Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor assumed his responsibilities

PRO No. 108/2019

Dated 26.07.2019

Public Relations Office

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur (    ):Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur assumed his responsibilities here today. He is the 16^th Vice Chancellor of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The Punjab Higher Education Department had issued notification of his appointment on 23^rd July 2019. On this occasion Engr. Prof. Dr. Aamir Ijaz, Vice Chancellor, MNSUET Multan, Deans and Principal Officers felicitated him for his meritorious appointment and wished him a successful tenure. Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor said that nowadays the universities have a significant role in socio-economic development besides imparting quality education. The universities must have effective management, financial sustainability and equipped with modern tools of information technology. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur is the historic alma mater promoting higher education the region. He further said that his main priority is to provide congenial environment to faculty and students to keep producing quality work. He praised Engr. Prof. Dr. Aamir Vice Chancellor, acting Vice Chancellor for his dedication and services to the university. Meanwhile, social and education circles have welcome the joining of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor terming it a right step towards development of the University.