Dr. Abdul Rauf Rafiqui, Director of Iqbal Academy Pakistan, Visits Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD)

Dr. Abdul Rauf Rafiqui, Director of Iqbal Academy Pakistan, Lahore, visited the Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD) at the International Islamic University Islamabad. He was warmly received by Mr. Nasir Farid, Additional Director, IRD.

During the visit, Mr. Farid briefed Dr. Rafiqui on the Institute’s vision, its ongoing academic initiatives, and its significant contributions to Iqbal studies and interfaith dialogue. On the occasion, a recently published volume by IRD was presented to the esteemed guest as a gesture of academic exchange and goodwill.

Dr. Rafiqui toured the IRD’s Reference Library and Media Studio, where he expressed appreciation for the scholarly environment and state-of-the-art facilities. He lauded the Institute’s commitment to promoting the intellectual legacy of Allama Iqbal through meaningful academic and cultural initiatives.

He concluded his visit by commending the tireless efforts of IRD and expressed his support for its continued mission of fostering research, dialogue, and collaboration across diverse intellectual domains.