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It is one of the top ranked universities in the country.<ref>[https://www.dawn.com/news/22978/promotion-of-s-t-stressed Promotion of S&T stressed] Dawn (newspaper), Published 20 February 2002, Retrieved 9 February 2020</ref><ref name="Google maps">{{cite web\|title=QAU Location Address\|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&authuser=0&ie=UTF-8&q=quaid+e+azam+university&fb=1&gl=us&hq=quaid+e+azam+university&cid=0,0,9519095407991940175&ei=DdwuUsOmI6rwiwKHi4CwDA&ved=0CIEBEPwS\|website=Google maps website\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to the study of [[postgraduate education]] but expanded and established as Qaid e Azam university in 1973 to an [[interdisciplinary]] university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education.<ref name="Qau press">{{cite web\|url=http://www.qau.edu.pk/introduction/\|title=QAU Introduction\|publisher=QAU Press\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> == Overview == The university has, as of 2015, grown into the largest varsity in [[Islamabad]] with a total enrollment exceeding 13,000 students.<ref name="Qau press" /> The university is on a 1700 [[acres]] (or 6.9 km<sup>2</sup>) campus on the foothills of the [[Margalla Hills\|Margalla]].<ref name="Dawn news, 2013">{{cite news\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/697632\|title=Quaid-e-Azam University declared as top university of Pakistan\|last=Yusuf\|first=Suhail\|date=23 February 2012\|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Divided into four faculties and nine affiliated research institutes, QAU is among Pakistan's largest and [[Rankings of universities in Pakistan\|highest ranked]] public universities.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1052728/hec-announces-university-rankings/\|title=HEC announces university rankings \|date=23 February 2016\|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|date=23 February 2016\|title=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|journal=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> In 2020, it is ranked between 510 and 520 overall whilst in Physics, Mathematics and agriculture departments ranked 225th, 225th and 125th respectively worldwide, in emerging economics it's ranked below 100 which is probably a prestige, and also ranked 111th in Asia by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]''<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/quaid-i-azam-university QAU on TopUniversities.com website] Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> while its regional publications ranked QAU among 120 in Asia in 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/564260/2013-rankings-three-pakistani-universities-among-worlds-top-200/\|title=2013 rank: Three Pakistani universities among world's top 200 - The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|date=17 June 2013\|author=Riazul Haq\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]]'' ranked QAU between 401 and 500 globally and top 75 in Asia in its 2020 lists. The university has intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the [[United Nations]], [[University of Tokyo]] and the [[International Centre for Theoretical Physics\|ICTP]].<ref name="Qau press" /><ref>{{cite web\|title = International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week - The Express Tribune\|url = http://tribune.com.pk/story/627692/international-collaboration-moot-on-plasma-physics-next-week/\|website = The Express Tribune\| date=5 November 2013 \|access-date = 9 February 2016}}</ref> It is one of the most popular universities in the country and counts several public figures and intellectuals among its current and former faculty, researchers, or alumni since its establishment. They include [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Nasim Zehra]], [[Shamshad Akhtar]], [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy\|Suhail Zubairy]], [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]], Farzana Aslam, [[Tasneem Zehra Husain\|Tasneem Zehra]] and [[Salma Zahid]]. The university is currently led by Vice Chancellor Muhammad Ali. ==History== [[File:Muhammad Ali Jinnah.jpg\|upright\|thumb\|alt=jamshed from payactiv.\|The university was renamed in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] (1876-1948), founder of Pakistan.]] The University of Islamabad was established on 22 July 1967 by the [[Government of Pakistan]]. It was renamed as Quaid-i-Azam University in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], founder of Pakistan in 1976 - which was the year of his birth [[centenary]]. However, the spelling of the university's name were kept different i.e. "i" was used instead of "e" for [[Ezāfe]] that links the two words in Jinnah's title Quaid-e-Azam. The university offered teaching and research programs for [[PhD]] and [[MPhil]] degrees in the beginning and later offered [[Master's degree\|Masters]] programs. The university now offers undergraduate programs as well. Quaid-i-Azam University has four different faculties and 38 departments, institutes, schools and centers. ==Faculties and departments== Quaid-i-Azam University consists of four faculties. The following departments, institutes/schools work under these faculties: {{div col\|rules=yes\|colwidth=30em}} === Faculty of Natural Sciences === * Department of [[Chemistry]] * Department of [[Computer science\|Computer Science]] (Ranked 201st Worldwide) * Department of [[Earth Sciences]] * Department of [[Electronics]] * Institute of [[Information Technology]] (Ranked 201st Worldwide) * Department of [[Mathematics]] (Ranked 225th Worldwide) * Department of [[Physics]] (Ranked 225th Worldwide) * Department of [[Statistics]] === Faculty of Social Sciences === * School of Law * Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences (QASMS) * Department of [[Anthropology]] * Department of Sociology * Department of [[Linguistics]] * Department of Defence & Strategic Studies * School of [[Economics]] * Department of [[History]] * School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) * Taxila institute of Asian civilizations * Department of [[Psychology]] Department of Education === Faculty of Biological Sciences === * National Center for [[Bioinformatics]] * Department of [[Animal Sciences]] * Department of [[Biochemistry]] * Department of [[Microbiology]] * Department of [[Plant Sciences]] (Ranked 125th Worldwide) * Department of [[Environmental Sciences]] * QAU School of [[Medicine]] * Department of [[Pharmacy]] * Department of [[Biotechnology]] === Faculty of Medical Science === * Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital Rawalpindi * Army Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute * [[Health Services Academy\|Health Services Academy, Islamabad]] * Federal Medical & Dental College * [[Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences#Quaid e Azam Postgraduate Medical College (QPGMC)\|Quaid e Azam Postgraduate Medical College]], [[Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences\|PIMS]] ===Institutes=== * National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research (NIHCR) Center for Excellence * Saulat Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research * Center of Excellence in Gender Studies * National Institute of Psychology * National Institute of [[Pakistan Studies]] * Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America ; Chairs * Quaid-i-Azam Chair * Benzair Bhutto Chair * Rumi Chair {{div col end}} == Central library == [[File:Quaid-i-Azam University Library.JPG\|thumb\|[[Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui\|Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui]] Memorial Library (Main Library) at Quaid-i-Azam University]] The university has central library (CL), named as DR. Raziuddin Siddiqi memorial library situated at the centre of the university campus and having total covered area is approximately 102,500 sq. ft. On 6 February 1999, the Central Library (CL) was renamed the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi Mermorial (DRSM) Library in honour of Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi's illustrious and meritorious achievements as the founding Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University. University offers DRSM Library services for faculty and students of the university. ==Rankings and reputation== {{Infobox university rankings <!------------- World/Global rankings ------------> \| THE_W =800–1000 \| THE_W_ref = <ref name=Rankings>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/quaid-i-azam-university\|title=The World University Rankings: Quaid i Azam University\|date=1 October 2018\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> \| THE_W_Reputation = \| THE_W_Reputation_ref = \| QS_W =363 \| QS_W_ref =:<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023&ved=2ahUKEwirqqmC3fP6AhUWqJUCHTkiA24QFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19Gr0CZN4Fs-vza1d_U_Qr \|access-date=2022-10-22 \|title=Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2023}}</ref> \| ARWU_W = 701–800 \| ARWU_W_ref = <ref>[http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018Candidates.html Academic Rankings of World Universities] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224155833/http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018Candidates.html \|date=24 February 2021 }} Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> \| USNWR_W = 851 \| USNWR_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/quaid-i-azam-university-503114 US News & World Report's rankings of Best Global Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University] Retrieved 1 September 2020</ref> \| Reuters_W = \| Reuters_W_ref = \| RUR_W = \| RUR_W_ref = \| CWTS_W = \| CWTS_W_ref = <!-------------- Regional rankings ---------------> \| THE_Asia =115 \| THE_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> \| QS_Asia =91 \| QS_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> <!---------------- Special rankings ---------------> \| QS_W_Employability =19.8 \| QS_W_Employability_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> <!---------------- National rankings --------------> \| HEC_N =2 \| HEC_N_ref = <ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx \|title=HEC Universities Ranking 2015 \|access-date=1 October 2018 \|archive-date=19 January 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119113015/https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx \|url-status=dead }}</ref> }} Quaid-i-Azam University was ranked 363 in the world by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]'' of 2022-2023<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023&ved=2ahUKEwirqqmC3fP6AhUWqJUCHTkiA24QFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19Gr0CZN4Fs-vza1d_U_Qr \|access-date=2022-10-22 \|title=Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2023}}</ref> and 91st in Asia.<ref name="topuniversities.com">url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2022 \|date= 10 August 2022</ref> In the 2010 edition of QS's Asian University Rankings for Natural Sciences, QAU ranked 46th.<ref name=TOP>{{cite web\|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211104449/http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|date=13 February 2011\|archive-date=11 February 2011\|website=TopUniversities.com website\|title=Overview of Quaid-i-Azam University\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> According to the 2015 ranking of the [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]], Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked third in the general category.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf \|title=Ranking of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf \|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=10 August 2022}}</ref> ==Criticism== In recent years, Quaid i Azam University faced massive backlash on social media for celebrating holi inside its campus, organized by Mehren student council. Many Pakistanis condemned and called for ban on [[holi]] celebration on the university premise and allegedly claimed this as provocative act towards Muslims.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=https://tribune.com.pk/author/328 \|date=2023-06-15 \|title=Twitter divided over university celebrating Holi \|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2421866/twitter-divided-over-university-celebrating-holi \|access-date=2023-06-17 \|website=The Express Tribune \|language=en}}</ref> ==Notable alumni and faculty== {{more citations needed section\|date=April 2021}} {{div col\|colwidth=15em}} # [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]] # [[Aasim Sajjad Akhtar]] # [[Abrar ul Haq]]<ref>[http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html Profile of Abrar ul Haq on Forum Pakistan website] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517222838/http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html \|date=17 May 2019 }} Published 26 February 2010, Retrieved 12 February 2020</ref> # [[Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal]] # [[Hamza Ali Abbasi]] # [[Ahmed Hassan Dani]] # [[Akbar S. Ahmed]] # [[Alamgir Hashmi]] # [[Ansar Pervaiz]] # [[Arshad Sharif]] # [[Asghar Qadir]]<ref name=ccis>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ciit-atd.edu.pk/CCIS/Symposium_2007.html#04 \|title=Profile of Asghar Qadir on Computational Complexities Innovations & Solutions website\|date=6 November 2009\|access-date=12 February 2020\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007120420/http://www.ciit-atd.edu.pk/CCIS/Symposium_2007.html#04\|archive-date=7 October 2011}}</ref> # [[Fayyazuddin]] # [[Ismat Beg]] # [[Irshad Hussain]] # [[Hareem Farooq]] # [[Ilhan Niaz]] # [[Khadija Mushtaq]] # [[Maliha Lodhi]] # [[Marriyum Aurangzeb]]<ref>[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/161533-Maryam-Aurangzeb-to-take-oath-as-State-Minister-for-Information-today Maryam Aurangzeb to take oath as State Minister for Information today] The News International (newspaper), Published 1 November 2016, Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> # [[Mazhar Mahmood Qurashi]] # [[Muhammad Sharif]] # [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy]] # [[Muhammad Imran Qadir]] # [[Nasim Zehra]] # [[Nargis Sethi]] # [[Nisar Ali Khan]] # [[Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema]]<ref>[https://tribune.com.pk/story/1911854/1-renowned-academic-dr-pervaiz-iqbal-cheema-passes-away/?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=840999aa0be48970243eaee32c1ff7e686cc3486-1581636105-0-AaP_PytFESTM56UFrFZ37XfNh1vzJlQuhvjf0npJfonD3-aQD3Gl1MViIFAsV3OBcfH20Kn50jCl7WBUSkc_nWoLBQ3WW-QdhDlvagGYOwBQRRwGPjkI4uxRbuZGi86zx_TrV8xVvPaR78lLftCrsyYLHc1rssz_v2P8_LfB3C_lyTPBuzDUS8LWO31sjnP7l33oLwYi2-CFpivbICEMPKlY9M_9nE4Rmr2OCLC5sP_WXB-WVnOAa-2bVr7iWTzH-MuZIU_XrxYyd1xbaq0Wdqvq3jZ8V3rRLbhls2EQQlpmRbGTis-NBKSMxwDBSYhVFZseuS4X0F2gNrbiiWX36frUUf7CNOd2JsUmO01k3fT_J2isTQSEQbw9iNAP5QkmAjVcjhdpKGcW526Wznpop34 Renowned academic Dr Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema passes away] The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 16 February 2019, Retrieved 13 February 2020</ref> # [[Pervez Hoodbhoy]] # [[Qaiser Mushtaq]] # [[Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry]] # [[Rana Mubashir]] # [[Zafarullah Khan (lawyer)\|Zafarullah Khan]] # [[Raziuddin Siddiqui]] # [[Shamshad Akhtar]] # [[Shireen Mazari]] # [[Tahir Amin]] # [[Tasneem M. Shah]]<ref name=ccis/> # [[Zia Mian]] # [[Anis Ahmed (military officer)\|Anis Ahmed]] {{div col end}} <gallery mode="packed" caption="Notable Alumni"> File:Shamshad Akhtar - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2010.jpg\|[[Shamshad Akhtar]], served as the vice president of the [[World Bank]]. File:NewestPic.jpg\|[[Ismat Beg]] mathematician, known for his work on [[Multiple-criteria decision analysis]], and [[fixed point (mathematics)]] File:Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan-US talks 2001.jpg\|Dr. [[Maliha Lodhi]], leading Pakistani diplomat. File:Dr a qadir.JPG\|[[Asghar Qadir]], Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist File:US Navy 090720-N-8053S-068 French Rear Adm. Alain Hinden, left, shakes hands with Pakistan Navy Rear Adm. Muhammad Zakaullah at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 change of command ceremony.jpg\|[[Muhammad Zakaullah]], former [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)\|Chief of Naval Staff]] File:Naelachohan1982.jpg\|[[Naela Chohan]], Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist File:Sartaj Aziz (cropped).jpg\|[[Sartaj Aziz]], Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs File:Abrar-ul-Haq 2014-05-10.jpg\|[[Abrar-ul-Haq]], Pakistani musician and politician File:Khalid Wynne (close-up).jpg\|General [[Khalid Shameem Wynne]], retired Pakistani four-star general officer File:Nasim Zehera interviewing Mike Mullen in 2010 (cropped).jpg\|[[Nasim Zehra]], leading journalist File:Abdul Rasheed Ghazi.jpg\|[[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]] ,served as [[diplomat]] for [[UNESCO]] and the [[vice-chancellor]] of [[Jamia Faridia\|Faridia University]]. File:Zahid headshot.jpg\|[[Salma Zahid]], as a Member of Parliament of Canada File:Dr.Hussain.png\|[[Irshad Hussain]], a Pakistani chemist and manomaterials scientist File:Ayesha Siddiqa (cropped).jpg\|[[Ayesha Siddiqa]], a Pakistani military scientist </gallery> ==References== <ref>{{Cite web \|title=President Dr. Arif Alvi Has Appointed Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) \|url=https://sknewst.blogspot.com/2023/03/president-dr-arif-alvi-has-appointed.html \|access-date=2023-03-10 \|website=President Dr. Arif Alvi Has Appointed Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) - (Shameel Khokhar News) 10 March 2023}}</ref>[https://sknewst.blogspot.com/2023/03/president-dr-arif-alvi-has-appointed.html President Appoints Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of QAU (Shameel Khokhar News) 10 March 2023] {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.qau.edu.pk/ Official website] {{Colleges and universities in Islamabad}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Quaid-I-Azam University}} [[Category:Quaid-i-Azam University\| ]] [[Category:Universities and colleges in Islamabad]] [[Category:Public universities and colleges in Pakistan]] [[Category:1967 establishments in Pakistan]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1967]] [[Category:Islamabad Capital Territory]] [[Category:Memorials to Muhammad Ali Jinnah]]'
New page wikitext, after the edit (`new_wikitext`)	'{{Short description\|Public university in Islamabad, Pakistan}} {{Use Pakistani English\|date=February 2020}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox university \| name = Quaid-i-Azam University \| native_name = {{nq\|جامعہ قائداعظم}} \| image_size = \| image_alt = \| caption = \| latin_name = \| motto = وَمَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا \| motto_lang = \| mottoeng = 'And he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing'<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.searchtruth.com/chapter_display.php?chapter=2&translator=2&mac=\|title=Al-Baqara - سورة البقرة - ( The Cow ) - Read Quran القران الكريم in English translation by Yusuf Ali}}</ref> \| established = {{Start date and age\|July 22, 1967}} \| closed = <!-- {{End date\|YYYY}} --> \| type = [[Public university\|Public]] \| affiliation = \| endowment = \| budget = \| rector = \| officer_in_charge = \| chairman = \| chancellor = [[President of Pakistan]] \| president = \| vice-president = \| superintendent = \| vice_chancellor = Dr. Muhammad Ali \| provost = \| principal = \| dean = \| director = \| head_label = \| head = \| academic_staff = \| administrative_staff = \| students = 13000<ref name="Qau press" /> \| undergrad = 6500+ \| postgrad = 3500+ \| doctoral = 3000+ \| other = \| city = [[Islamabad]] \| state = \| province = \| postalcode = 45320 \| country = [[Pakistan]] \| campus = [[Urban area\|Urban]] 1700 acres \| former_names = '''University of Islamabad''' \| athletics = \| colours = [[Blue (color)\|Blue]] and [[White (color)\|white]]<br>{{color box\|#002147}}{{color box\|#FFFFFF}} \| sports = \| nickname = '''QAU''' \| mascot = \| website = {{URL\|http://www.qau.edu.pk/}} \| logo = \| footnotes = \| image_name = 50logo2.png \| coor = {{coord\|33\|44\|50\|N\|73\|08\|20\|E\|display=inline,title\|region:PK_type:edu}} \| academic_affiliations = [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan\|Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)]] }} '''Quaid-i-Azam University''' Islamabad ({{lang-ur\|{{Nastaliq\|جامعہ قائداعظم}}}}; commonly referred to as '''QAU'''), founded as '''University of Islamabad''', is a ranked in top 500 asian, [[Public university\|public]] [[research university]] in [[Islamabad]], [[Pakistan]].<ref>[https://www.dawn.com/news/22978/promotion-of-s-t-stressed Promotion of S&T stressed] Dawn (newspaper), Published 20 February 2002, Retrieved 9 February 2020</ref><ref name="Google maps">{{cite web\|title=QAU Location Address\|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&authuser=0&ie=UTF-8&q=quaid+e+azam+university&fb=1&gl=us&hq=quaid+e+azam+university&cid=0,0,9519095407991940175&ei=DdwuUsOmI6rwiwKHi4CwDA&ved=0CIEBEPwS\|website=Google maps website\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to the study of [[postgraduate education]] but expanded and established as Qaid e Azam university in 1973 to an [[interdisciplinary]] university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education.<ref name="Qau press">{{cite web\|url=http://www.qau.edu.pk/introduction/\|title=QAU Introduction\|publisher=QAU Press\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> (https://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/Islamabad/Quaid-i-Azam-University.aspx) == Overview == The university has, as of 2015, grown into the largest varsity in [[Islamabad]] with a total enrollment exceeding 13,000 students.<ref name="Qau press" /> The university is on a 1700 [[acres]] (or 6.9 km<sup>2</sup>) campus on the foothills of the [[Margalla Hills\|Margalla]].<ref name="Dawn news, 2013">{{cite news\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/697632\|title=Quaid-e-Azam University declared as top university of Pakistan\|last=Yusuf\|first=Suhail\|date=23 February 2012\|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Divided into four faculties and nine affiliated research institutes, QAU is among Pakistan's largest and [[Rankings of universities in Pakistan\|highest ranked]] public universities.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1052728/hec-announces-university-rankings/\|title=HEC announces university rankings \|date=23 February 2016\|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|language=en-US\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|date=23 February 2016\|title=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|journal=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> In 2020, it is ranked between 510 and 520 overall whilst in Physics, Mathematics and agriculture departments ranked 225th, 225th and 125th respectively worldwide, in emerging economics it's ranked below 100 which is probably a prestige, and also ranked 111th in Asia by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]''<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/quaid-i-azam-university QAU on TopUniversities.com website] Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> while its regional publications ranked QAU among 120 in Asia in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/564260/2013-rankings-three-pakistani-universities-among-worlds-top-200/\|title=2013 rank: Three Pakistani universities among world’s top 200 - The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|date=17 June 2013\|author=Riazul Haq\|language=en-US\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]]'' ranked QAU between 401 and 500 globally and top 75 in Asia in its 2020 lists. The university has intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the [[United Nations]], [[University of Tokyo]] and the [[International Centre for Theoretical Physics\|ICTP]].<ref name="Qau press" /><ref>{{Cite web\|title = International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week - The Express Tribune\|url = http://tribune.com.pk/story/627692/international-collaboration-moot-on-plasma-physics-next-week/\|website = The Express Tribune\|access-date = 2016-02-09\|language = en-US}}</ref> It counts several public figures and intellectuals among its current and former faculty, researchers, or alumni since its establishment. They include [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Nasim Zehra]], [[Shamshad Akhtar]], [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy\|Suhail Zubairy]], [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]], Farzana Aslam, [[Tasneem Zehra Husain\|Tasneem Zehra]] and [[Salma Zahid]]. The university is currently led by Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar. ==History== [[File:Muhammad Ali Jinnah.jpg\|upright\|thumb\|alt=jamshed from payactiv.\|The university was renamed in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] (1876-1948), founder of [[Pakistan]].]] The University of Islamabad was established on 22 July 1967 by the [[Government of Pakistan]]. It was renamed as Quaid-i-Azam University in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], founder of Pakistan in 1976 - which was the year of his birth [[centenary]]. However, the spelling of the university's name were kept different i.e. "i" was used instead of "e" for [[Ezāfe]] that links the two words in Jinnah's title Quaid-e-Azam. The university offered teaching and research programs for [[PhD]] and [[MPhil]] degrees in the beginning and later offered [[Master's degree\|Masters]] programs. The university now offers undergraduate programs in both evening and morning shifts batches. Quaid-i-Azam University has four different faculties and 38 departments, institutes, schools and centers. ==Faculties and departments== [[File:QAU-DRSM image.png\|thumb\|537x537px\|[[Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui\|Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui]] Memorial Library (Main Library) at Quaid-i-Azam University]] Quaid-i-Azam University consists of four faculties. The following departments, institutes/schools work under these faculties: {{div col\|rules=yes\|colwidth=30em}} === Faculty of [[Natural Sciences]] === * Department of [[Chemistry]] * Department of [[Computer science\|Computer Science]] (Ranked 201th Worldwide) * Department of [[Earth Sciences]] * Department of [[Electronics]] * Institute of [[Information Technology]] (Ranked 201th Worldwide) * Department of [[Mathematics]] (Ranked 225th Worldwide) * Department of [[Physics]] (Ranked 225th Worldwide) * Department of [[Statistics]] === Faculty of [[Social Sciences]] === * School of Law * Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences (QASMS) * Department of [[Anthropology]] * Department of Sociology * Department of [[Linguistics]] * Department of Defence & Strategic Studies] * School of [[Economics]] * Department of [[History]] * School of Politics and International Relations * Taxila institute of Asian civilizations * Department of [[Psychology]] === Faculty of [[Biological Sciences]] === * National Center for [[Bioinformatics]] * Department of [[Animal Sciences]] * Department of [[Biochemistry]] * Department of [[Microbiology]] * Department of [[Plant Sciences]] (Ranked 125th Worldwide) * Department of [[Environmental Sciences]] * QAU School of [[Medicine]] * Department of [[Pharmacy]] * Department of [[Biotechnology]] === Faculty of [[Medical Science]] === * Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital Rawalpindi * Army Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute * [[Health Services Academy\|Health Services Academy, Islamabad]] * Federal Medical & Dental College * [[Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences#Quaid e Azam Postgraduate Medical College (QPGMC)\|Quaid e Azam Postgraduate Medical College]], [[Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences\|PIMS]] ===Institutes=== * National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research (NIHCR) Center for Excellence * Saulat Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research * Center of Excellence in Gender Studies * National Institute of Psychology * National Institute of [[Pakistan Studies]] * Area Study Centre for [[Africa]], North & South America ; Chairs * Quaid-i-Azam Chair * Benzair Bhutto Chair * Rumi Chair {{div col end}} == Central Library == The university has central library (CL), named as DR. Raziuddin Siddiqi memorial library situated at the centre of the university campus and having total covered area is approximately 102,500 sq. ft. On 06-02-1999, the Central Library (CL) was renamed the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi Mermorial (DRSM) Library in honour of Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi's illustrious and meritorious achievements as the founding Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University. University offers DRSM Library services for faculty and students of the university. === [[Online public access catalog\|OPAC]] === Provides [[Bibliography\|bibliographic]] information of print books available in main and seminar libraries of the university === E-Resources === Access [[Ebook\|E-books]], E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented and research. === Seminar libraries === The main library has its six sub libraries in various departments of the university. === [[Electronic Theses and Dissertations\|Electronic thesis]]/ D-Space === The link consists of Electronic version of all thesis produced in the QAU by students of Master, M.Phil. and Ph.D. The resource on this link is under development phase. === Ask librarian === Ask your question from Chief Librarian via e-mail. === [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)\|HEC]] digital library === Access to E-books, E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented, research and many many more. === [[Digital library\|E-library]] === The E-library is the sub office of DRSM. which provides various services to faculty and students. === E-library quick links === The section consists of Useful links for Plagiarism, Research Articles and E-Books. ==Rankings and reputation== {{Infobox university rankings <!------------- World/Global rankings ------------> \| THE_W =401–500 \| THE_W_ref = <ref name=Rankings>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/quaid-i-azam-university\|title=The World University Rankings: Quaid i Azam University\|date=1 October 2018\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> \| THE_W_Reputation = \| THE_W_Reputation_ref = \| QS_W =378 \| QS_W_ref =<ref name=Rankings/> \| ARWU_W = 900–1000 \| ARWU_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.shanghairanking.com/institution/quaid-i-azam-university</ref> \| USNWR_W = 451 \| USNWR_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/quaid-i-azam-university-503114 US News & World Report's rankings of Best Global Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University] Retrieved 1 September 2020</ref> \| Reuters_W = \| Reuters_W_ref = \| RUR_W = \| RUR_W_ref = \| CWTS_W = \| CWTS_W_ref = <!-------------- Regional rankings ---------------> \| THE_Asia =79 \| THE_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> \| QS_Asia =91 \| QS_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> <!---------------- Special rankings ---------------> \| QS_W_Employability =19.8 \| QS_W_Employability_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> <!---------------- National rankings --------------> \| HEC_N =1 \| HEC_N_ref = <ref>[http://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx HEC Universities Ranking 2015]</ref> }} Quaid-i-Azam University was ranked 378 in the world by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]'' of 2022<ref name=Rankings/> and 91 in Asia.<ref name=Rankings/> For QS Top 10 Asian universities, QAU was ranked 6th in the natural science category in 2010.<ref name=TOP>{{cite web\|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211104449/http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|date=13 February 2011\|archive-date=15 April 2011\|website=TopUniversities.com website\|title=Overview of Quaid-i-Azam University\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The university was overall ranked between 100 and 200 among the QS world top universities in 2007 and 2009.<ref name=TOP/> According to the 2019 ranking of the [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]], Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked first in the general category.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 \|title=Ranking of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627040627/http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 \|archive-date=27 June 2015\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> According to [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings\|Times Higher Education]] Latest Rankings 2023, QAU is ranked among the world top 401 to 500 universities. ==Notable alumni and faculty== {{more citations needed section\|date=April 2021}} {{div col\|colwidth=30em}} # [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]] # [[Aasim Sajjad Akhtar]] # [[Abrar ul Haq]]<ref>[http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html Profile of Abrar ul Haq on Forum Pakistan website] Published 26 February 2010, Retrieved 12 February 2020</ref> # [[Hamza Ali Abbasi]] # [[Ahmed Hassan Dani]] # [[Akbar S. Ahmed]] # [[Alamgir Hashmi]] # [[Ansar Pervaiz]] # [[Arshad Sharif]] # [[Asghar Qadir]]<ref name=ccis>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ciit-atd.edu.pk/CCIS/Symposium_2007.html#04 \|title=Profile of Asghar Qadir on Computational Complexities Innovations & Solutions website\|date=6 November 2009\|access-date=12 February 2020\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007120420/http://www.ciit-atd.edu.pk/CCIS/Symposium_2007.html#04\|archive-date=7 October 2011}}</ref> # [[Fayyazuddin]] # [[Ismat Beg]] # [[Irshad Hussain]] # [[Hareem Farooq]] # [[Ilhan Niaz]] # [[Khadija Mushtaq]] # [[Maliha Lodhi]] # [[Marriyum Aurangzeb]]<ref>[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/161533-Maryam-Aurangzeb-to-take-oath-as-State-Minister-for-Information-today Maryam Aurangzeb to take oath as State Minister for Information today] The News International (newspaper), Published 1 November 2016, Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> # [[Mazhar Mahmood Qurashi]] # [[Muhammad Sharif]] # [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy]] # [[Muhammad Imran Qadir]] # [[Nasim Zehra]] # [[Nargis Sethi]] # [[Nisar Ali Khan]] # [[Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema]]<ref>[https://tribune.com.pk/story/1911854/1-renowned-academic-dr-pervaiz-iqbal-cheema-passes-away/?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=840999aa0be48970243eaee32c1ff7e686cc3486-1581636105-0-AaP_PytFESTM56UFrFZ37XfNh1vzJlQuhvjf0npJfonD3-aQD3Gl1MViIFAsV3OBcfH20Kn50jCl7WBUSkc_nWoLBQ3WW-QdhDlvagGYOwBQRRwGPjkI4uxRbuZGi86zx_TrV8xVvPaR78lLftCrsyYLHc1rssz_v2P8_LfB3C_lyTPBuzDUS8LWO31sjnP7l33oLwYi2-CFpivbICEMPKlY9M_9nE4Rmr2OCLC5sP_WXB-WVnOAa-2bVr7iWTzH-MuZIU_XrxYyd1xbaq0Wdqvq3jZ8V3rRLbhls2EQQlpmRbGTis-NBKSMxwDBSYhVFZseuS4X0F2gNrbiiWX36frUUf7CNOd2JsUmO01k3fT_J2isTQSEQbw9iNAP5QkmAjVcjhdpKGcW526Wznpop34 Renowned academic Dr Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema passes away] The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 16 February 2019, Retrieved 13 February 2020</ref> # [[Pervez Hoodbhoy]] # [[Qaiser Mushtaq]] # [[Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry]] # [[Rana Mubashir]] # [[Zafarullah Khan (lawyer)\|Zafarullah Khan]] # [[Raziuddin Siddiqui]] # [[Shamshad Akhtar]] # [[Shireen Mazari]] # [[Tahir Amin]] # [[Tasneem M. Shah]]<ref name=ccis/> # [[Zia Mian]] # Brigadier [[Anis Ahmed (military officer)]] {{div col end}} <gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="160" perrow="6" caption="Notable Alumni"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Qadir_in_2019.jpg [[[Muhammad Imran Qadir]]] is a Pakistani [[pharmaceutical scientist]]. File:Shamshad Akhtar - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2010.jpg\|[[Shamshad Akhtar]] served as the vice president of the [[World Bank]]. File:NewestPic.jpg\|[[Ismat Beg]] mathematician, known for his work on [[Multiple-criteria decision analysis]], and [[fixed point (mathematics)]] File:Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan-US talks 2001.jpg\|Dr. [[Maliha Lodhi]] is a leading Pakistani diplomat. File:Dr a qadir.JPG\|[[Asghar Qadir]] is a Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist. File:US Navy 090720-N-8053S-068 French Rear Adm. Alain Hinden, left, shakes hands with Pakistan Navy Rear Adm. Muhammad Zakaullah at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 change of command ceremony.jpg\|[[Muhammad Zakaullah]] former [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)\|Chief of Naval Staff]] File:Naelachohan1982.jpg\|[[Naela Chohan]] is a Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist. File:Sartaj Aziz (cropped).jpg\|[[Sartaj Aziz]] is a Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. File:Abrar-ul-Haq 2014-05-10.jpg\|[[Abrar-ul-Haq]] is a Pakistani musician and politician. File:Khalid Wynne (close-up).jpg\|General [[Khalid Shameem Wynne]] is a retired Pakistani four-star general officer. File:Nasim Zehera interviewing Mike Mullen in 2010 (cropped).jpg\|[[Nasim Zehra]] is a leading journalist. File:Zahid headshot.jpg\|[[Salma Zahid]] as a Member of Parliament of Canada. File:Blank.png\|[[Hamza Ali Abbasi]] is a Pakistani theatre, film and television actor, model and director. File:Blank.png\|[[Marriyum Aurangzeb]] is a Pakistani politician who served as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting. File:Dr.Hussain.png\|[[Irshad Hussain]] is a Pakistani chemist and Nanomaterials scientist. File:Ayesha Siddiqa (cropped).jpg\|[[Ayesha Siddiqa]] is a Pakistani military scientist. File:Blank.png\|Lt Gen (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah is designated as Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence (2017) </gallery> ==References== {{Reflist\|30em}} ==External links== *[http://www.qau.edu.pk/ Official website] {{Colleges and universities in Islamabad}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Quaid-I-Azam University}} [[Category:Quaid-i-Azam University\| ]] [[Category:Universities and colleges in Islamabad]] [[Category:Public universities and colleges in Pakistan]] [[Category:1967 establishments in Pakistan]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1967]] [[Category:Islamabad Capital Territory]] [[Category:Memorials to Muhammad Ali Jinnah]]'
Unified diff of changes made by edit (`edit_diff`)	'@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ {{Short description\|Public university in Islamabad, Pakistan}} {{Use Pakistani English\|date=February 2020}} -{{Use dmy dates\|date=August 2022}} +{{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox university \| name = Quaid-i-Azam University @@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ \| motto = وَمَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا \| motto_lang = - \| mottoeng = 'And he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing'<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.searchtruth.com/chapter_display.php?chapter=2&translator=2&mac=\|title=Al-Baqara - سورة البقرة - ( The Cow ) - Read Quran القران الكريم in English translation by Yusuf Ali}}</ref> - \| established = {{Start date and age\|22 July 1967}} + \| mottoeng = 'And he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing'<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.searchtruth.com/chapter_display.php?chapter=2&translator=2&mac=\|title=Al-Baqara - سورة البقرة - ( The Cow ) - Read Quran القران الكريم in English translation by Yusuf Ali}}</ref> + \| established = {{Start date and age\|July 22, 1967}} \| closed = <!-- {{End date\|YYYY}} --> - \| type = [[National university]] + \| type = [[Public university\|Public]] \| affiliation = \| endowment = @@ -25,5 +25,5 @@ \| vice-president = \| superintendent = - \| vice_chancellor = Dr. [[Niaz Ahmad Akhtar]] + \| vice_chancellor = Dr. Muhammad Ali \| provost = \| principal = @@ -40,53 +40,57 @@ \| other = \| city = [[Islamabad]] + \| state = + \| province = \| postalcode = 45320 - \| country = Pakistan - \| campus = Urban, {{cvt\|1600\|acre}} + \| country = [[Pakistan]] + \| campus = [[Urban area\|Urban]] 1700 acres \| former_names = '''University of Islamabad''' - \| colours = {{color box\|#002147}}{{color box\|#FFFFFF}} Blue and white + \| athletics = + \| colours = [[Blue (color)\|Blue]] and [[White (color)\|white]]<br>{{color box\|#002147}}{{color box\|#FFFFFF}} \| sports = - \| other_name = QAU - \| mascot = Once Quaidian Forever Quaidian + \| nickname = '''QAU''' + \| mascot = \| website = {{URL\|http://www.qau.edu.pk/}} - \| logo = 50logo2.png + \| logo = \| footnotes = - \| image = QAU-DRSM image.png - \| coordinates = {{coord\|33\|44\|50\|N\|73\|08\|20\|E\|display=inline,title\|region:PK_type:edu}} + \| image_name = 50logo2.png + \| coor = {{coord\|33\|44\|50\|N\|73\|08\|20\|E\|display=inline,title\|region:PK_type:edu}} \| academic_affiliations = [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan\|Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)]] }} -'''Quaid-i-Azam University''' Islamabad ({{lang-ur\|{{Nastaliq\|جامعہ قائداعظم}}}}; commonly referred to as '''QAU'''), founded as '''University of Islamabad''', is a [[Public university\|public]] [[research university]] in [[Islamabad]], Pakistan. It is one of the top ranked universities in the country.<ref>[https://www.dawn.com/news/22978/promotion-of-s-t-stressed Promotion of S&T stressed] Dawn (newspaper), Published 20 February 2002, Retrieved 9 February 2020</ref><ref name="Google maps">{{cite web\|title=QAU Location Address\|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&authuser=0&ie=UTF-8&q=quaid+e+azam+university&fb=1&gl=us&hq=quaid+e+azam+university&cid=0,0,9519095407991940175&ei=DdwuUsOmI6rwiwKHi4CwDA&ved=0CIEBEPwS\|website=Google maps website\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> +'''Quaid-i-Azam University''' Islamabad ({{lang-ur\|{{Nastaliq\|جامعہ قائداعظم}}}}; commonly referred to as '''QAU'''), founded as '''University of Islamabad''', is a ranked in top 500 asian, [[Public university\|public]] [[research university]] in [[Islamabad]], [[Pakistan]].<ref>[https://www.dawn.com/news/22978/promotion-of-s-t-stressed Promotion of S&T stressed] Dawn (newspaper), Published 20 February 2002, Retrieved 9 February 2020</ref><ref name="Google maps">{{cite web\|title=QAU Location Address\|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&authuser=0&ie=UTF-8&q=quaid+e+azam+university&fb=1&gl=us&hq=quaid+e+azam+university&cid=0,0,9519095407991940175&ei=DdwuUsOmI6rwiwKHi4CwDA&ved=0CIEBEPwS\|website=Google maps website\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> -Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to the study of [[postgraduate education]] but expanded and established as Qaid e Azam university in 1973 to an [[interdisciplinary]] university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education.<ref name="Qau press">{{cite web\|url=http://www.qau.edu.pk/introduction/\|title=QAU Introduction\|publisher=QAU Press\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> +Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to the study of [[postgraduate education]] but expanded and established as Qaid e Azam university in 1973 to an [[interdisciplinary]] university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education.<ref name="Qau press">{{cite web\|url=http://www.qau.edu.pk/introduction/\|title=QAU Introduction\|publisher=QAU Press\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> (https://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/Islamabad/Quaid-i-Azam-University.aspx) == Overview == -The university has, as of 2015, grown into the largest varsity in [[Islamabad]] with a total enrollment exceeding 13,000 students.<ref name="Qau press" /> The university is on a 1700 [[acres]] (or 6.9 km<sup>2</sup>) campus on the foothills of the [[Margalla Hills\|Margalla]].<ref name="Dawn news, 2013">{{cite news\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/697632\|title=Quaid-e-Azam University declared as top university of Pakistan\|last=Yusuf\|first=Suhail\|date=23 February 2012\|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Divided into four faculties and nine affiliated research institutes, QAU is among Pakistan's largest and [[Rankings of universities in Pakistan\|highest ranked]] public universities.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1052728/hec-announces-university-rankings/\|title=HEC announces university rankings \|date=23 February 2016\|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|date=23 February 2016\|title=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|journal=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> In 2020, it is ranked between 510 and 520 overall whilst in Physics, Mathematics and agriculture departments ranked 225th, 225th and 125th respectively worldwide, in emerging economics it's ranked below 100 which is probably a prestige, and also ranked 111th in Asia by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]''<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/quaid-i-azam-university QAU on TopUniversities.com website] Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> while its regional publications ranked QAU among 120 in Asia in 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/564260/2013-rankings-three-pakistani-universities-among-worlds-top-200/\|title=2013 rank: Three Pakistani universities among world's top 200 - The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|date=17 June 2013\|author=Riazul Haq\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]]'' ranked QAU between 401 and 500 globally and top 75 in Asia in its 2020 lists. +The university has, as of 2015, grown into the largest varsity in [[Islamabad]] with a total enrollment exceeding 13,000 students.<ref name="Qau press" /> The university is on a 1700 [[acres]] (or 6.9 km<sup>2</sup>) campus on the foothills of the [[Margalla Hills\|Margalla]].<ref name="Dawn news, 2013">{{cite news\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/697632\|title=Quaid-e-Azam University declared as top university of Pakistan\|last=Yusuf\|first=Suhail\|date=23 February 2012\|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Divided into four faculties and nine affiliated research institutes, QAU is among Pakistan's largest and [[Rankings of universities in Pakistan\|highest ranked]] public universities.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1052728/hec-announces-university-rankings/\|title=HEC announces university rankings \|date=23 February 2016\|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|language=en-US\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|date=23 February 2016\|title=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|journal=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> In 2020, it is ranked between 510 and 520 overall whilst in Physics, Mathematics and agriculture departments ranked 225th, 225th and 125th respectively worldwide, in emerging economics it's ranked below 100 which is probably a prestige, and also ranked 111th in Asia by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]''<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/quaid-i-azam-university QAU on TopUniversities.com website] Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> while its regional publications ranked QAU among 120 in Asia in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/564260/2013-rankings-three-pakistani-universities-among-worlds-top-200/\|title=2013 rank: Three Pakistani universities among world’s top 200 - The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|date=17 June 2013\|author=Riazul Haq\|language=en-US\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]]'' ranked QAU between 401 and 500 globally and top 75 in Asia in its 2020 lists. -The university has intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the [[United Nations]], [[University of Tokyo]] and the [[International Centre for Theoretical Physics\|ICTP]].<ref name="Qau press" /><ref>{{cite web\|title = International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week - The Express Tribune\|url = http://tribune.com.pk/story/627692/international-collaboration-moot-on-plasma-physics-next-week/\|website = The Express Tribune\| date=5 November 2013 \|access-date = 9 February 2016}}</ref> It is one of the most popular universities in the country and counts several public figures and intellectuals among its current and former faculty, researchers, or alumni since its establishment. They include [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Nasim Zehra]], [[Shamshad Akhtar]], [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy\|Suhail Zubairy]], [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]], Farzana Aslam, [[Tasneem Zehra Husain\|Tasneem Zehra]] and [[Salma Zahid]]. The university is currently led by Vice Chancellor Muhammad Ali. +The university has intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the [[United Nations]], [[University of Tokyo]] and the [[International Centre for Theoretical Physics\|ICTP]].<ref name="Qau press" /><ref>{{Cite web\|title = International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week - The Express Tribune\|url = http://tribune.com.pk/story/627692/international-collaboration-moot-on-plasma-physics-next-week/\|website = The Express Tribune\|access-date = 2016-02-09\|language = en-US}}</ref> It counts several public figures and intellectuals among its current and former faculty, researchers, or alumni since its establishment. They include [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Nasim Zehra]], [[Shamshad Akhtar]], [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy\|Suhail Zubairy]], [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]], Farzana Aslam, [[Tasneem Zehra Husain\|Tasneem Zehra]] and [[Salma Zahid]]. The university is currently led by Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar. ==History== -[[File:Muhammad Ali Jinnah.jpg\|upright\|thumb\|alt=jamshed from payactiv.\|The university was renamed in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] (1876-1948), founder of Pakistan.]] +[[File:Muhammad Ali Jinnah.jpg\|upright\|thumb\|alt=jamshed from payactiv.\|The university was renamed in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] (1876-1948), founder of [[Pakistan]].]] The University of Islamabad was established on 22 July 1967 by the [[Government of Pakistan]]. It was renamed as Quaid-i-Azam University in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], founder of Pakistan in 1976 - which was the year of his birth [[centenary]]. However, the spelling of the university's name were kept different i.e. "i" was used instead of "e" for [[Ezāfe]] that links the two words in Jinnah's title Quaid-e-Azam. -The university offered teaching and research programs for [[PhD]] and [[MPhil]] degrees in the beginning and later offered [[Master's degree\|Masters]] programs. The university now offers undergraduate programs as well. +The university offered teaching and research programs for [[PhD]] and [[MPhil]] degrees in the beginning and later offered [[Master's degree\|Masters]] programs. The university now offers undergraduate programs in both evening and morning shifts batches. Quaid-i-Azam University has four different faculties and 38 departments, institutes, schools and centers. ==Faculties and departments== +[[File:QAU-DRSM image.png\|thumb\|537x537px\|[[Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui\|Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui]] Memorial Library (Main Library) at Quaid-i-Azam University]] Quaid-i-Azam University consists of four faculties. The following departments, institutes/schools work under these faculties: {{div col\|rules=yes\|colwidth=30em}} -=== Faculty of Natural Sciences === +=== Faculty of [[Natural Sciences]] === * Department of [[Chemistry]] -* Department of [[Computer science\|Computer Science]] (Ranked 201st Worldwide) +* Department of [[Computer science\|Computer Science]] (Ranked 201th Worldwide) * Department of [[Earth Sciences]] * Department of [[Electronics]] -* Institute of [[Information Technology]] (Ranked 201st Worldwide) +* Institute of [[Information Technology]] (Ranked 201th Worldwide) * Department of [[Mathematics]] (Ranked 225th Worldwide) * Department of [[Physics]] (Ranked 225th Worldwide) * Department of [[Statistics]] -=== Faculty of Social Sciences === +=== Faculty of [[Social Sciences]] === * School of Law * Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences (QASMS) @@ -94,13 +98,12 @@ * Department of Sociology * Department of [[Linguistics]] -* Department of Defence & Strategic Studies +* Department of Defence & Strategic Studies] * School of [[Economics]] * Department of [[History]] -* School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) +* School of Politics and International Relations * Taxila institute of Asian civilizations * Department of [[Psychology]] -Department of Education -=== Faculty of Biological Sciences === +=== Faculty of [[Biological Sciences]] === * National Center for [[Bioinformatics]] * Department of [[Animal Sciences]] @@ -113,5 +116,5 @@ * Department of [[Biotechnology]] -=== Faculty of Medical Science === +=== Faculty of [[Medical Science]] === * Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital Rawalpindi * Army Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute @@ -126,5 +129,5 @@ * National Institute of Psychology * National Institute of [[Pakistan Studies]] -* Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America +* Area Study Centre for [[Africa]], North & South America ; Chairs * Quaid-i-Azam Chair @@ -133,55 +136,61 @@ {{div col end}} -== Central library == -[[File:Quaid-i-Azam University Library.JPG\|thumb\|[[Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui\|Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui]] Memorial Library (Main Library) at Quaid-i-Azam University]] -The university has central library (CL), named as DR. Raziuddin Siddiqi memorial library situated at the centre of the university campus and having total covered area is approximately 102,500 sq. ft. On 6 February 1999, the Central Library (CL) was renamed the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi Mermorial (DRSM) Library in honour of Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi's illustrious and meritorious achievements as the founding Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University. University offers DRSM Library services for faculty and students of the university. +== Central Library == +The university has central library (CL), named as DR. Raziuddin Siddiqi memorial library situated at the centre of the university campus and having total covered area is approximately 102,500 sq. ft. On 06-02-1999, the Central Library (CL) was renamed the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi Mermorial (DRSM) Library in honour of Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi's illustrious and meritorious achievements as the founding Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University. University offers DRSM Library services for faculty and students of the university. + +=== [[Online public access catalog\|OPAC]] === +Provides [[Bibliography\|bibliographic]] information of print books available in main and seminar libraries of the university + +=== E-Resources === +Access [[Ebook\|E-books]], E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented and research. + +=== Seminar libraries === +The main library has its six sub libraries in various departments of the university. + +=== [[Electronic Theses and Dissertations\|Electronic thesis]]/ D-Space === +The link consists of Electronic version of all thesis produced in the QAU by students of Master, M.Phil. and Ph.D. The resource on this link is under development phase. + +=== Ask librarian === +Ask your question from Chief Librarian via e-mail. + +=== [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)\|HEC]] digital library === +Access to E-books, E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented, research and many many more. + +=== [[Digital library\|E-library]] === +The E-library is the sub office of DRSM. which provides various services to faculty and students. + +=== E-library quick links === +The section consists of Useful links for Plagiarism, Research Articles and E-Books. ==Rankings and reputation== {{Infobox university rankings <!------------- World/Global rankings ------------> -\| THE_W =800–1000 -\| THE_W_ref = <ref name=Rankings>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/quaid-i-azam-university\|title=The World University Rankings: Quaid i Azam University\|date=1 October 2018\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> -\| THE_W_Reputation = -\| THE_W_Reputation_ref = -\| QS_W =363 -\| QS_W_ref =:<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023&ved=2ahUKEwirqqmC3fP6AhUWqJUCHTkiA24QFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19Gr0CZN4Fs-vza1d_U_Qr \|access-date=2022-10-22 \|title=Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2023}}</ref> -\| ARWU_W = 701–800 -\| ARWU_W_ref = <ref>[http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018Candidates.html Academic Rankings of World Universities] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224155833/http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018Candidates.html \|date=24 February 2021 }} Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> -\| USNWR_W = 851 -\| USNWR_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/quaid-i-azam-university-503114 US News & World Report's rankings of Best Global Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University] Retrieved 1 September 2020</ref> -\| Reuters_W = -\| Reuters_W_ref = -\| RUR_W = -\| RUR_W_ref = -\| CWTS_W = -\| CWTS_W_ref = +\| THE_W =401–500 \| THE_W_ref = <ref name=Rankings>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/quaid-i-azam-university\|title=The World University Rankings: Quaid i Azam University\|date=1 October 2018\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> +\| THE_W_Reputation = \| THE_W_Reputation_ref = +\| QS_W =378 \| QS_W_ref =<ref name=Rankings/> +\| ARWU_W = 900–1000 \| ARWU_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.shanghairanking.com/institution/quaid-i-azam-university</ref> +\| USNWR_W = 451 \| USNWR_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/quaid-i-azam-university-503114 US News & World Report's rankings of Best Global Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University] Retrieved 1 September 2020</ref> +\| Reuters_W = \| Reuters_W_ref = +\| RUR_W = \| RUR_W_ref = +\| CWTS_W = \| CWTS_W_ref = <!-------------- Regional rankings ---------------> -\| THE_Asia =115 -\| THE_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> -\| QS_Asia =91 -\| QS_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> +\| THE_Asia =79 \| THE_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> +\| QS_Asia =91 \| QS_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> <!---------------- Special rankings ---------------> -\| QS_W_Employability =19.8 -\| QS_W_Employability_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> +\| QS_W_Employability =19.8 \| QS_W_Employability_ref = <ref name=Rankings/> <!---------------- National rankings --------------> -\| HEC_N =2 -\| HEC_N_ref = <ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx \|title=HEC Universities Ranking 2015 \|access-date=1 October 2018 \|archive-date=19 January 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119113015/https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx \|url-status=dead }}</ref> +\| HEC_N =1 \| HEC_N_ref = <ref>[http://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx HEC Universities Ranking 2015]</ref> }} -Quaid-i-Azam University was ranked 363 in the world by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]'' of 2022-2023<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023&ved=2ahUKEwirqqmC3fP6AhUWqJUCHTkiA24QFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19Gr0CZN4Fs-vza1d_U_Qr \|access-date=2022-10-22 \|title=Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2023}}</ref> and 91st in Asia.<ref name="topuniversities.com">url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2022 \|date= 10 August 2022</ref> +Quaid-i-Azam University was ranked 378 in the world by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]'' of 2022<ref name=Rankings/> and 91 in Asia.<ref name=Rankings/> -In the 2010 edition of QS's Asian University Rankings for Natural Sciences, QAU ranked 46th.<ref name=TOP>{{cite web\|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211104449/http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|date=13 February 2011\|archive-date=11 February 2011\|website=TopUniversities.com website\|title=Overview of Quaid-i-Azam University\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> According to the 2015 ranking of the [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]], Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked third in the general category.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf \|title=Ranking of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf \|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=10 August 2022}}</ref> - -==Criticism== -In recent years, Quaid i Azam University faced massive backlash on social media for celebrating holi inside its campus, organized by Mehren student council. Many Pakistanis condemned and called for ban on [[holi]] celebration on the university premise and allegedly claimed this as provocative act towards Muslims.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=https://tribune.com.pk/author/328 \|date=2023-06-15 \|title=Twitter divided over university celebrating Holi \|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2421866/twitter-divided-over-university-celebrating-holi \|access-date=2023-06-17 \|website=The Express Tribune \|language=en}}</ref> +For QS Top 10 Asian universities, QAU was ranked 6th in the natural science category in 2010.<ref name=TOP>{{cite web\|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211104449/http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|date=13 February 2011\|archive-date=15 April 2011\|website=TopUniversities.com website\|title=Overview of Quaid-i-Azam University\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The university was overall ranked between 100 and 200 among the QS world top universities in 2007 and 2009.<ref name=TOP/> According to the 2019 ranking of the [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]], Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked first in the general category.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 \|title=Ranking of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627040627/http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 \|archive-date=27 June 2015\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> According to [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings\|Times Higher Education]] Latest Rankings 2023, QAU is ranked among the world top 401 to 500 universities. ==Notable alumni and faculty== {{more citations needed section\|date=April 2021}} -{{div col\|colwidth=15em}} +{{div col\|colwidth=30em}} # [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]] # [[Aasim Sajjad Akhtar]] -# [[Abrar ul Haq]]<ref>[http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html Profile of Abrar ul Haq on Forum Pakistan website] -{{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517222838/http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html \|date=17 May 2019 }} Published 26 February 2010, Retrieved 12 February 2020</ref> -# [[Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal]] +# [[Abrar ul Haq]]<ref>[http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html Profile of Abrar ul Haq on Forum Pakistan website] Published 26 February 2010, Retrieved 12 February 2020</ref> # [[Hamza Ali Abbasi]] # [[Ahmed Hassan Dani]] @@ -198,5 +207,4 @@ # [[Khadija Mushtaq]] # [[Maliha Lodhi]] - # [[Marriyum Aurangzeb]]<ref>[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/161533-Maryam-Aurangzeb-to-take-oath-as-State-Minister-for-Information-today Maryam Aurangzeb to take oath as State Minister for Information today] The News International (newspaper), Published 1 November 2016, Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> # [[Mazhar Mahmood Qurashi]] @@ -219,26 +227,28 @@ # [[Tasneem M. Shah]]<ref name=ccis/> # [[Zia Mian]] -# [[Anis Ahmed (military officer)\|Anis Ahmed]] {{div col end}} +# Brigadier [[Anis Ahmed (military officer)]] {{div col end}} -<gallery mode="packed" caption="Notable Alumni"> -File:Shamshad Akhtar - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2010.jpg\|[[Shamshad Akhtar]], served as the vice president of the [[World Bank]]. +<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="160" perrow="6" caption="Notable Alumni"> +https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Qadir_in_2019.jpg [[[Muhammad Imran Qadir]]] is a Pakistani [[pharmaceutical scientist]]. +File:Shamshad Akhtar - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2010.jpg\|[[Shamshad Akhtar]] served as the vice president of the [[World Bank]]. File:NewestPic.jpg\|[[Ismat Beg]] mathematician, known for his work on [[Multiple-criteria decision analysis]], and [[fixed point (mathematics)]] -File:Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan-US talks 2001.jpg\|Dr. [[Maliha Lodhi]], leading Pakistani diplomat. -File:Dr a qadir.JPG\|[[Asghar Qadir]], Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist -File:US Navy 090720-N-8053S-068 French Rear Adm. Alain Hinden, left, shakes hands with Pakistan Navy Rear Adm. Muhammad Zakaullah at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 change of command ceremony.jpg\|[[Muhammad Zakaullah]], former [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)\|Chief of Naval Staff]] -File:Naelachohan1982.jpg\|[[Naela Chohan]], Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist -File:Sartaj Aziz (cropped).jpg\|[[Sartaj Aziz]], Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs -File:Abrar-ul-Haq 2014-05-10.jpg\|[[Abrar-ul-Haq]], Pakistani musician and politician -File:Khalid Wynne (close-up).jpg\|General [[Khalid Shameem Wynne]], retired Pakistani four-star general officer -File:Nasim Zehera interviewing Mike Mullen in 2010 (cropped).jpg\|[[Nasim Zehra]], leading journalist -File:Abdul Rasheed Ghazi.jpg\|[[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]] ,served as [[diplomat]] for [[UNESCO]] and the [[vice-chancellor]] of [[Jamia Faridia\|Faridia University]]. -File:Zahid headshot.jpg\|[[Salma Zahid]], as a Member of Parliament of Canada -File:Dr.Hussain.png\|[[Irshad Hussain]], a Pakistani chemist and manomaterials scientist -File:Ayesha Siddiqa (cropped).jpg\|[[Ayesha Siddiqa]], a Pakistani military scientist +File:Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan-US talks 2001.jpg\|Dr. [[Maliha Lodhi]] is a leading Pakistani diplomat. +File:Dr a qadir.JPG\|[[Asghar Qadir]] is a Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist. +File:US Navy 090720-N-8053S-068 French Rear Adm. Alain Hinden, left, shakes hands with Pakistan Navy Rear Adm. Muhammad Zakaullah at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 change of command ceremony.jpg\|[[Muhammad Zakaullah]] former [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)\|Chief of Naval Staff]] +File:Naelachohan1982.jpg\|[[Naela Chohan]] is a Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist. +File:Sartaj Aziz (cropped).jpg\|[[Sartaj Aziz]] is a Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. +File:Abrar-ul-Haq 2014-05-10.jpg\|[[Abrar-ul-Haq]] is a Pakistani musician and politician. +File:Khalid Wynne (close-up).jpg\|General [[Khalid Shameem Wynne]] is a retired Pakistani four-star general officer. +File:Nasim Zehera interviewing Mike Mullen in 2010 (cropped).jpg\|[[Nasim Zehra]] is a leading journalist. +File:Zahid headshot.jpg\|[[Salma Zahid]] as a Member of Parliament of Canada. +File:Blank.png\|[[Hamza Ali Abbasi]] is a Pakistani theatre, film and television actor, model and director. +File:Blank.png\|[[Marriyum Aurangzeb]] is a Pakistani politician who served as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting. +File:Dr.Hussain.png\|[[Irshad Hussain]] is a Pakistani chemist and Nanomaterials scientist. +File:Ayesha Siddiqa (cropped).jpg\|[[Ayesha Siddiqa]] is a Pakistani military scientist. +File:Blank.png\|Lt Gen (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah is designated as Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence (2017) </gallery> ==References== -<ref>{{Cite web \|title=President Dr. Arif Alvi Has Appointed Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) \|url=https://sknewst.blogspot.com/2023/03/president-dr-arif-alvi-has-appointed.html \|access-date=2023-03-10 \|website=President Dr. Arif Alvi Has Appointed Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) - (Shameel Khokhar News) 10 March 2023}}</ref>[https://sknewst.blogspot.com/2023/03/president-dr-arif-alvi-has-appointed.html President Appoints Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of QAU (Shameel Khokhar News) 10 March 2023] -{{reflist}} +{{Reflist\|30em}} ==External links== '
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commonly referred to as '''QAU'''), founded as '''University of Islamabad''', is a ranked in top 500 asian, [[Public university\|public]] [[research university]] in [[Islamabad]], [[Pakistan]].<ref>[https://www.dawn.com/news/22978/promotion-of-s-t-stressed Promotion of S&T stressed] Dawn (newspaper), Published 20 February 2002, Retrieved 9 February 2020</ref><ref name="Google maps">{{cite web\|title=QAU Location Address\|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&authuser=0&ie=UTF-8&q=quaid+e+azam+university&fb=1&gl=us&hq=quaid+e+azam+university&cid=0,0,9519095407991940175&ei=DdwuUsOmI6rwiwKHi4CwDA&ved=0CIEBEPwS\|website=Google maps website\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref>', 17 => 'Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to the study of [[postgraduate education]] but expanded and established as Qaid e Azam university in 1973 to an [[interdisciplinary]] university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education.<ref name="Qau press">{{cite web\|url=http://www.qau.edu.pk/introduction/\|title=QAU Introduction\|publisher=QAU Press\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> (https://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/Islamabad/Quaid-i-Azam-University.aspx)', 18 => 'The university has, as of 2015, grown into the largest varsity in [[Islamabad]] with a total enrollment exceeding 13,000 students.<ref name="Qau press" /> The university is on a 1700 [[acres]] (or 6.9 km<sup>2</sup>) campus on the foothills of the [[Margalla Hills\|Margalla]].<ref name="Dawn news, 2013">{{cite news\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/697632\|title=Quaid-e-Azam University declared as top university of Pakistan\|last=Yusuf\|first=Suhail\|date=23 February 2012\|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Divided into four faculties and nine affiliated research institutes, QAU is among Pakistan's largest and [[Rankings of universities in Pakistan\|highest ranked]] public universities.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1052728/hec-announces-university-rankings/\|title=HEC announces university rankings \|date=23 February 2016\|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|language=en-US\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|date=23 February 2016\|title=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|journal=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> In 2020, it is ranked between 510 and 520 overall whilst in Physics, Mathematics and agriculture departments ranked 225th, 225th and 125th respectively worldwide, in emerging economics it's ranked below 100 which is probably a prestige, and also ranked 111th in Asia by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]''<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/quaid-i-azam-university QAU on TopUniversities.com website] Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> while its regional publications ranked QAU among 120 in Asia in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/564260/2013-rankings-three-pakistani-universities-among-worlds-top-200/\|title=2013 rank: Three Pakistani universities among world’s top 200 - The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|date=17 June 2013\|author=Riazul Haq\|language=en-US\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]]'' ranked QAU between 401 and 500 globally and top 75 in Asia in its 2020 lists.', 19 => 'The university has intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the [[United Nations]], [[University of Tokyo]] and the [[International Centre for Theoretical Physics\|ICTP]].<ref name="Qau press" /><ref>{{Cite web\|title = International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week - The Express Tribune\|url = http://tribune.com.pk/story/627692/international-collaboration-moot-on-plasma-physics-next-week/\|website = The Express Tribune\|access-date = 2016-02-09\|language = en-US}}</ref> It counts several public figures and intellectuals among its current and former faculty, researchers, or alumni since its establishment. They include [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Nasim Zehra]], [[Shamshad Akhtar]], [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy\|Suhail Zubairy]], [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]], Farzana Aslam, [[Tasneem Zehra Husain\|Tasneem Zehra]] and [[Salma Zahid]]. The university is currently led by Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar. ', 20 => '[[File:Muhammad Ali Jinnah.jpg\|upright\|thumb\|alt=jamshed from payactiv.\|The university was renamed in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] (1876-1948), founder of [[Pakistan]].]]', 21 => 'The university offered teaching and research programs for [[PhD]] and [[MPhil]] degrees in the beginning and later offered [[Master's degree\|Masters]] programs. The university now offers undergraduate programs in both evening and morning shifts batches.', 22 => '[[File:QAU-DRSM image.png\|thumb\|537x537px\|[[Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui\|Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui]] Memorial Library (Main Library) at Quaid-i-Azam University]]', 23 => '=== Faculty of [[Natural Sciences]] ===', 24 => '* Department of [[Computer science\|Computer Science]] (Ranked 201th Worldwide)', 25 => '* Institute of [[Information Technology]] (Ranked 201th Worldwide)', 26 => '=== Faculty of [[Social Sciences]] ===', 27 => '* Department of Defence & Strategic Studies]', 28 => '* School of Politics and International Relations', 29 => '=== Faculty of [[Biological Sciences]] ===', 30 => '=== Faculty of [[Medical Science]] ===', 31 => '* Area Study Centre for [[Africa]], North & South America', 32 => '== Central Library ==', 33 => 'The university has central library (CL), named as DR. Raziuddin Siddiqi memorial library situated at the centre of the university campus and having total covered area is approximately 102,500 sq. ft. On 06-02-1999, the Central Library (CL) was renamed the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi Mermorial (DRSM) Library in honour of Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi's illustrious and meritorious achievements as the founding Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University. University offers DRSM Library services for faculty and students of the university.', 34 => '', 35 => '=== [[Online public access catalog\|OPAC]] ===', 36 => 'Provides [[Bibliography\|bibliographic]] information of print books available in main and seminar libraries of the university', 37 => '', 38 => '=== E-Resources ===', 39 => 'Access [[Ebook\|E-books]], E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented and research.', 40 => '', 41 => '=== Seminar libraries ===', 42 => 'The main library has its six sub libraries in various departments of the university.', 43 => '', 44 => '=== [[Electronic Theses and Dissertations\|Electronic thesis]]/ D-Space ===', 45 => 'The link consists of Electronic version of all thesis produced in the QAU by students of Master, M.Phil. and Ph.D. The resource on this link is under development phase.', 46 => '', 47 => '=== Ask librarian ===', 48 => 'Ask your question from Chief Librarian via e-mail.', 49 => '', 50 => '=== [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)\|HEC]] digital library ===', 51 => 'Access to E-books, E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented, research and many many more.', 52 => '', 53 => '=== [[Digital library\|E-library]] ===', 54 => 'The E-library is the sub office of DRSM. which provides various services to faculty and students.', 55 => '', 56 => '=== E-library quick links ===', 57 => 'The section consists of Useful links for Plagiarism, Research Articles and E-Books.', 58 => '\| THE_W =401–500 \| THE_W_ref = <ref name=Rankings>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/quaid-i-azam-university\|title=The World University Rankings: Quaid i Azam University\|date=1 October 2018\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref>', 59 => '\| THE_W_Reputation = \| THE_W_Reputation_ref = ', 60 => '\| QS_W =378 \| QS_W_ref =<ref name=Rankings/> ', 61 => '\| ARWU_W = 900–1000 \| ARWU_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.shanghairanking.com/institution/quaid-i-azam-university</ref>', 62 => '\| USNWR_W = 451 \| USNWR_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/quaid-i-azam-university-503114 US News & World Report's rankings of Best Global Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University] Retrieved 1 September 2020</ref>', 63 => '\| Reuters_W = \| Reuters_W_ref =', 64 => '\| RUR_W = \| RUR_W_ref =', 65 => '\| CWTS_W = \| CWTS_W_ref = ', 66 => '\| THE_Asia =79 \| THE_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/>', 67 => '\| QS_Asia =91 \| QS_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/>', 68 => '\| QS_W_Employability =19.8 \| QS_W_Employability_ref = <ref name=Rankings/>', 69 => '\| HEC_N =1 \| HEC_N_ref = <ref>[http://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx HEC Universities Ranking 2015]</ref>', 70 => 'Quaid-i-Azam University was ranked 378 in the world by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]'' of 2022<ref name=Rankings/> and 91 in Asia.<ref name=Rankings/>', 71 => 'For QS Top 10 Asian universities, QAU was ranked 6th in the natural science category in 2010.<ref name=TOP>{{cite web\|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211104449/http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|date=13 February 2011\|archive-date=15 April 2011\|website=TopUniversities.com website\|title=Overview of Quaid-i-Azam University\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The university was overall ranked between 100 and 200 among the QS world top universities in 2007 and 2009.<ref name=TOP/> According to the 2019 ranking of the [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]], Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked first in the general category.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 \|title=Ranking of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627040627/http://www.jocation.com/forum/Pakistani_Universities_ranking_by_HEC_42 \|archive-date=27 June 2015\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> According to [[Times Higher Education World University Rankings\|Times Higher Education]] Latest Rankings 2023, QAU is ranked among the world top 401 to 500 universities.', 72 => '{{div col\|colwidth=30em}}', 73 => '# [[Abrar ul Haq]]<ref>[http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html Profile of Abrar ul Haq on Forum Pakistan website] Published 26 February 2010, Retrieved 12 February 2020</ref>', 74 => '# Brigadier [[Anis Ahmed (military officer)]] {{div col end}}', 75 => '<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="160" perrow="6" caption="Notable Alumni">', 76 => 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Qadir_in_2019.jpg [[[Muhammad Imran Qadir]]] is a Pakistani [[pharmaceutical scientist]].', 77 => 'File:Shamshad Akhtar - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2010.jpg\|[[Shamshad Akhtar]] served as the vice president of the [[World Bank]].', 78 => 'File:Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan-US talks 2001.jpg\|Dr. [[Maliha Lodhi]] is a leading Pakistani diplomat.', 79 => 'File:Dr a qadir.JPG\|[[Asghar Qadir]] is a Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist.', 80 => 'File:US Navy 090720-N-8053S-068 French Rear Adm. Alain Hinden, left, shakes hands with Pakistan Navy Rear Adm. Muhammad Zakaullah at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 change of command ceremony.jpg\|[[Muhammad Zakaullah]] former [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)\|Chief of Naval Staff]]', 81 => 'File:Naelachohan1982.jpg\|[[Naela Chohan]] is a Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist.', 82 => 'File:Sartaj Aziz (cropped).jpg\|[[Sartaj Aziz]] is a Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs.', 83 => 'File:Abrar-ul-Haq 2014-05-10.jpg\|[[Abrar-ul-Haq]] is a Pakistani musician and politician.', 84 => 'File:Khalid Wynne (close-up).jpg\|General [[Khalid Shameem Wynne]] is a retired Pakistani four-star general officer.', 85 => 'File:Nasim Zehera interviewing Mike Mullen in 2010 (cropped).jpg\|[[Nasim Zehra]] is a leading journalist.', 86 => 'File:Zahid headshot.jpg\|[[Salma Zahid]] as a Member of Parliament of Canada.', 87 => 'File:Blank.png\|[[Hamza Ali Abbasi]] is a Pakistani theatre, film and television actor, model and director.', 88 => 'File:Blank.png\|[[Marriyum Aurangzeb]] is a Pakistani politician who served as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting.', 89 => 'File:Dr.Hussain.png\|[[Irshad Hussain]] is a Pakistani chemist and Nanomaterials scientist.', 90 => 'File:Ayesha Siddiqa (cropped).jpg\|[[Ayesha Siddiqa]] is a Pakistani military scientist.', 91 => 'File:Blank.png\|Lt Gen (R) Zamir ul Hassan Shah is designated as Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence (2017)', 92 => '{{Reflist\|30em}}' ]
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It is one of the top ranked universities in the country.<ref>[https://www.dawn.com/news/22978/promotion-of-s-t-stressed Promotion of S&T stressed] Dawn (newspaper), Published 20 February 2002, Retrieved 9 February 2020</ref><ref name="Google maps">{{cite web\|title=QAU Location Address\|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&authuser=0&ie=UTF-8&q=quaid+e+azam+university&fb=1&gl=us&hq=quaid+e+azam+university&cid=0,0,9519095407991940175&ei=DdwuUsOmI6rwiwKHi4CwDA&ved=0CIEBEPwS\|website=Google maps website\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref>', 14 => 'Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to the study of [[postgraduate education]] but expanded and established as Qaid e Azam university in 1973 to an [[interdisciplinary]] university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education.<ref name="Qau press">{{cite web\|url=http://www.qau.edu.pk/introduction/\|title=QAU Introduction\|publisher=QAU Press\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref>', 15 => 'The university has, as of 2015, grown into the largest varsity in [[Islamabad]] with a total enrollment exceeding 13,000 students.<ref name="Qau press" /> The university is on a 1700 [[acres]] (or 6.9 km<sup>2</sup>) campus on the foothills of the [[Margalla Hills\|Margalla]].<ref name="Dawn news, 2013">{{cite news\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/697632\|title=Quaid-e-Azam University declared as top university of Pakistan\|last=Yusuf\|first=Suhail\|date=23 February 2012\|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> Divided into four faculties and nine affiliated research institutes, QAU is among Pakistan's largest and [[Rankings of universities in Pakistan\|highest ranked]] public universities.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1052728/hec-announces-university-rankings/\|title=HEC announces university rankings \|date=23 February 2016\|newspaper=The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|date=23 February 2016\|title=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|journal=5th Ranking of Pakistani Higher Education Institutions\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf\|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref> In 2020, it is ranked between 510 and 520 overall whilst in Physics, Mathematics and agriculture departments ranked 225th, 225th and 125th respectively worldwide, in emerging economics it's ranked below 100 which is probably a prestige, and also ranked 111th in Asia by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]''<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/quaid-i-azam-university QAU on TopUniversities.com website] Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref> while its regional publications ranked QAU among 120 in Asia in 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/564260/2013-rankings-three-pakistani-universities-among-worlds-top-200/\|title=2013 rank: Three Pakistani universities among world's top 200 - The Express Tribune (newspaper)\|date=17 June 2013\|author=Riazul Haq\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> The ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]]'' ranked QAU between 401 and 500 globally and top 75 in Asia in its 2020 lists.', 16 => 'The university has intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the [[United Nations]], [[University of Tokyo]] and the [[International Centre for Theoretical Physics\|ICTP]].<ref name="Qau press" /><ref>{{cite web\|title = International collaboration: Moot on plasma physics next week - The Express Tribune\|url = http://tribune.com.pk/story/627692/international-collaboration-moot-on-plasma-physics-next-week/\|website = The Express Tribune\| date=5 November 2013 \|access-date = 9 February 2016}}</ref> It is one of the most popular universities in the country and counts several public figures and intellectuals among its current and former faculty, researchers, or alumni since its establishment. They include [[Maleeha Lodhi]], [[Nasim Zehra]], [[Shamshad Akhtar]], [[Muhammad Suhail Zubairy\|Suhail Zubairy]], [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]], Farzana Aslam, [[Tasneem Zehra Husain\|Tasneem Zehra]] and [[Salma Zahid]]. The university is currently led by Vice Chancellor Muhammad Ali.', 17 => '[[File:Muhammad Ali Jinnah.jpg\|upright\|thumb\|alt=jamshed from payactiv.\|The university was renamed in honor of [[Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] (1876-1948), founder of Pakistan.]]', 18 => 'The university offered teaching and research programs for [[PhD]] and [[MPhil]] degrees in the beginning and later offered [[Master's degree\|Masters]] programs. The university now offers undergraduate programs as well.', 19 => '=== Faculty of Natural Sciences ===', 20 => '* Department of [[Computer science\|Computer Science]] (Ranked 201st Worldwide)', 21 => '* Institute of [[Information Technology]] (Ranked 201st Worldwide)', 22 => '=== Faculty of Social Sciences ===', 23 => '* Department of Defence & Strategic Studies', 24 => '* School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR)', 25 => 'Department of Education', 26 => '=== Faculty of Biological Sciences ===', 27 => '=== Faculty of Medical Science ===', 28 => '* Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America', 29 => '== Central library ==', 30 => '[[File:Quaid-i-Azam University Library.JPG\|thumb\|[[Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui\|Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui]] Memorial Library (Main Library) at Quaid-i-Azam University]]', 31 => 'The university has central library (CL), named as DR. Raziuddin Siddiqi memorial library situated at the centre of the university campus and having total covered area is approximately 102,500 sq. ft. On 6 February 1999, the Central Library (CL) was renamed the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi Mermorial (DRSM) Library in honour of Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi's illustrious and meritorious achievements as the founding Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University. University offers DRSM Library services for faculty and students of the university.', 32 => '\| THE_W =800–1000', 33 => '\| THE_W_ref = <ref name=Rankings>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/quaid-i-azam-university\|title=The World University Rankings: Quaid i Azam University\|date=1 October 2018\|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref>', 34 => '\| THE_W_Reputation = ', 35 => '\| THE_W_Reputation_ref = ', 36 => '\| QS_W =363', 37 => '\| QS_W_ref =:<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023&ved=2ahUKEwirqqmC3fP6AhUWqJUCHTkiA24QFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19Gr0CZN4Fs-vza1d_U_Qr \|access-date=2022-10-22 \|title=Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2023}}</ref>', 38 => '\| ARWU_W = 701–800', 39 => '\| ARWU_W_ref = <ref>[http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018Candidates.html Academic Rankings of World Universities] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224155833/http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018Candidates.html \|date=24 February 2021 }} Retrieved 2 September 2020</ref>', 40 => '\| USNWR_W = 851', 41 => '\| USNWR_W_ref = <ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/quaid-i-azam-university-503114 US News & World Report's rankings of Best Global Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University] Retrieved 1 September 2020</ref>', 42 => '\| Reuters_W = ', 43 => '\| Reuters_W_ref =', 44 => '\| RUR_W = ', 45 => '\| RUR_W_ref =', 46 => '\| CWTS_W = ', 47 => '\| CWTS_W_ref = ', 48 => '\| THE_Asia =115', 49 => '\| THE_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/>', 50 => '\| QS_Asia =91', 51 => '\| QS_Asia_ref = <ref name=Rankings/>', 52 => '\| QS_W_Employability =19.8', 53 => '\| QS_W_Employability_ref = <ref name=Rankings/>', 54 => '\| HEC_N =2', 55 => '\| HEC_N_ref = <ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx \|title=HEC Universities Ranking 2015 \|access-date=1 October 2018 \|archive-date=19 January 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119113015/https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/AJK/rank.aspx \|url-status=dead }}</ref>', 56 => 'Quaid-i-Azam University was ranked 363 in the world by the ''[[QS World University Rankings]]'' of 2022-2023<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023&ved=2ahUKEwirqqmC3fP6AhUWqJUCHTkiA24QFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19Gr0CZN4Fs-vza1d_U_Qr \|access-date=2022-10-22 \|title=Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2023}}</ref> and 91st in Asia.<ref name="topuniversities.com">url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2022 \|date= 10 August 2022</ref>', 57 => 'In the 2010 edition of QS's Asian University Rankings for Natural Sciences, QAU ranked 46th.<ref name=TOP>{{cite web\|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211104449/http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/natural-sciences \|date=13 February 2011\|archive-date=11 February 2011\|website=TopUniversities.com website\|title=Overview of Quaid-i-Azam University\|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> According to the 2015 ranking of the [[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]], Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked third in the general category.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf \|title=Ranking of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093014/http://hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Documents/Ranking_Doc.pdf \|archive-date=23 March 2016\|access-date=10 August 2022}}</ref>', 58 => '', 59 => '==Criticism==', 60 => 'In recent years, Quaid i Azam University faced massive backlash on social media for celebrating holi inside its campus, organized by Mehren student council. Many Pakistanis condemned and called for ban on [[holi]] celebration on the university premise and allegedly claimed this as provocative act towards Muslims.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=https://tribune.com.pk/author/328 \|date=2023-06-15 \|title=Twitter divided over university celebrating Holi \|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2421866/twitter-divided-over-university-celebrating-holi \|access-date=2023-06-17 \|website=The Express Tribune \|language=en}}</ref>', 61 => '{{div col\|colwidth=15em}}', 62 => '# [[Abrar ul Haq]]<ref>[http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html Profile of Abrar ul Haq on Forum Pakistan website] ', 63 => '{{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517222838/http://www.forumpakistan.com.pk/abrar-ul-haq-profile-interview-and-pictures-t56413.html \|date=17 May 2019 }} Published 26 February 2010, Retrieved 12 February 2020</ref>', 64 => '# [[Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal]]', 65 => '', 66 => '# [[Anis Ahmed (military officer)\|Anis Ahmed]] {{div col end}}', 67 => '<gallery mode="packed" caption="Notable Alumni">', 68 => 'File:Shamshad Akhtar - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2010.jpg\|[[Shamshad Akhtar]], served as the vice president of the [[World Bank]].', 69 => 'File:Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan-US talks 2001.jpg\|Dr. [[Maliha Lodhi]], leading Pakistani diplomat.', 70 => 'File:Dr a qadir.JPG\|[[Asghar Qadir]], Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist', 71 => 'File:US Navy 090720-N-8053S-068 French Rear Adm. Alain Hinden, left, shakes hands with Pakistan Navy Rear Adm. Muhammad Zakaullah at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 change of command ceremony.jpg\|[[Muhammad Zakaullah]], former [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)\|Chief of Naval Staff]]', 72 => 'File:Naelachohan1982.jpg\|[[Naela Chohan]], Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist', 73 => 'File:Sartaj Aziz (cropped).jpg\|[[Sartaj Aziz]], Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs', 74 => 'File:Abrar-ul-Haq 2014-05-10.jpg\|[[Abrar-ul-Haq]], Pakistani musician and politician', 75 => 'File:Khalid Wynne (close-up).jpg\|General [[Khalid Shameem Wynne]], retired Pakistani four-star general officer', 76 => 'File:Nasim Zehera interviewing Mike Mullen in 2010 (cropped).jpg\|[[Nasim Zehra]], leading journalist', 77 => 'File:Abdul Rasheed Ghazi.jpg\|[[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]] ,served as [[diplomat]] for [[UNESCO]] and the [[vice-chancellor]] of [[Jamia Faridia\|Faridia University]].', 78 => 'File:Zahid headshot.jpg\|[[Salma Zahid]], as a Member of Parliament of Canada', 79 => 'File:Dr.Hussain.png\|[[Irshad Hussain]], a Pakistani chemist and manomaterials scientist', 80 => 'File:Ayesha Siddiqa (cropped).jpg\|[[Ayesha Siddiqa]], a Pakistani military scientist ', 81 => '<ref>{{Cite web \|title=President Dr. Arif Alvi Has Appointed Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) \|url=https://sknewst.blogspot.com/2023/03/president-dr-arif-alvi-has-appointed.html \|access-date=2023-03-10 \|website=President Dr. Arif Alvi Has Appointed Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) - (Shameel Khokhar News) 10 March 2023}}</ref>[https://sknewst.blogspot.com/2023/03/president-dr-arif-alvi-has-appointed.html President Appoints Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of QAU (Shameel Khokhar News) 10 March 2023]', 82 => '{{reflist}}' ]
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Parsed HTML source of the new revision (`new_html`)	'<div class="mw-parser-output"><div class="shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux" style="display:none">Public university in Islamabad, Pakistan</div> <p class="mw-empty-elt"> </p> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1066479718">.mw-parser-output .infobox-subbox{padding:0;border:none;margin:-3px;width:auto;min-width:100%;font-size:100%;clear:none;float:none;background-color:transparent}.mw-parser-output .infobox-3cols-child{margin:auto}.mw-parser-output .infobox .navbar{font-size:100%}body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox-header,body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox-subheader,body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox-above,body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox-title,body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox-image,body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data,body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox-below{text-align:center}</style><table class="infobox vcard"><caption class="infobox-title fn org" style="font-size:125%;">Quaid-i-Azam University</caption><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-subheader"><div class="nickname"><span class="Nastaliq" dir="rtl" title="Nastaliq" style="font-family: 'Jameel Noori Nastaleeq', 'Urdu Typesetting', 'Noto Nastaliq Urdu', 'Noto Nastaliq Urdu Draft', 'Hussaini Nastaleeq', 'AlQalam Taj Nastaleeq', IranNastaliq, 'Awami Nastaliq', 'Awami Nastaliq Beta3', 'Awami Nastaliq Beta2', 'Awami Nastaliq Beta1', 'Nafees Nastaleeq', 'Nafees Nastaleeq v1.01', 'Pak Nastaleeq', 'PDMS_Jauhar', 'Alvi Lahori Nastaleeq'; font-size: 110%; font-style: normal;">جامعہ قائداعظم</span></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-image"><span class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Frameless"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:50logo2.png" class="mw-file-description"><img src="/upwiki/wikipedia/en/7/73/50logo2.png" decoding="async" width="145" height="147" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="145" data-file-height="147" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">Former names</div></th><td class="infobox-data nickname"><b>University of Islamabad</b></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;">Motto</th><td class="infobox-data">وَمَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">Motto in English</div></th><td class="infobox-data">'And he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing'<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a></sup></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;">Type</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Public_university" title="Public university">Public</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;">Established</th><td class="infobox-data">July 22, 1967<span class="noprint">; 56 years ago</span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="bday dtstart published updated">July 22, 1967</span>)</span></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">Academic affiliations</div></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Higher_Education_Commission_of_Pakistan" class="mw-redirect" title="Higher Education Commission of Pakistan">Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chancellor_(education)" title="Chancellor (education)">Chancellor</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/President_of_Pakistan" title="President of Pakistan">President of Pakistan</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><span class="nowrap"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Vice-Chancellor" class="mw-redirect" title="Vice-Chancellor">Vice-Chancellor</a></span></th><td class="infobox-data">Dr. Muhammad Ali</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;">Students</th><td class="infobox-data">13000<sup id="cite_ref-Qau_press_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Qau_press-2">[2]</a></sup></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Undergraduate_education" title="Undergraduate education">Undergraduates</a></th><td class="infobox-data">6500+</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Postgraduate_education" title="Postgraduate education">Postgraduates</a></th><td class="infobox-data">3500+</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Doctorate" title="Doctorate">Doctoral students</a></div></th><td class="infobox-data">3000+</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;">Location</th><td class="infobox-data adr"><div style="display:inline" class="locality"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Islamabad" title="Islamabad">Islamabad</a></div>, <div style="display:inline" class="postal-code">45320</div>, <div style="display:inline" class="country-name"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pakistan" title="Pakistan">Pakistan</a></div><br /><span class="geo-inline"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1156832818">.mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct,.mw-parser-output .geo-inline-hidden{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}</style><span class="plainlinks 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colors">Colours</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Blue_(color)" class="mw-redirect" title="Blue (color)">Blue</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/White_(color)" class="mw-redirect" title="White (color)">white</a><br /><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r981673959">.mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}</style><span class="legend-color" style="background-color:#002147; color:white;"> </span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r981673959"><span class="legend-color" style="background-color:#FFFFFF; color:black;"> </span></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Athletic_nickname" title="Athletic nickname">Nickname</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><b>QAU</b></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.65em;">Website</th><td class="infobox-data"><span class="url"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.qau.edu.pk/">www<wbr />.qau<wbr />.edu<wbr />.pk</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Quaid-i-Azam University</b> Islamabad (<a href="/enwiki/wiki/Urdu_language" class="mw-redirect" title="Urdu language">Urdu</a>: <span lang="ur" dir="rtl"><span class="Nastaliq" dir="rtl" title="Nastaliq" style="font-family: 'Jameel Noori Nastaleeq', 'Urdu Typesetting', 'Noto Nastaliq Urdu', 'Noto Nastaliq Urdu Draft', 'Hussaini Nastaleeq', 'AlQalam Taj Nastaleeq', IranNastaliq, 'Awami Nastaliq', 'Awami Nastaliq Beta3', 'Awami Nastaliq Beta2', 'Awami Nastaliq Beta1', 'Nafees Nastaleeq', 'Nafees Nastaleeq v1.01', 'Pak Nastaleeq', 'PDMS_Jauhar', 'Alvi Lahori Nastaleeq'; font-size: 110%; font-style: normal;">جامعہ قائداعظم</span></span>; commonly referred to as <b>QAU</b>), founded as <b>University of Islamabad</b>, is a ranked in top 500 asian, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Public_university" title="Public university">public</a> <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Research_university" title="Research university">research university</a> in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Islamabad" title="Islamabad">Islamabad</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pakistan" title="Pakistan">Pakistan</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3">[3]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Google_maps_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Google_maps-4">[4]</a></sup> </p><p>Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to the study of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Postgraduate_education" title="Postgraduate education">postgraduate education</a> but expanded and established as Qaid e Azam university in 1973 to an <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Interdisciplinary" class="mw-redirect" title="Interdisciplinary">interdisciplinary</a> university offering undergraduate and postgraduate education.<sup id="cite_ref-Qau_press_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Qau_press-2">[2]</a></sup> (<a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/Islamabad/Quaid-i-Azam-University.aspx">https://hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/Islamabad/Quaid-i-Azam-University.aspx</a>) </p> <div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="#Overview"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Overview</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-2"><a href="#History"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">History</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-3"><a href="#Faculties_and_departments"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Faculties and departments</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-4"><a href="#Faculty_of_Natural_Sciences"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Faculty of Natural Sciences</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-5"><a href="#Faculty_of_Social_Sciences"><span class="tocnumber">3.2</span> <span class="toctext">Faculty of Social Sciences</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-6"><a href="#Faculty_of_Biological_Sciences"><span class="tocnumber">3.3</span> <span class="toctext">Faculty of Biological Sciences</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-7"><a href="#Faculty_of_Medical_Science"><span class="tocnumber">3.4</span> <span class="toctext">Faculty of Medical Science</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-8"><a href="#Institutes"><span class="tocnumber">3.5</span> <span class="toctext">Institutes</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-9"><a href="#Central_Library"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Central Library</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-10"><a href="#OPAC"><span class="tocnumber">4.1</span> <span class="toctext">OPAC</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-11"><a href="#E-Resources"><span class="tocnumber">4.2</span> <span class="toctext">E-Resources</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-12"><a href="#Seminar_libraries"><span class="tocnumber">4.3</span> <span class="toctext">Seminar libraries</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-13"><a href="#Electronic_thesis/_D-Space"><span class="tocnumber">4.4</span> <span class="toctext">Electronic thesis/ D-Space</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-14"><a href="#Ask_librarian"><span class="tocnumber">4.5</span> <span class="toctext">Ask librarian</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-15"><a href="#HEC_digital_library"><span class="tocnumber">4.6</span> <span class="toctext">HEC digital library</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-16"><a href="#E-library"><span class="tocnumber">4.7</span> <span class="toctext">E-library</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-17"><a href="#E-library_quick_links"><span class="tocnumber">4.8</span> <span class="toctext">E-library quick links</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-18"><a href="#Rankings_and_reputation"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Rankings and reputation</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-19"><a href="#Notable_alumni_and_faculty"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Notable alumni and faculty</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-20"><a href="#References"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">References</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-21"><a href="#External_links"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">External links</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Overview">Overview</span></h2> <p>The university has, as of 2015, grown into the largest varsity in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Islamabad" title="Islamabad">Islamabad</a> with a total enrollment exceeding 13,000 students.<sup id="cite_ref-Qau_press_2-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Qau_press-2">[2]</a></sup> The university is on a 1700 <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Acres" class="mw-redirect" title="Acres">acres</a> (or 6.9 km<sup>2</sup>) campus on the foothills of the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Margalla_Hills" title="Margalla Hills">Margalla</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Dawn_news,_2013_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Dawn_news,_2013-5">[5]</a></sup> Divided into four faculties and nine affiliated research institutes, QAU is among Pakistan's largest and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rankings_of_universities_in_Pakistan" title="Rankings of universities in Pakistan">highest ranked</a> public universities.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6">[6]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7">[7]</a></sup> In 2020, it is ranked between 510 and 520 overall whilst in Physics, Mathematics and agriculture departments ranked 225th, 225th and 125th respectively worldwide, in emerging economics it's ranked below 100 which is probably a prestige, and also ranked 111th in Asia by the <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/QS_World_University_Rankings" title="QS World University Rankings">QS World University Rankings</a></i><sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8">[8]</a></sup> while its regional publications ranked QAU among 120 in Asia in 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9">[9]</a></sup> The <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Times_Higher_Education_World_University_Rankings" title="Times Higher Education World University Rankings">Times Higher Education World University Rankings</a></i> ranked QAU between 401 and 500 globally and top 75 in Asia in its 2020 lists. </p><p>The university has intellectual interaction with international institutes, including the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/United_Nations" title="United Nations">United Nations</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/University_of_Tokyo" title="University of Tokyo">University of Tokyo</a> and the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/International_Centre_for_Theoretical_Physics" title="International Centre for Theoretical Physics">ICTP</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Qau_press_2-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Qau_press-2">[2]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10">[10]</a></sup> It counts several public figures and intellectuals among its current and former faculty, researchers, or alumni since its establishment. They include <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Maleeha_Lodhi" title="Maleeha Lodhi">Maleeha Lodhi</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Nasim_Zehra" title="Nasim Zehra">Nasim Zehra</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Shamshad_Akhtar" title="Shamshad Akhtar">Shamshad Akhtar</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Muhammad_Suhail_Zubairy" title="Muhammad Suhail Zubairy">Suhail Zubairy</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Abdul_Rashid_Ghazi" title="Abdul Rashid Ghazi">Abdul Rashid Ghazi</a>, Farzana Aslam, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Tasneem_Zehra_Husain" title="Tasneem Zehra Husain">Tasneem Zehra</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Salma_Zahid" title="Salma Zahid">Salma Zahid</a>. The university is currently led by Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="History">History</span></h2> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="jamshed from payactiv." src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah.jpg/170px-Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah.jpg" decoding="async" width="170" height="226" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah.jpg/255px-Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah.jpg/340px-Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1400" data-file-height="1860" /></a><figcaption>The university was renamed in honor of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Quaid-e-Azam_Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah" class="mw-redirect" title="Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah">Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah</a> (1876-1948), founder of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pakistan" title="Pakistan">Pakistan</a>.</figcaption></figure> <p>The University of Islamabad was established on 22 July 1967 by the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Government_of_Pakistan" title="Government of Pakistan">Government of Pakistan</a>. It was renamed as Quaid-i-Azam University in honor of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Quaid-e-Azam_Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah" class="mw-redirect" title="Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah">Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah</a>, founder of Pakistan in 1976 - which was the year of his birth <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Centenary" class="mw-redirect" title="Centenary">centenary</a>. However, the spelling of the university's name were kept different i.e. "i" was used instead of "e" for <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ez%C4%81fe" title="Ezāfe">Ezāfe</a> that links the two words in Jinnah's title Quaid-e-Azam. </p><p>The university offered teaching and research programs for <a href="/enwiki/wiki/PhD" class="mw-redirect" title="PhD">PhD</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/MPhil" class="mw-redirect" title="MPhil">MPhil</a> degrees in the beginning and later offered <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Master%27s_degree" title="Master's degree">Masters</a> programs. The university now offers undergraduate programs in both evening and morning shifts batches. </p><p>Quaid-i-Azam University has four different faculties and 38 departments, institutes, schools and centers. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Faculties_and_departments">Faculties and departments</span></h2> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:QAU-DRSM_image.png" class="mw-file-description"><img src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/QAU-DRSM_image.png/537px-QAU-DRSM_image.png" decoding="async" width="537" height="403" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/QAU-DRSM_image.png/806px-QAU-DRSM_image.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/QAU-DRSM_image.png/1074px-QAU-DRSM_image.png 2x" data-file-width="4032" data-file-height="3024" /></a><figcaption><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Muhammad_Raziuddin_Siddiqui" title="Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui">Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqui</a> Memorial Library (Main Library) at Quaid-i-Azam University</figcaption></figure> <p>Quaid-i-Azam University consists of four faculties. The following departments, institutes/schools work under these faculties: </p> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1147244281">.mw-parser-output .div-col{margin-top:0.3em;column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .div-col-small{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .div-col-rules{column-rule:1px solid #aaa}.mw-parser-output .div-col dl,.mw-parser-output .div-col ol,.mw-parser-output .div-col ul{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .div-col li,.mw-parser-output .div-col dd{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul li{margin-bottom:0}</style><div class="div-col div-col-rules" style="column-width: 30em;"> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Faculty_of_Natural_Sciences">Faculty of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Natural_Sciences" class="mw-redirect" title="Natural Sciences">Natural Sciences</a></span></h3> <ul><li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chemistry" title="Chemistry">Chemistry</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Computer_science" title="Computer science">Computer Science</a> (Ranked 201th Worldwide)</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Earth_Sciences" class="mw-redirect" title="Earth Sciences">Earth Sciences</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Electronics" title="Electronics">Electronics</a></li> <li>Institute of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Information_Technology" class="mw-redirect" title="Information Technology">Information Technology</a> (Ranked 201th Worldwide)</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Mathematics" title="Mathematics">Mathematics</a> (Ranked 225th Worldwide)</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Physics" title="Physics">Physics</a> (Ranked 225th Worldwide)</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Statistics" title="Statistics">Statistics</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Faculty_of_Social_Sciences">Faculty of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Social_Sciences" class="mw-redirect" title="Social Sciences">Social Sciences</a></span></h3> <ul><li>School of Law</li> <li>Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences (QASMS)</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Anthropology" title="Anthropology">Anthropology</a></li> <li>Department of Sociology</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Linguistics" title="Linguistics">Linguistics</a></li> <li>Department of Defence & Strategic Studies]</li> <li>School of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Economics" title="Economics">Economics</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/History" title="History">History</a></li> <li>School of Politics and International Relations</li> <li>Taxila institute of Asian civilizations</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Psychology" title="Psychology">Psychology</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Faculty_of_Biological_Sciences">Faculty of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Biological_Sciences" class="mw-redirect" title="Biological Sciences">Biological Sciences</a></span></h3> <ul><li>National Center for <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bioinformatics" title="Bioinformatics">Bioinformatics</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Animal_Sciences" class="mw-redirect" title="Animal Sciences">Animal Sciences</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Biochemistry" title="Biochemistry">Biochemistry</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Microbiology" title="Microbiology">Microbiology</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Plant_Sciences" class="mw-redirect" title="Plant Sciences">Plant Sciences</a> (Ranked 125th Worldwide)</li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Environmental_Sciences" class="mw-redirect" title="Environmental Sciences">Environmental Sciences</a></li> <li>QAU School of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Medicine" title="Medicine">Medicine</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pharmacy" title="Pharmacy">Pharmacy</a></li> <li>Department of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Biotechnology" title="Biotechnology">Biotechnology</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Faculty_of_Medical_Science">Faculty of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Medical_Science" class="mw-redirect" title="Medical Science">Medical Science</a></span></h3> <ul><li>Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital Rawalpindi</li> <li>Army Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute</li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Health_Services_Academy" title="Health Services Academy">Health Services Academy, Islamabad</a></li> <li>Federal Medical & Dental College</li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pakistan_Institute_of_Medical_Sciences#Quaid_e_Azam_Postgraduate_Medical_College_(QPGMC)" title="Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences">Quaid e Azam Postgraduate Medical College</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pakistan_Institute_of_Medical_Sciences" title="Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences">PIMS</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Institutes">Institutes</span></h3> <ul><li>National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research (NIHCR) Center for Excellence</li> <li>Saulat Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research</li> <li>Center of Excellence in Gender Studies</li> <li>National Institute of Psychology</li> <li>National Institute of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pakistan_Studies" class="mw-redirect" title="Pakistan Studies">Pakistan Studies</a></li> <li>Area Study Centre for <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Africa" title="Africa">Africa</a>, North & South America</li></ul> <dl><dt>Chairs</dt></dl> <ul><li>Quaid-i-Azam Chair</li> <li>Benzair Bhutto Chair</li> <li>Rumi Chair</li></ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Central_Library">Central Library</span></h2> <p>The university has central library (CL), named as DR. Raziuddin Siddiqi memorial library situated at the centre of the university campus and having total covered area is approximately 102,500 sq. ft. On 06-02-1999, the Central Library (CL) was renamed the Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi Mermorial (DRSM) Library in honour of Dr. Raziuddin Siddiqi's illustrious and meritorious achievements as the founding Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University. University offers DRSM Library services for faculty and students of the university. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="OPAC"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Online_public_access_catalog" title="Online public access catalog">OPAC</a></span></h3> <p>Provides <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Bibliography" title="Bibliography">bibliographic</a> information of print books available in main and seminar libraries of the university </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="E-Resources">E-Resources</span></h3> <p>Access <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ebook" title="Ebook">E-books</a>, E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented and research. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Seminar_libraries">Seminar libraries</span></h3> <p>The main library has its six sub libraries in various departments of the university. </p> <h3><span id="Electronic_thesis.2F_D-Space"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Electronic_thesis/_D-Space"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Electronic_Theses_and_Dissertations" class="mw-redirect" title="Electronic Theses and Dissertations">Electronic thesis</a>/ D-Space</span></h3> <p>The link consists of Electronic version of all thesis produced in the QAU by students of Master, M.Phil. and Ph.D. The resource on this link is under development phase. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Ask_librarian">Ask librarian</span></h3> <p>Ask your question from Chief Librarian via e-mail. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="HEC_digital_library"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Higher_Education_Commission_(Pakistan)" title="Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)">HEC</a> digital library</span></h3> <p>Access to E-books, E-Journals and open access material related to course oriented, research and many many more. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="E-library"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Digital_library" title="Digital library">E-library</a></span></h3> <p>The E-library is the sub office of DRSM. which provides various services to faculty and students. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="E-library_quick_links">E-library quick links</span></h3> <p>The section consists of Useful links for Plagiarism, Research Articles and E-Books. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rankings_and_reputation">Rankings and reputation</span></h2> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1066479718"><table class="infobox vcard"><tbody><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-above"><span class="fn"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/College_and_university_rankings" title="College and university rankings">University rankings</a></span></th></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background:lavender;"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1066479718">Global – Overall</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Academic_Ranking_of_World_Universities" title="Academic Ranking of World Universities">ARWU</a></i> World<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11">[11]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">900–1000</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/QS_World_University_Rankings" title="QS World University Rankings">QS</a></i> World<sup id="cite_ref-Rankings_12-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rankings-12">[12]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">378</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/QS_World_University_Rankings" title="QS World University Rankings">QS</a></i> Employability<sup id="cite_ref-Rankings_12-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rankings-12">[12]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">19.8</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Times_Higher_Education_World_University_Rankings" title="Times Higher Education World University Rankings">THE</a></i> World<sup id="cite_ref-Rankings_12-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rankings-12">[12]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">401–500</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/U.S._News_%26_World_Report_Best_Colleges_Ranking" title="U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Ranking">USNWR</a></i> Global<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13">[13]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">451</td></tr><tr style="display:none"><th colspan="2"> </th></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background:lavender;"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1066479718">Regional – Overall</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/QS_World_University_Rankings" title="QS World University Rankings">QS</a></i> Asia<sup id="cite_ref-Rankings_12-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rankings-12">[12]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">91</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Times_Higher_Education_World_University_Rankings" title="Times Higher Education World University Rankings">THE</a></i> Asia<sup id="cite_ref-Rankings_12-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rankings-12">[12]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">79</td></tr><tr style="display:none"><th colspan="2"> </th></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background:lavender;"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1066479718">National – Overall</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/HEC_University_Rankings" class="mw-redirect" title="HEC University Rankings">HEC</a></i> National<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14">[14]</a></sup></th><td class="infobox-data" style="width:35%;text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr style="display:none"><th colspan="2"> </th></tr></tbody></table> <p>Quaid-i-Azam University was ranked 378 in the world by the <i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/QS_World_University_Rankings" title="QS World University Rankings">QS World University Rankings</a></i> of 2022<sup id="cite_ref-Rankings_12-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rankings-12">[12]</a></sup> and 91 in Asia.<sup id="cite_ref-Rankings_12-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rankings-12">[12]</a></sup> </p><p>For QS Top 10 Asian universities, QAU was ranked 6th in the natural science category in 2010.<sup id="cite_ref-TOP_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TOP-15">[15]</a></sup> The university was overall ranked between 100 and 200 among the QS world top universities in 2007 and 2009.<sup id="cite_ref-TOP_15-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TOP-15">[15]</a></sup> According to the 2019 ranking of the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Higher_Education_Commission_of_Pakistan" class="mw-redirect" title="Higher Education Commission of Pakistan">Higher Education Commission of Pakistan</a>, Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked first in the general category.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16">[16]</a></sup> According to <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Times_Higher_Education_World_University_Rankings" title="Times Higher Education World University Rankings">Times Higher Education</a> Latest Rankings 2023, QAU is ranked among the world top 401 to 500 universities. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Notable_alumni_and_faculty">Notable alumni and faculty</span></h2> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1097763485">.mw-parser-output .ambox{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;border-left:10px solid #36c;background-color:#fbfbfb;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output 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Ahmed</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Alamgir_Hashmi" title="Alamgir Hashmi">Alamgir Hashmi</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ansar_Pervaiz" title="Ansar Pervaiz">Ansar Pervaiz</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Arshad_Sharif" title="Arshad Sharif">Arshad Sharif</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Asghar_Qadir" title="Asghar Qadir">Asghar Qadir</a><sup id="cite_ref-ccis_18-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ccis-18">[18]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Fayyazuddin" title="Fayyazuddin">Fayyazuddin</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ismat_Beg" title="Ismat Beg">Ismat Beg</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Irshad_Hussain" title="Irshad Hussain">Irshad Hussain</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Hareem_Farooq" title="Hareem Farooq">Hareem Farooq</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ilhan_Niaz" title="Ilhan Niaz">Ilhan Niaz</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Khadija_Mushtaq" title="Khadija Mushtaq">Khadija Mushtaq</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Maliha_Lodhi" class="mw-redirect" title="Maliha Lodhi">Maliha Lodhi</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Marriyum_Aurangzeb" title="Marriyum Aurangzeb">Marriyum Aurangzeb</a><sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19">[19]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Mazhar_Mahmood_Qurashi" title="Mazhar Mahmood Qurashi">Mazhar Mahmood Qurashi</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Muhammad_Sharif" class="mw-redirect" title="Muhammad Sharif">Muhammad Sharif</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Muhammad_Suhail_Zubairy" title="Muhammad Suhail Zubairy">Muhammad Suhail Zubairy</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Muhammad_Imran_Qadir" title="Muhammad Imran Qadir">Muhammad Imran Qadir</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Nasim_Zehra" title="Nasim Zehra">Nasim Zehra</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Nargis_Sethi" title="Nargis Sethi">Nargis Sethi</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Nisar_Ali_Khan" class="mw-redirect" title="Nisar Ali Khan">Nisar Ali Khan</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pervaiz_Iqbal_Cheema" title="Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema">Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema</a><sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20">[20]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pervez_Hoodbhoy" title="Pervez Hoodbhoy">Pervez Hoodbhoy</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Qaiser_Mushtaq" title="Qaiser Mushtaq">Qaiser Mushtaq</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Qamar-uz-Zaman_Chaudhry" title="Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry">Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rana_Mubashir" title="Rana Mubashir">Rana Mubashir</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Zafarullah_Khan_(lawyer)" title="Zafarullah Khan (lawyer)">Zafarullah Khan</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Raziuddin_Siddiqui" class="mw-redirect" title="Raziuddin Siddiqui">Raziuddin Siddiqui</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Shamshad_Akhtar" title="Shamshad Akhtar">Shamshad Akhtar</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Shireen_Mazari" title="Shireen Mazari">Shireen Mazari</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Tahir_Amin" title="Tahir Amin">Tahir Amin</a></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Tasneem_M._Shah" title="Tasneem M. Shah">Tasneem M. Shah</a><sup id="cite_ref-ccis_18-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ccis-18">[18]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Zia_Mian" title="Zia Mian">Zia Mian</a></li> <li>Brigadier <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Anis_Ahmed_(military_officer)" title="Anis Ahmed (military officer)">Anis Ahmed (military officer)</a> </li></ol></div> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional center" style="max-width: 1218px;"> <li class="gallerycaption">Notable Alumni</li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 190px; height: 190px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Shamshad_Akhtar_-_World_Economic_Forum_on_the_Middle_East_2010.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Shamshad Akhtar served as the vice president of the World Bank."><img alt="Shamshad Akhtar served as the vice president of the World Bank." src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Shamshad_Akhtar_-_World_Economic_Forum_on_the_Middle_East_2010.jpg/160px-Shamshad_Akhtar_-_World_Economic_Forum_on_the_Middle_East_2010.jpg" decoding="async" width="160" height="128" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Shamshad_Akhtar_-_World_Economic_Forum_on_the_Middle_East_2010.jpg/240px-Shamshad_Akhtar_-_World_Economic_Forum_on_the_Middle_East_2010.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Shamshad_Akhtar_-_World_Economic_Forum_on_the_Middle_East_2010.jpg/320px-Shamshad_Akhtar_-_World_Economic_Forum_on_the_Middle_East_2010.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3512" data-file-height="2818" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Shamshad_Akhtar" title="Shamshad Akhtar">Shamshad Akhtar</a> served as the vice president of the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/World_Bank" title="World Bank">World Bank</a>. </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 190px; height: 190px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:NewestPic.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Ismat Beg mathematician, known for his work on Multiple-criteria decision analysis, and fixed point (mathematics)"><img alt="Ismat Beg mathematician, known for his work on Multiple-criteria decision analysis, and fixed point (mathematics)" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/NewestPic.jpg/152px-NewestPic.jpg" decoding="async" width="152" height="160" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/NewestPic.jpg/228px-NewestPic.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/NewestPic.jpg/303px-NewestPic.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3225" data-file-height="3401" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ismat_Beg" title="Ismat Beg">Ismat Beg</a> mathematician, known for his work on <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Multiple-criteria_decision_analysis" title="Multiple-criteria decision analysis">Multiple-criteria decision analysis</a>, and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Fixed_point_(mathematics)" title="Fixed point (mathematics)">fixed point (mathematics)</a> </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 190px; height: 190px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Maleeha_Lodhi,_Pakistan-US_talks_2001.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Dr. Maliha Lodhi is a leading Pakistani diplomat."><img alt="Dr. Maliha Lodhi is a leading Pakistani diplomat." src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Maleeha_Lodhi%2C_Pakistan-US_talks_2001.jpg/115px-Maleeha_Lodhi%2C_Pakistan-US_talks_2001.jpg" decoding="async" width="115" height="160" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Maleeha_Lodhi%2C_Pakistan-US_talks_2001.jpg/172px-Maleeha_Lodhi%2C_Pakistan-US_talks_2001.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Maleeha_Lodhi%2C_Pakistan-US_talks_2001.jpg/230px-Maleeha_Lodhi%2C_Pakistan-US_talks_2001.jpg 2x" data-file-width="983" data-file-height="1368" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p>Dr. <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Maliha_Lodhi" class="mw-redirect" title="Maliha Lodhi">Maliha Lodhi</a> is a leading Pakistani diplomat. </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 190px; height: 190px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Dr_a_qadir.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Asghar Qadir is a Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist."><img alt="Asghar Qadir is a Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist." src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Dr_a_qadir.JPG/160px-Dr_a_qadir.JPG" decoding="async" width="160" height="107" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Dr_a_qadir.JPG/240px-Dr_a_qadir.JPG 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Dr_a_qadir.JPG/320px-Dr_a_qadir.JPG 2x" data-file-width="2896" data-file-height="1944" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Asghar_Qadir" title="Asghar Qadir">Asghar Qadir</a> is a Pakistani mathematician and a prominent cosmologist. </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 190px; height: 190px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:US_Navy_090720-N-8053S-068_French_Rear_Adm._Alain_Hinden,_left,_shakes_hands_with_Pakistan_Navy_Rear_Adm._Muhammad_Zakaullah_at_the_Combined_Task_Force_(CTF)_150_change_of_command_ceremony.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Muhammad Zakaullah former Chief of Naval Staff"><img alt="Muhammad Zakaullah former Chief of Naval Staff" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/US_Navy_090720-N-8053S-068_French_Rear_Adm._Alain_Hinden%2C_left%2C_shakes_hands_with_Pakistan_Navy_Rear_Adm._Muhammad_Zakaullah_at_the_Combined_Task_Force_%28CTF%29_150_change_of_command_ceremony.jpg/160px-thumbnail.jpg" decoding="async" width="160" height="112" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/US_Navy_090720-N-8053S-068_French_Rear_Adm._Alain_Hinden%2C_left%2C_shakes_hands_with_Pakistan_Navy_Rear_Adm._Muhammad_Zakaullah_at_the_Combined_Task_Force_%28CTF%29_150_change_of_command_ceremony.jpg/240px-thumbnail.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/US_Navy_090720-N-8053S-068_French_Rear_Adm._Alain_Hinden%2C_left%2C_shakes_hands_with_Pakistan_Navy_Rear_Adm._Muhammad_Zakaullah_at_the_Combined_Task_Force_%28CTF%29_150_change_of_command_ceremony.jpg/320px-thumbnail.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3592" data-file-height="2524" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Muhammad_Zakaullah" title="Muhammad Zakaullah">Muhammad Zakaullah</a> former <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chief_of_Naval_Staff_(Pakistan)" class="mw-redirect" title="Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)">Chief of Naval Staff</a> </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 190px; height: 190px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Naelachohan1982.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Naela Chohan is a Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist."><img alt="Naela Chohan is a Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist." src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Naelachohan1982.jpg/113px-Naelachohan1982.jpg" decoding="async" width="113" height="160" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Naelachohan1982.jpg/170px-Naelachohan1982.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Naelachohan1982.jpg/226px-Naelachohan1982.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1484" data-file-height="2096" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Naela_Chohan" title="Naela Chohan">Naela Chohan</a> is a Pakistani diplomat and women rights activist. </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 190px; height: 190px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Sartaj_Aziz_(cropped).jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Sartaj Aziz is a Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs."><img alt="Sartaj Aziz is a Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs." src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Sartaj_Aziz_%28cropped%29.jpg/106px-Sartaj_Aziz_%28cropped%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="106" height="160" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Sartaj_Aziz_%28cropped%29.jpg/159px-Sartaj_Aziz_%28cropped%29.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Sartaj_Aziz_%28cropped%29.jpg/212px-Sartaj_Aziz_%28cropped%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="456" data-file-height="687" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Sartaj_Aziz" title="Sartaj Aziz">Sartaj Aziz</a> is a Pakistani economist and a strategist who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 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href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Khalid_Wynne_(close-up).jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="General Khalid Shameem Wynne is a retired Pakistani four-star general officer."><img alt="General Khalid Shameem Wynne is a retired Pakistani four-star general officer." src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Khalid_Wynne_%28close-up%29.jpg/124px-Khalid_Wynne_%28close-up%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="124" height="160" class="mw-file-element" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Khalid_Wynne_%28close-up%29.jpg/186px-Khalid_Wynne_%28close-up%29.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Khalid_Wynne_%28close-up%29.jpg/248px-Khalid_Wynne_%28close-up%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="618" data-file-height="798" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"> <p>General <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Khalid_Shameem_Wynne" title="Khalid Shameem Wynne">Khalid Shameem Wynne</a> is a retired Pakistani four-star general officer. </p> </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 195px"> <div class="thumb" 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