied to individual plants through drip irrigation tubes and devices.

According to the observations of the students of MS Rural Development the level of per acre output in drip and water gun fed area is many times greater than the level of output in traditional rain-fed area. In the opinion of the students the application of modern water conservation techniques in Potohar region can increase the income of the farmers as well as the supply of basic food to the benefit of the consumers. Therefore, with the help of existing subsidy on behalf of the government it is recommended to apply the modern water conservation techniques to increase the farm productivity.

During his address he strongly appreciated the efforts of Department of Psychology, Female campus by highlighting the research activities carried out by Department. He emphasized the significance of psychology for eradicating terrorism & intolerance from the society. At the end, participants of the workshop also shared their personal views regarding the importance of workshop for enhancing their true knowledge. Dr. Seema Gul Incharge Department of Psychology, Female campus, IIUI and Dr. Sohail Imam Professor IIUM distributed certificates among the participants of the workshop. Dr. Seema Gul Incharge, Department of Psychology, Female campus summed up the workshop. She paid special thanks to Dr. Sohail Imam Resource Person of the workshop for his thought provoking presentation. She also advised students to take active part in research activities. Workshop was attended by the students as well as faculty members

Dr. Sohail Imam of International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), Dr. Seema Gul and Asma Riaz of IIUI addressing a workshop on Psychology at the International Islamic University, Islamabad.

Group photo of Psychology students with Dr. Sohail Imam of International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), after completing 02 day workshop at the International Islamic University, Islamabad.

The event was organized at the National Headquarter Pakistan Boys Scouts Association, Islamabad. During the competition students were day & night and after contesting six different competitions university of Faisalabad got first position, Bahauddin Zakriya University, Multan got second position, GCU, Lahore got third Position and Punjab University Lahore remained forth.

Meanwhile the IIUI also organized a intervarsity trekking champion in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad on Margalla hills Islamabad, Manzoor Hussain shah Sports Officer IIUI who was the organizing secretary of the event informed that 18 universities of the country participated in the event. Trekkers started their journey from track three and crossed through Monal, Talhar More, Chah Jabbi and reached Kuwait hostel covering some about 18 k.m. According to the results Islamia University Bahawalpur, got 1st Position, University of the Punjab Lahore obtained second position and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Muzaffarabad bagged 3rd Position. A colorful closing ceremony was arranged at IIUI Faisal Masjid Campus Auditorium. Prof. Tallat Khurshid, Director General Sports HEC gave away the prizes and souvenirs to the winners and runner ups.

This “Open House” activity will include display and demonstration of R&D projects of final year students, faculty-developed devices, exhibition of electronic industrial products, and tour to research laboratories of Electronic Engineering Department of the University. The event will provide opportunities of exchange of technical know-how and interaction of participants with the students, the faculty and subject experts.

The event will provide opportunity to the industry, organizations and other institutions dealing in Hi-Tech systems and applications, latest state-of-the-art electronics products/devices to display their products on their stalls to demonstrate their utilities and usefulness to the general public, the parents, the academia and the students from other institutions. Professionals working in this field will be available for discussions and explanations. Entry to “Open House” event is open to everyone.

Commenting on the event Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Dean Faculty of Engineering & Technology described the event highly important and beneficial for the entire students’ community, in general, and for IIU students, in particular. The universities provide academic back-up to the industrial & commercial organizations all over the world. This event is an effort of IIU in the same direction which will provide opportunities of interacting the academia with the industry to open and establish collaboration between each other. Many government, semi-government and private organizations have shown their interest in participating in this “Open House”.

Federal Minister for religious affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi said that lives of Aulia-e-Karam were nothing but act upon teachings of Islam. Rector IIUI Prof. Fateh Muhammad said that Aulia-e-Karam were torch bearers of human values however it is very unfortunate that now a days Tasawwaf is also used to distort face of Islam. He added that real Tasawwaf has nothing to do with dance festivals in its name. President IIUI Dr. Siddiqui said that the university has opened its doors for spreading teachings of Tasawwaf on academic level. Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh Mehfooz ur Rehman said that it were Aulia-e-Karam and Saints who spread Islam in Bangladesh and converted 80% of the population of Bangal into Muslims.

Director Dawah Academy Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman and Head of Archeological & Historical Association of Pakistan, Dr. Ghazanfar Mehdi said that Tasawwaf means inner purification of human beings.

Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi addressing a seminar on Tasawwaf at the International Islamic University, Islamabad.

Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister, Hamid Saeed Kazmi, Religious Minister, Deputy High Commissioner Bangladesh, Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI, Dr. Sahibzada Sajid Ur Rehman, Director Dawah Academy, Dr. Ghazanfar Mehdi & Dr. Zia Ul Haq addressing a seminar on Tasawwaf at the University.

The guest speaker in his lecture outlined the importance of relationship marketing and termed it as a noteworthy trend in the contemporary marketing. He was of the view that relationship marketing can enable marketers build advantage over their competitors. Professor Danishmand, Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences summed up the discussion. Sayyed Adnan Shabbir, Incharge, Department of Marketing and Patron of the Marketing Society thanked the guest speaker and presented him a souvenir. The seminar was largely attended by the faculty members and students of International Islamic University Islamabad.