Iqra National University INU-Official

21/05/2026

18/05/2026

A detailed and successful reaccreditation visit of the BSc Civil Engineering Program was conducted by Pakistan Engineering Council at Iqra National University Peshawar on 14th & 15th May, 2026.

The visit focused on comprehensive academic evaluation and assessment of the program under the Outcome Based Education (OBE) system to ensure compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement in engineering education.

The respected visiting team included:
* Engr. Prof. Dr. Shahab Khushnood — Team Leader
* Engr. Prof. Dr. Hamza Farooq Gabriel — PEV Civil Engineering
* Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arshad — PEV Civil Engineering
* Engr. Prof. Dr. SM Majid Ashraf Khan — PEV Civil Engineering
* Engr. Prof. Dr. Akhtar Nawaz Khan — PEC Representative
* Engr. Arqam Jamal Khan — PEC Representative

The department sincerely appreciates the valuable observations, professional guidance, and constructive feedback provided by the honorable visiting team during the evaluation process.

13/05/2026

Vice Chancellor, Iqra National University, attended the 55th Vice Chancellors’ Committee meeting held at Higher Education Commission Islamabad on May 12, 2026. The meeting was attended by vice chancellors and academic leaders from universities across Pakistan, where important challenges and future strategies related to higher education, research, innovation, and academic development were discussed in detail.

During the meeting, the Higher Education Commission officially launched a fully online and paperless degree attestation system.

The meeting also featured detailed discussions on major reforms, including dual, double, and joint degree programs, transnational education, digitalization, and the National Skill Competency Test (NSCT). On this occasion, the Best Research Award 2025 and NRPU Awards 2025–26 were also presented in recognition of outstanding research contributions.

12/05/2026

The 25th Meeting of the Board of Advance Studies and Research (BASR) for the School of Business Administration & Social Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Computer Science and School of Civil Engineering and School of Electrical Engineering was held on Thursday May 07, 2026 under the chairmanship of worthy Vice Chancellor Dr. Malik Taimur Ali. The PhD scholars and MS students from these schools presented their research proposals for approval.
The meeting was attended by the Deans of the Faculties, Professors, Registrar, Director QEC and Principals. The following members participated as external subject experts:

1. Prof. Dr. Waqar Alam (Professor, Abasyn University Peshawar)
2. Dr. Yousaf Khan (Associate Professor, University of Engineering & Technology)
3. Dr. Farooq Shah (Associate Professor, CECOS University Peshawar)
4. Dr. Abdul Waheed (Associate Professor, CECOS University Peshawar)
5. Dr. Bushra Rehman (Assistant Professor, IPDM, Khyber Medical University Peshawar)
6. Dr. Engr. Muhammad Ijaz (HOD/Assistant Professor, Abasyn University Peshawar)

12/05/2026

The 30th meeting of the Academic Council of Iqra National University, pertaining to the “Faculty of Health & Life Sciences” and “School of Nursing” was held on Wednesday May 06, 2026. The meeting was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Malik Taimur Ali.
Mr. Waheed Ahmad Mangi, Director Academics, Higher Education Commission, participated in the meeting as the HEC Representative via an online link. Other distinguished members present included Prof. Dr. Mohsin Tahir (Registrar), Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan Khalil (Dean, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khurram (Associate Dean, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences), Prof. Dr. Engr. Jahanzeb Khan (Controller of Examinations), Prof. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmad (Director, INU Swat Campus), Mr. Abdul Mastan (Dean, School of Nursing), Dr. Eng. Sanaullah Ahmed (Director QEC). Additionally, the Principals of the Schools from INU Peshawar and Swat Campuses were also present in the meeting.

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

INU Peshawar observes one year commemoration of Marka-e-Haq.

07/05/2026

Iqra National University solemnly marked the one-year commemoration of Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsus with a dignified ceremony that reflected unity, remembrance, and resilience.

The program commenced with the flag hoisting, symbolizing national pride and collective resolve. As the flag ascended, faculty, students, and distinguished guests stood in reverence, honoring the sacrifices made in defense of truth and justice.

This was followed by collective prayers, offered for peace, prosperity, and the enduring strength of the nation. The prayers served as a reminder of the courage and steadfastness demonstrated during Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsus, while also invoking blessings for the university and the country at large.

The ceremony concluded with a solidarity walk across the campus grounds. The walk embodied discipline, remembrance, and shared commitment, reinforcing the vision of Marka-e-Haq as a beacon of resilience and national consciousness.