One-day Seminar on “Iqbal’s Vision for the Youth”

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A one-day seminar on “Iqbal’s Vision for the Youth” was organized by IRD in collaboration with the Department of Urdu, Politics & I.R and History and Pakistan Studies, IIUI today at Allama Iqbal Auditorium, IIU Old Campus. The seminar conveyed Iqbal’s message of peace and humanity to youth in an effective manner. It also taught a sense of Khudi among youth that urges them to acknowledge their innate abilities and work towards self-actualization. The guest speakers, including Dr. Saleem Mazhar, Director General, National Language Promotion Department, Pakistan, Dr. Talib Hussain Sial, Iqbaliyat expert, Teacher, Researcher, Critic, Dr. Humaira Shehbaz, Iqbaliyat expert, Teacher, Research, Critic, enlightened the audience on the topic. Dr. Talib Hussain Sial linked the events of Iqbal’s visit to Europe with the current situation and told the young generation that they should maintain their independence at all costs. He said that Iqbal’s philosophy is connected with Islam. He presents philosophical ideas compatible with religion. Dr. Humira Shehbaz, while her address, presented an Urdu translation and Persian text of a story in Iqbal’s Persian poetry. She said that Iqbal’s addressees were mostly young people and said that out of the total seventeen thousand poems of Iqbal, about twelve thousand are in Persian. Therefore, the Persian language should also be studied.

Dr. Salim Mazhar presented Iqbal’s philosophical thoughts in the context of the Holy Quran and made his philosophy a beacon for the youth and said that Iqbal is a great poet and philosopher not only of this region but of the world. The closing remarks of the ceremony were delivered by Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman (Vice President, Academics).  He thanked the honorable speakers.  He suggested that such programs should be organized on the new campus of the International Islamic University where students from many fields can understand Iqbal. In the end, souvenirs were presented to the guest speakers.

2-Day Workshop on “Quality First: Enhancing Online Teaching in Higher Education”

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A 2-Day Workshop on “Quality First: Enhancing Online Teaching in Higher Education” has been successfully inaugurated today. The Workshop has been organized by the Faculty of Education, IIU, in collaboration with Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD) and the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Development (QAD), IIUI. The Workshop aims to strengthen the quality of online education across higher education institutions in Pakistan, focusing on best practices for course design, student engagement, and assessment in digital platforms. The workshop’s resource persons include experts from renowned institutions including Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees (Pakistan Institute of Education), Prof. Dr. Tamim Ahmed Khan (Bahria University), Dr. Azhar Mahmood (IIUI), Mr. Shahid Minhas (SDPI), Dr. Zarina Akhtar (IIUI), Dr. Rukhsana Durrani (Allama Iqbal Open University), Dr. Fatima Maqsood (IIUI), Dr. Mubeshera Tufail (AIOU) Dr. Munawwar Ahmed (Virtual University) and Dr. Fouzia Ajmal (IIUI). Participants from the universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are attending the event. The Workshop will continue till 19th September 2024.

Visit of Faculty Members of Government College University Hyderabad

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A 14-member delegation of the Faculty members of Government College University, Hyderabad, on study tour to different universities of Pakistan, also visited IRD and met with the director. The Director IRD Syed Hassan Aftab welcomed the delegates and briefed them about the IIUI and IRD. The delegation, while lauding the efforts of IRD, thanked the Director for brief presentation. Later on, a visit to IRI Library was also carried out.

A 14-member delegation of the Faculty members of Government College University, Hyderabad, on study tour to different universities of Pakistan, also visited IRD and met with the director. The Director IRD Syed Hassan Aftab welcomed the delegates and briefed them about the IIUI and IRD. The delegation, while lauding the efforts of IRD, thanked the Director for brief presentation. Later on, a visit to IRI Library was also carried out.

4-Day Youth Empowerment Camp for Male University Students

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Empowering Young Male Leaders through Experiential Learning!

Fifty young male participants from all over the country was set to embark on a transformative journey designed to refine their personalities and enhance their leadership and team-building skills during the Youth Empowerment Camp for Girls, organized by the Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (International Islamic University Islamabad)!

This camp was more than just an adventure; it’s a comprehensive experiential learning experience! Featuring a series of exciting outdoor adventure activities expertly designed, the camp emphasized “learning by doing.” Participants were engaged in unique challenges that test their problem-solving abilities, resilience, teamwork, and leadership.

Guided by the innovative methods, participants faced obstacles that required collaborative effort and strategic thinking to overcome. Each activity is followed by insightful de-briefing sessions by the facilitators, where participants reflect on their experiences, identify their strengths and areas for improvement, and connect these lessons to real-life scenarios.

Through this dynamic and hands-on approach, the camp aimed to foster resilience, leadership skills, and team spirit among these young men, prepared them to become empowered leaders ready to make a difference in their communities. The blend of physical challenges and reflective learning ensured that each participant gains a deeper understanding of themselves and their potential.

4-Day Youth Empowerment Camp for Female University Students

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Empowering Young Female Leaders through Experiential Learning!

Fifty young female participants from all over the country was set to embark on a transformative journey designed to refine their personalities and enhance their leadership and team-building skills during the Youth Empowerment Camp for Girls, organized by the Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (International Islamic University Islamabad)!

This camp was more than just an adventure; it’s a comprehensive experiential learning experience! Featuring a series of exciting outdoor adventure activities expertly designed, the camp emphasized “learning by doing.” Participants were engaged in unique challenges that test their problem-solving abilities, resilience, teamwork, and leadership.

Guided by the innovative methods, participants faced obstacles that required collaborative effort and strategic thinking to overcome. Each activity is followed by insightful de-briefing sessions by the facilitators, where participants reflect on their experiences, identify their strengths and areas for improvement, and connect these lessons to real-life scenarios.

Through this dynamic and hands-on approach, the camp aimed to foster resilience, leadership skills, and team spirit among these young women, prepared them to become empowered leaders ready to make a difference in their communities. The blend of physical challenges and reflective learning ensured that each participant gains a deeper understanding of themselves and their potential.