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The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, P a k i s t a n

Bahawalpur Literary and

Cultural Festival

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BahawalpurTrade Fair

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International Pharmacy

Conference

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International Conference on Teaching and

Learning

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73rd Syndicate Meeting

Islamia University Bahawalpur Regularized 544 Contract Employees

Selection Board Meeting

The 73rd Syndicate meeting of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur held under the chair of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor, IUB at the Abbasia Campus. The members included Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti, Honourable Judge Lahore High Court, Dr. Muhammad Afzal, Member Provincial Assembly, Prof. Dr. Hameed Raza Siddiqui, Prof. Dr. Navid Akhtar, Prof. Dr. Shahida Ilyas, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amjad, Sumaira Malik, Khalil ur Rehman, Ali Ahmed Representative, Higher Education Department, Dr. Ghulam Hassan Abbasi, Shahzad Akhtar Malik, Representative, Finance Department, Kalsoom Akhtar and Shehzad Ali Gill, Registrar. The Syndicate approved adoption of 30 percent social security benefit

allowance for contractual employees as well as revised conveyance allowance for special persons. The members also reviewed

recommendations of tenure track rules implementation committee and fee structure committee. Matters relevant to study leave,

extensions in contracts, pension cases were also discussed.

Islamia University Bahawalpur regularized 544 contract employees from grade 1 to 18. These employees have been made permanent under the Punjab Regularization Act 2018. The decision sparked a wave of joy at the University employees and they paid gratitude to Vice Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Dr Athar Mahboob and syndicate members

for resolving this long pending issue. Employees said that the way Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob has resolved the long-standing problems of administrative, financial and academic research of the university in a very short period of time is a clear proof of his resourcefulness and excellent management skills. The declining trend of students

in the university was abruptly eliminated through the enrolment of 12,000 students. About 400 new teachers have been appointed. Classrooms, laboratories, transport and medical facilities for students have also been expanded and improved tremendously. Academic circles, civil society and other important sections of society also

joined hands with the university in terms of events and community development. All these sections of Bahawalpur welcomed these steps of the Vice Chancellor for the social and educational development of the area.

Selection Board of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur interviewed 42 candidates for 15 posts of assistant professor for departments of Applied Psychology, Commerce and Statistics. Meeting of selection board was held under the chair of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor while members included Dr. Shehzad Qaiser, Prof. Hameed Raza Siddiqui, subject experts and deans of faculties.

A view of selection board meeting

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Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor presiding over the syndicate meeting

Ceremony to Distribute Prime Minister’s Electric Wheelchairs to Disabled StudentsAs many as 21 special students belonging to various universities of Southern Punjab were given electric wheelchairs under Prime Minister’s Electric Wheelchair Scheme for University Students in a ceremony at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Provincial Food Minister Samiullah Chaudhary was the chief guest on this occasion, he said that 208 electric wheelchairs are being distributed across the country during the first phase of this scheme. The Government accardig to the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan is fully committed to promote education in the country and welfare of special students is being fully considered by providing them free education in universities. He appreciated the Higher Education Commission for execution of Electric Wheelchairs Scheme for Special Students of Universities and lauded Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur for hosting a grand ceremony for special students of

Southern Punjab. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Prof. Dr. Mansoor Akbar Kundi, Vice Chancellor, Bahaudin Zakariya University Multan, Prof. Dr. Saiqa Imtiaz Asif, Vice Chancellor, Govt. Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur and Ms. Dur-e-Shahwar Sadozai, Project Director, Higher Education Commission were also present on this occasion.

Samiullah Chaudhary, Provincial Minister presiding over the ceremony

Recipients of electric wheelchairs and local dignitaries

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur visited AMAN Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), IBA Karachi. The purpose of this visit was to enter into a partnership with IBA, CED and work together to promote entrepreneurship in Bahawalpur and vicinity. Dr. Shahid Qureshi, Program Director IBA CED briefed him about the indigenous model of CED and its various programs of entrepreneurship. The Vice Chancellor also had a meeting with Dr. Huma Baqai, Acting Executive Director IBA Karachi. Dr. Huma welcomed Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob and discussed various avenues of collaboration in higher education. He also had a tour of incubation and interacted with

the young entrepreneurs who were running their businesses from IBA CED incubation center.

The departmental Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Dr. Muhammad Shahid Nawaz, Assistant

Professor, School of Business Management & Administrative Sciences, Islamia University Bahawalpur and Azad Ahmed, Acting Manager, IBA CED in the presence of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob and Dr. Shahid Qureshi. Both the institutions will devise action plan to schedule faculty development for entrepreneurship, teaching and launching incubation center at Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Hamdard University Karachi agreed to collaborate in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This was decided during a meeting of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Prof. Dr. Shabib ul Hassan, Vice Chancellor, Hamdard University Karachi. On this occasion, both the Vice Chancellors signed an MOU to promote teaching and research and initiate joint research project in the field of medicines, quality control, cosmetics, nanotechnology, bio-studies, clinical studies and pharmacology. The two universities will encourage research at post doctorate level and share technical information besides managing faculty and students exchange programs. Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar,

Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Prof.

Dr. Muhammad Azhar, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University

Karachi were also present on this occasion.

A view of MoU signing ceremony

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor presenting a memento to Dr. Huma Baqai

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with faculty members of IBA Karachi

Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Hamdard University Karachi Join Hands to Promote Education

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Prime Minister’s Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships ProgramEngr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, praised the Prime Minister’s Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program benefiting 50,000 students across the country. As many as 5323 students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur

have been registered for this program which will enable them to pursue their studies without any financial hurdle. He further added that a special help desk was established and training sessions were held to apprise students about

this scheme as a result thousands of students of this region are availing benefits from this educational friendly scheme of Government of Pakistan.

Vice Chancellor Announces Mega Development ProjectsEngr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur said university has planned mega development projects to promote this institution as center of excellence. He said that various steps have been taken for the promotion of quality education in the three districts

including Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar through sub campuses of the Islamia University, Bahawalpur. Talking to radio Pakistan he said that after the completion of mega projects it will be a leading University which will cater the educational need of the remote areas of South Punjab as

well as of Cholistan. He said that for the first time, the university will play very important and central role during the upcoming 15th Cholistan Jeep Rally through trade fair, establishment of stall by university’s veterinary college and college of arts and designs for the promotion of centuries old art

and culture of Cholistan desert. He told that soon after assuming his charge, he has re-launched evening programs in those disciplines which had been closed down so that more students can enroll in the university. He further stated that an extensive campaign was launched during the admission season under one

IUB and IBA Karachi Decide to Collaborate for Entrepreneurial Development

window operation by the university, resulting in receiving of record sixty thousand applications out of which eight thousand students were declared eligible purely on merit to get admission in the various programs of the university. Responding to a question, Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob informed that special anti-hepatitis campaign was launched across the university for its students and employees, under whom twenty-one thousand persons including students, employees and their families were screened with the collaboration of local health department. Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said that the promotion of quality education through faculty is his mission so efforts are being made to hire qualified teachers to enrich the existing faculty of different departments and in this regard the number of faculty has been increased upto eight hundred through merit based recruitment and he is committed to extend it up to one thousand and one hundred faculty members. He informed that seven buses and two coasters

have been included in existing fleet of university’s transportation wing costing one hundred million rupees and now total number of

buses and coasters has been raising upto fifty eight. He said for the first time in the university’s history the administration has decided to extend its buses route upto Yazman, Khanqah Sharif and Lodhran district and soon it will be extended upto Ahmed Pur East and Khair Pur Tamewali to cater the needs of the students belonging to those areas. Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar

Mahboob said he firmly believed upon the linkages, joint ventures and collaboration of different institutions for the promotion of

research culture and in this regard about thirty six MOU’s have been signed with different department including Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Press Club, Bahawalpur Civil Hospital, Punjab Live-Stock Department, Hamdard University, Karachi, ACCA and other institutions. He informed that for the first time in the Bahawalpur’s history, a three-day literary festival

will be organized by the next month in university for the promotion of arts, culture, literature, and other fields of performing arts in the

region which will be attended by a galaxy of stars from different walks of life. While discussing his future plans, the Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said his dream to convert the university among top five of the country during his tenure and for achieving this target he in working hard along with his entire faculty members and staff as he believes in team work.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur said that a state-of-the-art building for Pharmacy Department will be established in Baghad ul Jadeed Campus. This

building will facilitate modern research and teaching in the field of Pharmacy. The Vice Chancellor expressed these views during the closing ceremony of 2nd International Pharmacy Conference organized

by Department of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The country demands expansion in the health sector due to fast growing population, on the other hand this sector also has tremendous job

potential. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur is establishing allied health departments including nursing which has a rising demand both nationally and internationally. Punjab Government has also agreed to fund new building for College of Conventional Medicine which will surely boost teaching and research in alternative medicines. Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy said that as many as 170 national and international delegates participated in the conference and presented research papers in the field of Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in three-day proceedings. Conference focal person Dr. Asad Ullah Madni highlighted exhibition organized on the occasion of international conference to showcase industrial and commercial research in the field of Pharmacy.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor presenting a shield to a delegate

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with Sajjad Parvez, Dy. Controller News Radio Pakistan

International Pharmacy Conference

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with delegates

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Third International Conference on Teaching and Learning was conducted at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. As many as 300 delegates from Belgium, Canada, UK and Pakistani Universities participated in two-day international event held in collaboration with the Punjab Higher Education Commission. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur inaugurated the conference while Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor, National Skills University, Islamabad delivered keynote address on teaching workplace skills. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob in his address said that at present, new paradigms are shrinking our world. Innovations are the intersection of ideas. Information and communication technologies are emerging as the new powerful means of transferring knowledge for better and result-

oriented teaching and learning. The future research would be based upon the exploration of the impact of Information

Communication Technology on students’ learning achievements. In this scenario, the IUB has a distinct record of achievements in the field of education, and

research right from its inception in 1975. It has always been active in establishing collaborative linkage with reputed institutions,

international academic bodies and with well-known organizations for achieving excellence on the basis of electronic technology. The academic excellence has put IUB

at the eleventh position out of 73 general category higher education institutions in the country. The IUB has been playing a significant

role to IUB provide tenth of millions of rupees each year to the departments of natural and social sciences and the associated constituent professional instituting colleges of engineering, agriculture, veterinary, eastern conventional medicines and arts and design to establish the state-of-the-art researchers. IUB has awarded outstanding research incentives to the faculty that commensurate with the quality and impact factor of their research papers. Our graduates and doctors are serving the humanity in all fields at national and international institutions. We are open to the community by introducing several civic service and co-curricular activities. Prof. Dr. Akhtar Ali, Dean Faculty of Education, Prof. Dr. Irshad Hussain, Chairman, Department of Education and Dr. Abid Shahzad, Founder and Chief Organizer of the conference also spoke on this occasion.

British Council has awarded scholarships to four girl students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur under Pakistan Scholarships Program. A ceremony was held at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus in Bahawalpur to distribute scholarship certificates among students. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor and Amir Ramzan, Country Director, British Council attended the meeting. The

Vice Chancellor praised the Pak UK Education Gateway promoting higher education in Pakistan through collaboration with the Higher Education Commission. It is important to mention here that as many as 36 girl students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur have availed Pakistan Scottish Scholarships worth Rs. 4.1 million since 2013

Vice chancellor IUB and Country Director British Council along with Scholarship recipients

Inaugural ceremony of ICOTAL 2020

A view of the closing session

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with participants of ICOTAL 2020

IUB Students win British Scholarships

International Conference on Teaching and Learning

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Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood Iraqi Vice Chancellor Karachi University attending a seminar at Urdu department Karachi University

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur will setup a state-of-the-art nursing school to meet demand of health professionals in the region. This

was stated by Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor during his meeting with Dr Rozina Karmaliani Interim Dean, School of

Nursing and Midwifery during his recent visit to Agha Khan University Karachi. He said that the university is currently in expansion phase and

starting various programs matching needs of the market. Nursing is one of the fields which lack qualified professionals in the country particularly in Southern Punjab. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has recently established a faculty of Allied Medical Sciences including a nursing school keeping in view the demand of human resource in this area. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor discussed syllabi and other technical details to initiate educational programs in the field of nursing. He was of the view that academic excellence will be ensured to boost teaching and research in medical sciences and collaboration with national and international institutions will be encouraged. Dr. Rozina Karmaliani praised efforts of the Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor to boost quality education and his initiatives to start new disciplines in the university.Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with faculty members of Nursing School, Agha Khan University Karachi

Worthy Vice Chancellor Visits Karachi University

IUB and Agha Khan University Agree to Collaborate in Nursing Field

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The Islamia University of Bahawalpur added seven new buses and two coasters to its transport fleet in order to facilitate the students. Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Asif Iqbal Chaudhry and Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob inaugurated the addition of new buses and coasters. The addition of new vehicles is part of Vice Chancellor’s vision of extending transport facility to adjoining cities in order to facilitate the students especially the females. At present, university buses are covering a radius of 60 kilometers within and around the city. The new buses will help in providing conveyance facility to existing students in addition to 8000 newly recruited students and 3000 students expected to be recruited in spring semester.

New Buses Added to Transport Fleet

Commissioner Bahawalpur and Vice Chancellor IUB inaugurating newly inducted buses

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur said that he is promoting academic linkages with

other universities to enhance quality in teaching and research. He expressed these views during a meeting with Prof. Dr. Khalid

Mahmood Iraqi, Vice Chancellor, Karachi University. He said that Karachi University has been one of the leading University of the

country while the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has also a historic background and collaboration of both the universities will bring academic excellence. Dr Khalid Iraqi welcomed Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob and talked about interactions at faculty and student level between the two universities. Later, both the Vice Chancellors attended a seminar on Allama Iqbal at Urdu department where Dean of Social Sciences Faculty, Karachi University, Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah and Head of Urdu department Dr. Tanzeem ul Firdous welcomed them. Speakers including faculty members and scholars highlighted various aspects of Alama Muhammad Iqbal paying him rich tribute for his contributions in Urdu literature as well as his visionary leadership which later resulted in creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of subcontinent.

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Glimpses of E-Rozgar Center launching ceremony at IUB

E-Rozgar Center Established at IUBPunjab Information Technology Board has established a state-of-the-art computer laboratory to train 100 students under e-Rozgar Program. The E-Rozgar Center was inaugurated by Samiullah Chaudhary, Minister of Food, Punjab

during a grand ceremony at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus. Engr. Prof.Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur,

Director General Information Technology Board Punjab Sajid Latif were also present on this occasion. The Provincial Minister said that present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan is keen to equip youth with

the latest knowledge to compete globally. As many as 40 E-Rozgar Centers have been setup across the Punjab in 36 districts. Engr.

Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor in his address said that Punjab Information Technology Board has agreed to establish 4 E-Rozgar centers in four Campuses including Abbasia campus and two sub campuses in Bahawalnagar and

Rahim Yar Khan. Each center has capacity to train 100 students at a time having an attached business incubation center to encourage

business startups. These labs will also facilitate university students providing opportunity to have practical knowledge. Director IT Islamia University of Bahawalpur Rizwan Majeed, Ahmad Islam Senior Manager E-Rozgar, faculty

and students were also present in large number on this occasion.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor presenting memento to Mr. Samiullah Chaudhary, Provincial Minister

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur will fully promote vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan to make Pakistan a popular tourist destination. Bahawalpur having a great cultural heritage dating back to thousands of years old Hakra Valley and ex princely state of Bahawalpur can be a fascinating tourist place in winters. This was stated by Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor during a meeting with Javed Iqbal Chaudhry, President Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bahawalpur. The Vice Chancellor lauded efforts of Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce for organizing Trade Fair 2020 at Derawar Fort during Annual Jeep Rally. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur will showcase local art and culture, Cholistani herbal products having medicinal value and encourage thousands of youth visiting the jeep rally to promote entrepreneurship. The President of Chamber of Commerce thanked

the Vice Chancellor for University participation in the trade fair which

will be a new beginning in the jeep rally to project Bahawalpur

culture land commerce and local agribusiness industry.

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IUB, TDCP and BCCI Jointly Organized Bahawalpur Trade Fair 2020

Glimpses of Trade Fair 2020 at Derawar Fort

A view of Bahawalpur Trade Fair inaugural ceremony

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A two day Bahawalpur Literary and Cultural Festival inaugurated in Islamia University Bahawalpur. The celebrations started with beautiful recitation and naat competition, which was presided over by the guest Qari Muhammad Ali Abdul Aati from egypt, Al-Azhar Cairo. He recited the holy Quran in a passionate voice. Addressing the opening ceremony, Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur said that for the first time in the history of the university, this kind of activity has been organized on a big scale. Meditators, intellectuals, poets, writers and anchors from all over the country participated in this festival other than that sufi poetry mehfil along theatre, debate and digital competition were also inaugurated. Its wealth and work workshops and speeches and lake competitions have also been organized. On this occasion, he praised the head of these ceremonies Syed Tabish Alvari,

Javed Qqbal Chaudhry President Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce, District Administration, Mass Communication Management, Arts Council, Press Club Bahawalpur, Parks and Horticulture Authority, Radio Pakistan, DHA and cooperation of heads of other organizations. Distinguished parliamentarian Syed Tabish Alvari said that dear country Pakistan was established for the revival and implementation of Islamic civilization and culture. The former state of Bahawalpur was the guardian and protector of the great Islamic tradition. Today, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is promoting this educational and civilization heritage to transfer it to young generation which is undoubtedly a great national service. Renowned journalist and intellect Wajahat Masood said that

cities and universities are the center of civilization and culture. Cities grow civilization while universities grow cultures. Bahawalpur and the Islamia

University of Bahawalpur are the best examples of this and the

Islamia University of Bahawalpur has achieved a unique position by organizing such an ideal event. Dr. Shahid Rizvi presented a dissertation on City Bahawalpur history,

educational institutions, and state of Bahawalpur. On the first day,

competitions were held for the social media mobile app. Artists from different parts of Southern Punjab also performed on regional music. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob also inaugurated an exhibition of local handicrafts where stalls of local commodities have been set up. The book exhibition was inaugurated by Syed Tabish Alvari. At the Hakra Art Gallery, art works presented by teachers and students were exhibited. A clean and green Pakistan Campaign was also launched in Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus for planting trees. Outside central auditorium fruits exhibition was also arranged. On this occasion, food festival was also arranged where stalls of local food along different food chains were held. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Malik Habib Ullah Bhutta, Director News Radio Pakistan Abdul Hadi Mayar, Sheeren Gul, Jahan Ara Abbasi, Naseer Ahmed Nasir, and other participants. Famous journalist participated on topic of Kashmir issue and Social Media Debate while many in Pakistani poets also gathered in Mushaira held on the second day of

Bahawalpur Literary and Cultural Festival

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with declamation contest wining team

A view of theater play

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with artists during literary festival

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the two-day Bahawalpur Literary and Cultural Festival at Islamia University Bahawalpur, Kashmir issue, Media Communication, especially, Media Conclave on social media and youth topic were discussed. Participants said that the issue was highlighted again due to social media on international horizon and drew the attention of governments and public institutions towards the issue. The youth of occupied kashmir launched a very comprehensive campaign on this issue on social media, as a result of which the Indian Government was shaken and the echoed in the upper houses. Through social media, our youth can strengthen Pakistan’s position by highlighting Kashmir issue and other related issues. Media Conclave was presided over by Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor. Renowned journalist Wajahat Masood, Naeem Masood, Director News Radio Pakistan, Abdul Hadi Mayar, Social Media Analyst Sheeren Gul, Prof. Dr. Aftab Hussain Gillani and Sajjad Pervez Director News Radio Pakistan were present on the occasion. Under the Literary and

Cultural Festival, debates on the topic of book reading and Internet were held in which students of

various educational institutions of Bahawalpur participated. In the bait-bazi competitions, the students

recited poems and got a lot of praise. In the central auditorium, Sangat Theater performed a play

Grand Mehfil-e-Mushaira

Renowned Folk Singer Sanam Marvi performing in the Sufi Night

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which was watched by more than a thousand students. At the end of the festival, internationally renowned poets and local writers participated in the all Pakistan poetry. The general participants

included Amjad Islam Amjad, Dr. Amjad Ansari, Syed Tabish Alvari, Zahid Fakhri, Salman Gillani and other poets. Later, educational and social groups appreciated Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Syed

Tabish Alvari Chairman Literary Festival, President Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Cooperative Organizations DHA, Bahawalpur Art Council, Department of Media Studies,

District Administration, Parks and Horticulture Authority, Press Club, Radio Pakistan and contribution of other organizations in conducting Bahawalpur Literary and Cultural Festival.

Grand Mehfil-e-Mushaira

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob along with dignitaries visiting flower display

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Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with speakers of media conclave and organizing team

Glimpses of Art and Craft Display, Books Exhibition and Musical Performers

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said, this university is playing key role in the social development of the region. We will cooperate with the government in making Bahawalpur a touristic place. Cholistan Jeep rally has become the most popular event of the country. Vice chancellor expressed these views while having conversation with the Managing Director of TDCP, Tanveer Jabbar. He said, Islamia University Bahawalpur is working shoulder to shoulder with the district management, Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tourism Development Co-operation Punjab on the event of jeep rally. The success of this event will play an important role in presenting the positive image of the region. On this occasion, proposals to get started the diploma courses about tourism hotel management and social media, marketing with the help of Islamia University Bahawalpur and tourism development co-operation work also considered.

The Kashmir freedom movement is an indigenous movement which cannot be suppressed by the use of power by the occupied Indian forces. The current phase of Kashmiri movement launched by resilient Kashmiri youth has been highlighted all over the world and brutal use of force over innocent civilians is being condemned all over the world. This was stated during a seminar held at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor presided the seminar. Prof. Dr. Asmat Naz, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Women University Multan

delivered extensive lecture on this occasion. They said that right of plebiscite is the basic human right of Kashmiri people which they are demanding since the partition of British India. The United Nations also promised to hold plebiscite in Kashmir and Kashmir issue is still an unfinished agenda of partition as well as United Nations. Pakistan is highlighting this issue on every forum providing moral and political support to people of Kashmir. This issue has become a global challenge threatening the international peace. Later, participants attended a rally to show solidarity with Kashmiri brethren.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said that Bahawalnagar campus of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is playing an important role in higher education development of the area. University campus is a source of high-quality education facility for the youth. Immediate steps will be taken for development and growth of this campus, established

since 2005. The Vice Chancellor shared these thoughts with faculty members and other employees during his visit to Bahawalnagar Campus of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. He said that, initiative has been started to provide innovative facilities to Bahawalnagar campus just like the central campus. Soon the deficiency

IUB Collaborates with TCDP in Cholistan Jeep Rally

Kashmir Solidarity Day

Worthy Vice Chancellor Announced New Academic Programs, Academic Blocks, Innovative IT Infrastructure And New Busses During His Visit To Bahawalnagar Campus

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with Mr. Tanveer Jabbar, MD, TDCP at Fort Derawer Tourist Resort

A view of Kashmir solidarity walk

Vice Chancellor presenting a shield to guest speaker Dr. Asmat Naz

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International Workshop on X-ray Crystallography in Structural Biology

International Conference on Business and Entrepreneurship Research

The 4th International Workshop on X-ray Crystallography in Structural Biology was held at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Engr. Prof.

Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor was the chief guest of inaugural session. As many as 60 delegates from Brazil, Denmark, United Kingdom and various universities and research organizations of Pakistan participated in the three-day event held in collaboration with Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, Science Foundation, International Union of Crystallography and Materials Chemistry Lab, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said that Crystallography is a multidisciplinary science which has made huge impact on the society

as is evident from 30 Nobel Prizes awarded to this technique in several fields of science. It is encouraging that this field is flourishing in

Pakistan and the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is playing a key role in this regard through the state-of-the-art Crystallography laboratory. He was of the view that research infrastructure be optimally used for the benefit of science and society. Conference focal person and Principal Investigator Dr. Maqsood Ahmed said that as many as 200 research papers received for this workshop which shows popularity of this sophisticated technique. He said that no other technique has been made instrumental as X-rays Crystallography for visualizing 3D structures of proteins and

their complexes at atomic level resolutions. This technique is being used in the fields of health industry, agriculture, environment related

issues such as drug discovery, vaccine development, enzyme

production, pest/insect control and degradation of pollutants. During this three-day workshop participants were provided with

structure determination by the use of X-ray Crystallography.

International Conference on Business and Entrepreneurship Research organized by the Department of Management Sciences, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, was held at Baghdad ul

Jadeed campus. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, was the Chief Guest in that conference, the Vice Chancellor said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is witnessing a new era of progress

and expansion as new academic programs compatible to current local and international market are being started. The existing programs are being revamped to meet societal needs through

innovation and development. The university is also playing leading role in socioeconomic development for building communities. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has recently opened E-Rozgar

of teaching and non-teaching staff will be removed. Just after taking over the charge of the university he issued order for reinstatement of all the stopped teaching that was a major demand of youth of that area. Construction will be started to fill the deficiency of academic

blocks and existing buildings will be expanded and renovated. Campus will be equipped with innovative technology facilitation and urgent provision of smart class rooms and video conferencing. Worthy Vice Chancellor, during his visit of Bahawalnagar Campus, participated

in Clean and Green Pakistan plantation campaign and planted a tree. At this occasion prayer was made for the development and prosperity of the campus. Campus Director Dr. Abou Bakar briefed to over the ongoing curricular, co-curricular, administrative and

developmental operations. On this occasion Deans and Principle Officers were also present. Worthy Vice Chancellor also visited class rooms, libraries, and computer labs and inquired students about their academic activities.

A view of inaugural session of Crystallography Workshop

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor presenting a memento to a visiting scholar

Participants of inaugural session of ICBER Conference

Department of English organized third International Linguists and Literature seminar. The seminar was presided by Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dr. Saiqa Imtiaz Asif, Vice Chancellor, Govt. Sadiq College Women University was the chief guest of seminar. Prof. Dr. Memuna Ghani, Dean Faculty of Arts, was also present on the occasion. The participants came from France and Indonesia and gave special lectures on English Literature. Chairman Department of English, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ayub Jajja thanked the Vice Chancellor for exclusively heading the seminar and welcomed the foreign delegates. He said that these special lectures would help students learn about the most recent advancements and development in English Language

and Literature and it would help the students to academically connect

with national and international institutes.

Worthy Vice Chancellor’s Message on Pakistan Day

Seminar on Literature and Linguistics

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor said that Pakistani nation is known in the world due to its resilience and determination which has been tested many times in hard times. Father of the Nation has given us principles of unity, faith and discipline which always guided us to pass through tough challenges that we came across in the past. The Vice Chancellor expressed these views in his message on the occasion of Pakistan Day. He said that Pakistan Day reminds us of great pledge taken by the Muslims of the subcontinent under the great leader of their beloved leadership Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the form of Pakistan resolution passed on 23 March 1940 at Lahore. It was great leadership and untiring struggle of the Muslims

of Subcontinent that they achieved destination of a separate homeland by changing map of the world within seven years. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said that today we are facing a great challenge of Covid-19 along with international community. Today, we need to unite against the challenge of this pandemic disease through unity, faith and discipline. There is no reason, we can overcome this hidden enemy and pass through this challenge as an iron nation. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has provided all the required facilities of hostels to Government of Punjab quarantine centers as in other universities across the province. He advised students to remain calm and vigilant and take care of their families, friends

and neighborhood. He also asked student to stay at home and avail

the facility of Online classes as faculty has provided syllabus to students through Online or digital means. This step will help them to

cover their semester loss. The Vice Chancellor hopes that we will face

this challenge as a living nation and show ourselves a responsible and resilient nation.

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Center through government scheme to provide job and business opportunities to local youth. The University students actively participated in trade fair jointly organized with Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and district administration. This event provided local business organizations and cottage industry great opportunity to showcase their products to thousands of local and international tourists on the occasion of annual jeep Rally. Talking on conference topic, he said that innovation is a wonderful concept while technology has

made innovation easier. He also emphasized on ethics in business, society and policy making which is responsibility of researchers, academics, managers and practitioners. Opportunities of CPEC will provide in the coming years must be looked not only through innovation, business or economic benefits but also the ethical ones otherwise this progress will be hollow and not fruitful. Dean Faculty of Management Sciences Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal thanked the national and International delegates for their arrival and participation in three-day event in Bahawalpur. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor presenting a memento to a foreign delegate

A view of inaugural session

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with participants of Seminar of Literature and Linguistics

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On International Women’s Day, an exclusive seminar was organized at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The participants praised the admissions of 12000 students in both morning and evening programs under the leadership of Vice chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, which

has created new learning and higher education opportunities for thousands of female students. Similarly, hundreds of female students belonging to Lodhran, Khanqah Shareef, Yazman and Laal Sohanra region have been availing

university bus service. These students’ parents were unable to bear their hostel expenses and, in addition, they were unwilling to send their daughters and/or sisters on local transport service. This special bus service for these under privileged town girls has been a real blessing. Prof. Dr. Mamoona

Ghani, Ex. Dean Faculty of Arts, was special guest in this seminar. In this international women’s day seminar, UN’s efforts for equality of women and its reality in modern day, and its implementation in a just world was also emphasized and special

speeches were made on the subject. Female teachers, employees and students were provided awareness about the protection of women by the Govt. and legislation about women’s rights protection. The participants were told that the Govt. is making full efforts to provide women with active

participation in the community and steps are being taken to ease the hardships of working women, and these efforts are being praised by the international community. Our women are courageous, brave and consistent and are showing progress

in almost every field of life. The women participants thanked to Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob for organizing this exclusive seminar on Women’s day. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Shazia Anjum, Director Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, Prof. Dr. Rubina Tariq, Chairperson of Department of

Library and Information, Dr. Rozina Anjum Naqvi, Dr. Yasmeen Rufi, Focal Person, Women Development Center, Islamia University Bahawalpur, and Farah Ameer, Assistant Prof. Department of Law addressed to the participants.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, Islamia University Bahawalpur, said that Punjab Information Board is playing a significant role in education and public services. The Vice Chancellor expressed this while talking to Chaudhry Adnan Zafar, In-charge of E-Service Center Bahawalpur. The e-service center is very effective in solving daily problems of people. Problems like identity card, domicile, birth certificate, NADRA facilities, driving license and vehicle

registration are solved instantly through this one window facility. The e-employment program is very important for providing decent employment by providing skills to the youth. The entrepreneurial E-rozgar program and skilled youth is important for providing them with respectful jobs. E-rozgar program is generating human resource in IT profession which is much needed. Equipped with IT technology and skilled youth are earning foreign exchange at home and abroad.

An E-rozgar center is also being set up at Islamia University Bahawalpur which will be operational soon. The opening ceremony of the E-rozgar center and the seminar were also discussed on the occasion.

Punjab Government has agreed to setup Centre for Renewable and Solar Energy Training and building of College of Conventional Medicine at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. These developments happened during recent visit of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor with officials of Energy and Higher Education Department at Lahore. Energy Department will establish Center for Renewable and

Solar Energy worth Rs. 395 Million at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus. This state-of-the-art center will help to promote non-conventional means of energy in Southern Punjab facilitating industries and household purposes. Similarly, College of Conventional Medicine will promote research in Eastern Medicine and Homeopathy besides encouraging research on medicinal herbs of Cholistan desert to

start commercialization of these medicines to uplift socioeconomic

development of the region.

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Hepatitis and Infection Control

Program Primary and Secondary Health Care Department, Govt. of

the Punjab agreed to establish a Hepatitis Clinic at the University Campus. This clinic aims at declaring the Islamia University of Bahawalpur as Hepatitis free university, establishment of Hepatitis Clinic and sentinel at the University. This clinic will also ensure screening of every single student, faculty, staff members and their families, Hepatitis B vaccination and treatment of Hepatitis positive individuals. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Dr. Khalid Mehmood, Program Manager of Hepatitis Control and Infection Program signed the agreement in a ceremony

at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus. Principal Quaid e Azam Medical College, Prof. Dr. Khawaja Fayyaz Ahmed, senior faculty members and officials of District Health Authority Bahawalpur were also present on this occasion. It is important to mention here that a mega hepatitis screening and vaccination campaign launched by the Punjab Government is going on in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. As many as 30 thousand students, faculty members and employees will be screened, vaccinated and treated to make the university, the first Hepatitis free university of the country.

International Women’s Day Seminar

E-Service Center Bahawalpur Praised for Facilitation

Center for Renewable and Solar Energy

MoU for Hepatitis Sentinel Center

A view of meeting participated by Saqib Zafar Secretary Energy Department and Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor

Speakers highlighting International Women’s Day during a seminar

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor visiting E-Service Center

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor exchanging MoU with Dr. Khalid Mehmood Program Manager, Hepatitis Center Program

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Training Pakistan agreed to collaborate for joint efforts to promote short training courses relating to Veterinary and Animal Science for the students and farmers. Veterinary College, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Training Pakistan signed Memorandum of Understanding to promote short training courses relating to Veterinary and Animal Science for the students and farmers. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor and

Dr. Fraz Shafique, CEO signed the documents on behalf of their institutions. Dr. Sajid Hameed, Principal, University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences said that College is offering short courses and providing services for evaluation and certification since 2006 by collaborating with various organizations. This agreement will promote veterinary education besides supporting livestock farmers in rural areas and Cholistan.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor has said that newly formed student’s societies will promote students leadership though healthy activities. Co-curricular activities are essential for character building and personality development been-fiting students to successfully enter in practical life. The Vice Chancellor expressed these views during an appreciation ceremony of the university student’s societies to promote co-curricular activities in the campus. The Vice Chancellor advised the office bearers of societies to

include other students as well to inculcate better understanding of tolerance, environment friendliness and beneficial to society. On this occasion appreciation certificate were also distributed among officials It is important to mention here that, on direction of Vice Chancellor 11 student’s societies have been established in the university to encourage students participation in the fields of Qirat and Naat, debating, literature, sciences, environment, arts, performing arts, media and sports.

Short Courses in Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Appreciation Ceremony for IUB Students Societies

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Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Asif Iqbal Chaudhary along with

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor inaugurated Spring

Semester Degree Show at College of Art and Design at Baghdad ul

Jadeed Campus. Commissioner Bahawalpur said that the students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur have immense talent in art and he is really impressed to observe creativity and innovation of University students. He termed students art work of international stature which has beautifully depicted local cultural heritage through their art work. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor said that Hakra Art Gallery and College of Art and Design have emerged as pofnt of excellence in the field of fine arts. He praised dedication of faculty and students producing exemplary art work. College Principal Maria Ansari said that this semester students have produced art thesis in the mediums of painting, textile design, digital art, calligraphy and graphic design which are being appreciated by the art lovers.

Spring Semester Degree Show

Commissioner Bahawalpur Javed Iqbal Chaudhary visiting art display

MoU signing ceremony

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor along with participants of certificates distribution ceremony

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Provincial Minister for Management and Professional Development Hussain Jahanian Gardezi said that the agricultural research held at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is commendable. What’s more, there is an example for the most important generation of university research and the most important types of universities that emerge in their trunks. The provincial minister expressed these views while addressing a seminar at Islamia University Bahawalpur on the topic of restoration of cotton crop and prosperity of the beloved homeland. He said that steps have been taken by the government to rehabilitate

important and cash crops like cotton. There is a glimmer of hope that a double cotton crop in the beloved homeland will revive the economy and bring prosperity to the farmer. Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur said that the university research should meet national needs and aspirations. The Agricultural College, Islamia University of Bahawalpur goes on different national forums for research on different crops. Varieties introduced by the College are introduced at more than 40% of agricultural land. Islamia University Bahawalpur will carry forward and further promote these

great research traditions. Cotton Commissioner Dr. Khalid Abdullah on the occasion gave a briefing on the cotton crop, cultivation issues, its cultivation in the country, climate change and the situation of the farmer and the economic situation. Due to these problems, the main component of the cotton economy is now left far behind. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Bandasha Director research gave an overview of the discovered crops at Islamia University Bahawalpur and their performance in high temperature and water coagulation. He said that

the varieties of cotton discovered in the university have excellent ability to fight against local weather and and geographical conditions and leaf turning virus and other diseases. On this occasion, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Islamia University Bahawalpur and Evygl group. The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob and Asif Majeed, Head of Evygl group. Agreement conditions both parties will take steps to promote agricultural research, collaborative projects and provide internships and jobs for students.

Seminar on Role of Cotton in National Economy

Big 9 Sports LeagueA grand sports event, University Sports League Big 9 began at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur today. Provincial Minister Samiullah Chaudhary and Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor inaugurated the event participated by girls’ and boys’ sports teams from 9 universities of Punjab. The first cricket match between Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Government College University Faisalabad was taken by the host team by 9 wickets. IUB team defeated Faisalabad team in basketball. In the Hockey match Islamia University of Bahawalpur team defeated University of Wah Cantt by 9 goals.

Glimpses of Big Sports League

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahoob, Vice Chancellor Presting a shield to provincial Minister Hussain Jahanian Gardezi

A view of MoU signing ceremony

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International Sufi Conference and Rohi Aman MelaEngr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said, the preaching of Hazrat khawja Farid about peace and tolerance is beacon of light for us. He rendered great services for the illumination of Islam in the subcontinent. Vice Chancellor of Islamia University Bahawalpur Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob expressed his views in an international Sufi conference conducted on the evening of 22nd Annual Rohi Aman Mela at jhok Farid, Cholistan. Khawaja Farid Chair, Director of Islamia University Bahawalpur Mr. Javaid Hassan Chandio, faculty members of university and many students were

present there. Heir of the darbar farid khawaja Rawal Moens Koreeja appreciated the participation of vice chancellor of Islamtia University Bahawalpur, teachers and students in the Rohi aman mela. He said,

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob is highly intellectual personality and his contributions in the field of education for southern Punjab are magnificent. His devotion to Khawaja Farid is praise-worthy.

On this occasion, vice chancellor inquired Khawaja Rawal about the health of Khawaja Moin Koreeja and conveyed best wishes for his health.

IUB Establishes Office of Occupational Health and SafetyThe Islamia University of Bahawalpur has established Occupational Safety and Health (OSAH) Department on direction of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor. The purpose is to provide safe and healthy working environment to employees. The department organized one day basic life support and fire safety training with the collaboration of Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122. The staff of Administration block and Vice-Chancellor secretariat participated in Training. The basic purpose of this training was to educate employees about rapid response to emergency situations that leads to save lives, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for adults, children, and infants, relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants. understanding and dealing with Fire Emergencies

Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor and Rawal Moeen Koreja addressing the participants

Camel dance performance IUB students in Rohi Aman Mela

Firefighting exercise at hostel complex

Participants of Occupational Health and Safety Seminar

Faculty Member visits Malaysian University

Faulty Member attends Itnternational Conference in Turkey

Faculty member of department of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Dr. Haji Muhammad Shoaib Khan attended International Conference on Science and Technology Research at University Technology Malaysia and presented research paper. He was awarded best paper award from the organizers.

Dr. Abid Shahzad, Coordinator International Liaison Office (ILO), and faculty member Department of Education, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur presented his research paper on collaborative learning strategies at post graduate level in Pakistan at the World Conference on Educational Sciences held at Ayvansaray University Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Abid Shahzad unveiled the findings of his research that the collaborative learning strategies are the best strategies to be adopted and implemented at the post graduate level classes in the universities. These strategies promote direct learning among

the scholars and yield outstanding results. There were participants from more than 40 countries who presented the new research in the field of educational sciences.

Department of Commerce Organized Poster Presentation Competition

Ceremony to recognize 40 years of academic services of Prof. Dr. Mamuna Ghani

Students of BS Commerce organized had a poster presentation competition under the course of E-commerce. Students took the topic of prominent companies of Bahawalpur including, Asia Flour Mills, Ashraf Sugar Mills, Dharala

Auto Industry, Novel Bio Science, GSK Pharmaceuticals, Bio Crop Science, Vox-vagon Auto Mobil, Jhonson, Ali Oil Mills, Shamim Oil Mills, Pizza Hut, City Cafe, Al-Madina Poultry, TCS, Azad Cotton Mills, Mohakkam Cotton Mills and Khalid

Modern Ghee Mills. At the end of the ceremony, chief guest Dr. Abdul Majid Makki said in his address that good educational institutions along with their student character building also beautify their skills so that they can better compete

with the upcoming challenges and play their role in development of the country. He thanked Engr. Prof Dr. Athar Mahboob for his provision of encouraging environment for educational activities.

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Institute of Cost Management Accountants of Pakistan have agreed to collaborate and co-operate promoting education in the relevant fields. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor and Zia ul Mustafa Awan President signed the MoU on behalf of respective organizations. President Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Javed Iqbal Chaudhary, Prof. Dr. Jawwad Iqbal, Dean Faculty of Management Sciences and Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid Makki Chairman

Department of Commerce were also present on this occasion. It was decided that IUB students in Commerce, Accounting, Banking and Finance will be given direct entry for CMA qualification. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur will provide opportunities of Higher Education Commissions’ recognized degrees to members of ICMA. Both the institutions will jointly organize training workshops and seminars besides encouraging joint research programs.

IUB and ICMA Signed MOU

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