President of International Islamic University Islamabad Visits Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) recently conducted an official visit to the Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD) located at the university’s Old Campus. The visit included an extensive tour of the institute’s facilities and a review of its academic resources.
During the visit, the President examined the IRD Reference Library, praising its vast collection of over 3,000 well-maintained books, which serve as a vital academic resource for scholars and researchers. Mr. Nasir Farid, Additional Director of IRD, alongside Dr. Maryam Siddiqa, provided a detailed briefing on the institute’s ongoing academic initiatives, research projects, and future strategic plans. The President was also introduced to the IRD’s scholarly publications and commended their quality and thematic relevance, highlighting their importance in contributing to intellectual discourse and academic excellence.
The President further toured the IRD Conference Room, assessing the facilities designed for seminars and academic exchanges, and visited the IRD Studio, which supports the production of digital content and multimedia research initiatives. He was informed that all these facilities are accessible to every department within the university, promoting interdepartmental collaboration and academic integration.
Expressing deep appreciation for the IRD team’s dedication, the President reaffirmed his support for enhancing the institute’s role as a leading platform for research, dialogue, and thought leadership at IIUI. “We are committed to providing full institutional backing to strengthen IRD’s impact and broaden its academic reach,” he stated.
