Our Correspondent
KARAK: Professor Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khalily, Vice Chancellor of Khushal Khan Khattak University (KKKU) in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, visited the New Campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) to meet with Professor Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, President of IIUI. The visit aimed to foster greater collaboration and strengthen the bond between the two academic institutions.
During the meeting, Dr. Khalily extended his sincere congratulations to Dr. Alahmed on his recent appointment as President of IIUI. He commended the substantial contributions of past Saudi presidents in the university’s development and international standing. Dr. Khalily hailed Dr. Alahmed as a significant asset to both Pakistan and the broader Islamic world, recognizing IIUI’s prominent position on the global academic landscape. He highlighted the university’s diverse international student body as a testament to knowledge-sharing and cultural unity within the Muslim Ummah.
President Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed warmly welcomed Dr. Khalily, in turn congratulating him on his own recent appointment at Khushal Khan Khattak University. Dr. Alahmed expressed pride in Dr. Khalily’s achievements, noting that his success was a source of honor for IIUI, as Dr. Khalily is a distinguished alumnus and an integral part of the university’s extended academic family.
The two academic leaders engaged in productive discussions regarding potential avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in higher education. Key areas of focus included the importance of faculty and student exchange programs, as well as exploring possibilities for deeper institutional collaboration between Khushal Khan Khattak University and IIUI.
This visit underscores IIUI’s unwavering commitment to its alumni and reaffirms its mission to serve as a vital hub of academic excellence and cultural exchange among Muslim nations.
