New Office Bearers Of International Islamic University Islamabad's Academic Staff Association Take Oath

Newly elected members of the Academic Staff Association (ASA) at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) were sworn in on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Mar, 2018 ) :Newly elected members of the Academic Staff Association (ASA) at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) were sworn in on Wednesday.

An oath taking ceremony in this regard was held at male campus of university, where IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh administrated the oath to the newly elected ASA members, a news release said.

Prof Dr Hafiz Muhamamd Bashir took oath as ASA's new president, while the ceremony was also attended by Vice Presidents, Deans, DGs, officers and former office bearers of the ASA as well. Dr Saeed Badshah joined the ASA as its General Secretary, Syed Afzal Ahmed Kaka Khel as Vice President (male), Dr Rukhsana Tariq as Vice President-Female, Dr Taimiya Sabiha as Joint Secretary-Female, Akhlaq Ahmed as Joint Secretary male, Dr.

Hafiz Ahmed Hammad as Finance Secretary, Dr Muhammad Arshad Malikas information secretary and Dr Fozia Saeed joined as Information Secretary-Female. Dr Al-Draiweeshemphasized that teachers had a vital role in disseminating and spreading knowledge in the society.

The IIUI President told on the occasion that IIUI has top agenda for promoting those Teaching Research Associates (TRAs) and lecturers in as Assistant Professors who had completed PhDs. He also mentioned that a dedicated and expanded day-care center will be built in IIUI female campus soon.

In his speech, President IIUI vowed that efforts for the development of the faculty and university's academic progress. He also urged the faculty members to take forward the mission of university and work hard day and night to bring the university in front line amongst the international institutions.

He emphasized on improvement of individual's performance to fill the research gap and deliver to the society. Dr Al-Draiweesh offered his full support and resources to academia. Dr Hafiz Muhammad Bashir said in his speech on the occasion that new elected ASA body would keep IIUI's progress as top priority.

He vowed on the occasion the newly elected members would be proved as hands and arms of IIUI administration. He hailed IIUI President while saying that he had always provided maximum cooperation to academic fraternity.

Earlier, Dr Abdul Jalil , former President ASA also spoke on the occasion and apprised about the developments in previous years. On the occasion, shields were given to former ASA office bearers and a souvenir was also presented to IIUI President by Dr Hafiz Muhammad Bashir.

President IIUI took oath from the newly elected panel which included Prof Dr Zafar Iqbal (President), Dr. Faiz Ur Rahim (V.P), Dr Amna Mehmood (V.P), Shahzad Ashraf Chaudhry (General Secretary), Ahsan Bashir (Joint Secretary), Mrs.

Taima Sabeeha (Joint Secretary female), Engr. Sakhi Jan Khalil (Information Secretary), Dr. Rukhsana Tariq (Information Secretary female) and Zaheer Ud Din Behram (Finance Secretary). In his speech, President IIUI thanked all ex.

ASA office bearers specially President Dr. ZafarIqbal for his continuous and sincere efforts for the development of the faculty and university's academic progress. He also urged the faculty members to take forward the mission of university and work hard day and night to bring the university in front line amongst the international community.

He emphasized on improvement of individual's performance to fill the research gap and deliver to the society. Dr. Al-Draiweesh offered his full support and resources to academia. In his speech, Dr.

Zafar Iqbal, thanked the house for cooperation and support. He also thanked President IIU and other officials for taking interest and solving the faculty issues. He also highlighted the current issues and requested the chief guest to address the problems on priority basis.

During the ceremony, newly elected General Secretary ASA Mr. Shahzad Ashraf Chaudhry put forth the issues to be addressed on priority in upcoming session. Shields were presented to all Ex. Presidents and committee members of session 2015-16 for their achievements.

At the end Dr. Zafar Iqbal presented a shield to President IIUI and thanked all the guests for sparing time. Earlier, Ex. General Secretary ASA Husnain Naqvi welcomed all guests and highlighted the achievements of ASA during 2015-16.

Meanwhile, Faitha was offered for late eminent scholar and Executive Director of varsity's Iqbal Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD) Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh prayed for eternal peace for departed soul of Dr.

Mumtaz Ahmed that May Allah Almighty shower His countless blessings on him. President IIUI, admire his contribution and said that he always be remembered for his services to Muslim Ummah.