IUB conducted the ceremony in connection with the 150th anniversary of the poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

PRO No. 162/26 dated 30.04.2026
Directorate of Public Relations the Islamia University of Bahawalpur
A grand ceremony was organized at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in connection with the 150th anniversary celebrations of the poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, as per the instructions of the Higher Education Commission. The guest speaker of the ceremony, Dr. Asma Rani, President of the Department of Urdu, Government Sadiq College, Women's University of Bahawalpur, highlighted the importance of Allama Iqbal's thoughts and said that the young generation should make Iqbal's philosophy of self a part of their practical lives. Dr. Asif Nadeem served as the chief judge in the competitions. Other judges included Dr. Ramzan Tahir, Mohsin Raza, Alina Tariq Chohan and Muhammad Ammar. In Urdu essay writing, Abdul Waheed won first position, Muhammad Mazhar won second position, and Hiba Liaquat won third position. In English essay writing, Waqar Mehboob Khan, Hassan Habib, and Ayesha Namkeen won first, second, and third positions respectively. In Urdu debate, Shaiza, Mabrouk, and Amara Malik showed outstanding performance, while in English debate, Amna Asad, Mah Noor, and Abdul Samad won first, second, and third positions.  The ceremony was supervised by HEC Focal Person Dr. Muhammad Asghar Sial. Dr. Muhammad Adnan Bukhari, Associate Professor and Additional Director Students Societies, distributed certificates to the successful students.