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'''IQRA University''' is a private higher education university in [[Pakistan]] with main campus located at [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]] and campuses at [[Islamabad]], [[Karachi]] and [[Quetta]], (Formerly up to 2010 its campus was also located at [[Peshawar]]). It was established in 1998 by the businessman Hunaid H. Lakhani. Initially known as "Asian Management Institute", the institution was renamed later on as the "IQRA university" on the request of the governor of Sindh.
HMARI UNIVERSITY BOHAT HI ACHI HAI.. NAZAR NA LAG JAYE SZABIST WALOON KI.'''IQRA University''' is a private higher education university in [[Pakistan]] with main campus located at [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]] and campuses at [[Islamabad]], [[Karachi]] and [[Quetta]], (Formerly up to 2010 its campus was also located at [[Peshawar]]). It was established in 1998 by the businessman Hunaid H. Lakhani. Initially known as "Asian Management Institute", the institution was renamed later on as the "IQRA university" on the request of the governor of Sindh.


It is chartered by the [[Government of Sindh]] vide Sindh Government Ordinance No. VI of 2000 and is recognized by HEC ([[Higher Education Commission]]). It has collaborations with foreign universities. It offers a range of graduate and postgraduate courses as well as PhD programmes in [[Management|Management Sciences]], [[Computer science|Computer Sciences]], [[Engineering]], [[Education]], [[Mass media|Media Sciences]], and [[Fashion Designing]].
It is chartered by the [[Government of Sindh]] vide Sindh Government Ordinance No. VI of 2000 and is recognized by HEC ([[Higher Education Commission]]). It has collaborations with foreign universities. It offers a range of graduate and postgraduate courses as well as PhD programmes in [[Management|Management Sciences]], [[Computer science|Computer Sciences]], [[Engineering]], [[Education]], [[Mass media|Media Sciences]], and [[Fashion Designing]].

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IQRA University
HMARI UNIVERSITY BOHAT HI ACHI HAI.. NAZAR NA LAG JAYE SZABIST WALOON KI.
MottoWe are what we consistently do; excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. (Aristotle)
TypePrivate
EstablishedMarch 1998 (1998-03)
ChancellorHunaid Lakhani
Vice-ChancellorDr. U. A. G. Isani
Students1000,000+
Location, ,
NicknameIU
AffiliationsPEC, HEC
Websitewww.iqra.edu.pk
File:IQRA University Main Campus HD Image Uploaded by Noman Aziz.jpg
IQRA University Main Campus
Iqra University is located in Karachi
Main Campus
Main Campus
Gulshan
Gulshan
AIFD-(Clifton)
AIFD-(Clifton)
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Location of Iqra University Campuses within Karachi.

HMARI UNIVERSITY BOHAT HI ACHI HAI.. NAZAR NA LAG JAYE SZABIST WALOON KI.IQRA University is a private higher education university in Pakistan with main campus located at Karachi, Sindh and campuses at Islamabad, Karachi and Quetta, (Formerly up to 2010 its campus was also located at Peshawar). It was established in 1998 by the businessman Hunaid H. Lakhani. Initially known as "Asian Management Institute", the institution was renamed later on as the "IQRA university" on the request of the governor of Sindh.

It is chartered by the Government of Sindh vide Sindh Government Ordinance No. VI of 2000 and is recognized by HEC (Higher Education Commission). It has collaborations with foreign universities. It offers a range of graduate and postgraduate courses as well as PhD programmes in Management Sciences, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Education, Media Sciences, and Fashion Designing.

IQRA University has the highest number of faculty members with Ph.D. in Pakistan.[1] All engineering programs offered are Pakistan Engineering Council approved.[2]

Management

Its owner and Chancellor is a Pakistani businessman Mr. Hunaid H. Lakhani. Vice Chancellor is Dr. U. A. G. Isani, Retired Civil Servant Government of Pakistan.

Campuses

Karachi

  • Main campus - Defence View, adjacent to Expressway, Karachi.
  • Gulshan Campus - Abid Town, Block-2, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
  • Clifton Campus - Metro Tower, Near Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road. (This campus has been named as Asian Institute of Fashion Design).
  • North Nazimabad Campus - Block B, North Nazimabad.

Islamabad

  • Islamabad campus is located at Khayaban-e-Johar, Sector H-9, Islamabad..

Ranking

IQRA University has been ranked at No. 3 in Business category as per Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) rankings 2012.[3] Latest figures from ISI Thompson shown that IQRA University has published research papers more than the other top business schools of Pakistan.[1][4][5][6][7] In 2011 IQRA University was ranked as the no.1 institute among all private institutions in the province, according to the Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC). [1] [4][5][6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b c Rizvi, Safdar. "Private institutes : Iqra University ranked as top private college – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2011-09-12. Cite error: The named reference "topranked_and_phds" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ "List of Accredited Engineering Programmes in Pakistan (Schedule First)". PEC. 2011-02-18. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  3. ^ "Jobs in Pakistan, Courses in Pakistan, Study Abroad - Education, Careers, Study Abroad and Visa information". Jocation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  4. ^ a b "Jang Group Online". Jang.com.pk. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  5. ^ a b "Iqra University Ranked Number One While SZABIST & Institute Of Business Management Ranked Number Two". Awami Web. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  6. ^ a b "Private institutes : Iqra University ranked as top private college". Pkarticles. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  7. ^ a b http://www.iqra.edu.pk/iqra-university-ranked-as-top-private-college
  8. ^ "Ranking by CIEC". CIEC.gos.pk. Retrieved 2011-09-12.

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