City Reporter
Prof. Zafar Ishaq Ansari conference and dialogue room endowed by the Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue was inaugurated here at the Faculty of Usulludin (Islamic Studies) of International Islamic University Islamabad.
Professor Emeritus Zafar Iqbal Ansari was a renowned Islamic scholar who is known for his scholarly contributions.
He also served as President and Vice President of the university. In addition, he also served as Director General of the Shariah Academy and Islamic Research Institute of IIU.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Masoom Yasinzai said that keeping the legacy alive is a surety to success and excellence.
Appreciating the initiative, the IIU Rector desired that the facility must be a source of engagement among the scholars of Muslim world and IIUI.
He said activities such as today’s inauguration, are the true face of university where we work being a solution provider to the problems of society.
IIU Rector said we must be focused to achieve our destination, that is success of the university.
He urged that there is no need to pay heed to the negativity, pessimism and gloomy efforts of few elements.
On the occasion, Dr. Hathal paid rich tributes to Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari and appreciated that the facility of dialogue room would open new horizon of exchange of experiences as the Islamic Studies faculty of IIU has potential to bring constructive results when it will interact with the scholars across the world.
