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Leadership & Governance.

The people and bodies responsible for setting direction, ensuring quality, and upholding standards at Iqra National University.

19

Board of Governors seats

3

Faculty deans

12

Principals & heads

5

Senior administrators

Executive Leadership

Leading Iqra National University

Portrait of Mr. Obaid Ur Rehman, Chancellor of Iqra National University
Chancellor

Mr. Obaid Ur Rehman

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Portrait of Dr. Malik Taimur Ali, Vice Chancellor of Iqra National University
Vice Chancellor

Dr. Malik Taimur Ali

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INU Management

University Management

The administrative leadership responsible for INU's daily academic and operational direction.

Senior Administration
FUR
Prof. Fayyaz Ur Rehman

Pro-Chancellor

MT
Prof. Dr. Engr. Mohsin Tahir

Registrar

MI
Engr. Mohsin Ihsan

Executive Director Campuses

YK
Mr. Yasir Khurshid

Advisor to Chancellor

SHK
Mr. Saqlain Haider Kazmi

Treasurer

Deans
MAQ
Prof. Dr. Engr. M.A.Q. Jehangir Durrani

Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences

JKK
Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan Khalil

Dean, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

AA
Prof. Dr. Adil Adnan

Dean, Faculty of Management & Social Sciences

Principals & Heads of Programme
AI
Prof. Dr. Atif Ishtiaq

Principal, School of Computer Science

FA
Dr. Fawad Ahmad

Principal / Associate Professor, School of Civil Engineering

FS
Dr. Faisal Sheraz

Principal, School of Business Administration & Social Sciences

MB
Dr. Muhammad Bilal

Principal, School of English

NUS
Najam us Saqib

Principal, School of Art & Design and Head of Art & Design Program

NG
Dr. Neelo Gul

Principal, School of Allied Health Sciences

FZ
Dr. Fariha Zulfiqar

Vice Principal, School of Allied Health Sciences

MA
Murad Ali

Principal, School of Nursing

MAK
Dr. Muzna Ali Khattak

Principal, School of Pharmacy

AZK
Dr. Alam Zeb Khattak

Head of Programme, Psychology

MF
Muhammad Faheem

Head of Programme, Media Studies & Mass Communication

SA
Dr. Engr. Sanaullah Ahmad

Principal, School of Electrical Engineering

Directors & Officers
JK
Prof. Dr. Engr. Jehanzeb Khan

Controller of Examinations

FF
Ms. Farzana Farid

Librarian

SA
Dr. Engr. Sanaullah Ahmad

Director, Quality Enhancement Cell

AA
Prof. Dr. Amna Ali

Director, Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

SA
Prof. Dr. Engr. Sheeraz Ahmad

Director, Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization · Director, Swat Campus · Associate Dean, Computer Science

SAW
Mr. Sardar Abdul Wasay

Director, Marketing & International Linkages

MK
Mr. Muhammad Khalil

Director, Scholarships

KZ
Mr. Kamran Zahid

Manager EDP/IT

Apex Body

Board of Governors

The apex governing body responsible for policy oversight and strategic direction of the University.

  1. 01
    Mr. Obaid Ur Rehman

    Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Governors

  2. 02
    Prof. Fayyaz Ur Rehman

    Pro-Chancellor, Iqra National University

  3. 03
    Dr. Malik Taimur Ali

    Vice Chancellor, Iqra National University

  4. 04
    Prof. Dr. Engr. Mohsin Tahir

    Registrar / Secretary-Board of Governors

  5. 05
    Nominated seat

    Nominee, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad

  6. 06
    Nominated seat

    Nominee, Higher Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  7. 07
    Mr. Yasir Khurshid

    Advisor to Chancellor

  8. 08
    Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Zaib Khattak

    NUST Business School, Islamabad

  9. 09
    Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan

    Vice Chancellor, University of Science and Technology, Bannu

  10. 10
    Prof. Dr. Nasser Ali Khan

    Ex. Project Director, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule, Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur

  11. 11
    Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana

    Vice Chancellor, Women University, Mardan

  12. 12
    Prof. Dr. Usman Ghani

    Director, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar

  13. 13
    Prof. Dr. Qibla Ayaz

    Ad-hoc member of the Shariat Appellate Bench, Supreme Court of Pakistan

  14. 14
    Prof. Dr. Engr. Jehanzeb Khan

    Controller of Examinations / Representing Alumni

  15. 15
    Prof. Dr. Engr. Sheeraz Ahmad

    Director-INU Swat Campus

  16. 16
    Prof. Dr. Nadeem Safwan

    Dean-Faculty of Management & Social Sciences-INU Swat

  17. 17
    Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Aurangzeb

    Chairman-Department of English

  18. 18
    Dr. Engr. Sanaullah Ahmad

    Director-Quality Enhancement Cell

  19. 19
    Mr. Saqlain Haider Kazmi

    Treasurer

Board composition current as of the university's published records; individual roles subject to periodic change. Contact the Registrar's office for the current official roster.

Academic Standards

Board of Studies

Departmental bodies responsible for curriculum design, course structure, and academic standards, constituted per department.

Prof. Dr. Waqar Shah

Chairman, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar

Prof. Dr. Haseeb Zafar

Department of Computer Science, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar

Dr. Afaq Qamar

Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering

Board of Studies membership is constituted separately for each academic department. The members shown above represent a partial record; contact individual departments for their current Board of Studies composition.

Statutory Authorities

Syndicate, Academic Council & Finance and Planning Committee

Who sits on each body, as set out in the Iqra National University Act, 2011. Where a seat belongs to a post, the current holder is shown. Elected and nominated members change from time to time, so they are not listed by name.

INU Act, Section 20

Syndicate

The executive body of the University, with general supervision over its affairs and management.

  • Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson)Dr. Malik Taimur Ali
  • Deans of the FacultiesProf. Dr. Engr. M.A.Q. Jehangir Durrani · Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan Khalil · Prof. Dr. Adil Adnan
  • Three Professors from different Departments, elected by the University TeachersElected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • PrincipalsProf. Dr. Atif Ishtiaq · Dr. Faisal Sheraz · Dr. Muhammad Bilal · Najam us Saqib · Dr. Neelo Gul · Murad Ali · Dr. Muzna Ali Khattak · Dr. Engr. Sanaullah Ahmad
  • RegistrarProf. Dr. Engr. Mohsin Tahir
  • TreasurerMr. Saqlain Haider Kazmi
  • Controller of ExaminationsProf. Dr. Engr. Jehanzeb Khan
  • Elected members serve three years
  • Quorum: one-half of the members
  • Meets at least once every quarter
INU Act, Section 22

Academic Council

The principal academic body of the University: it sets standards of instruction, research and examination.

  • Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson)Dr. Malik Taimur Ali
  • Deans of the FacultiesProf. Dr. Engr. M.A.Q. Jehangir Durrani · Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan Khalil · Prof. Dr. Adil Adnan
  • Heads of Departments, as prescribedElected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • Five members representing the Departments, constituent institutions and constituent collegesElected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • Five Professors, including Emeritus ProfessorsElected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • RegistrarProf. Dr. Engr. Mohsin Tahir
  • Controller of ExaminationsProf. Dr. Engr. Jehanzeb Khan
  • LibrarianMs. Farzana Farid
  • Members serve three years
  • Quorum: one-half of the members
  • Meets at least once every quarter
INU Act, 2011

Finance and Planning Committee

Prepares the annual accounts and budget estimates, reviews the University’s financial position and prepares its development plans.

  • Vice-Chancellor (Chairman)Dr. Malik Taimur Ali
  • One Dean, nominated by the ChancellorElected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • Two nominees of the Board of TrusteesElected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • One nominee of the Board of GovernorsElected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • One nominee of the Higher Education Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (not below the rank of Additional Secretary)Elected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • Director Finance (also Secretary of the Committee)Elected or nominated, so the members change. The current list is held by the Registrar’s office.
  • Nominated members serve three years
  • Quorum: four members

Composition follows the Act as published on 23 April 2011. Contact the Registrar's office for the current official membership.

Organogram

Organizational Structure

As per Iqra National University Act, 2011 (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. V of 2011).

PatronGovernor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Section 8
ChancellorChairperson, Board of Governors | Sections 9 & 17
Board of GovernorsUniversity Executive Authority | Section 17
Vice-ChancellorChief Executive Officer | Section 11

Statutory / Principal Offices Section 7

RegistrarSection 13
TreasurerSection 14
Controller of ExaminationsSection 15
Executive Director CampusesReports directly to the Vice-Chancellor. Established under Statutes/Regulations

Statutory / Principal Offices Section 7

LibrarianSection 7
DirectorsSection 7
Other Prescribed OfficersAs per Statutes
Peshawar CampusConstituent Campus
Director Academic Affairs
Director Research & Innovation
Director Administration & Finance
Deans / Faculties
Head of Departments
Faculty MembersProfessors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers
Students
Administrative / Technical / Support Staff
Mardan CampusConstituent Campus
Director Academic Affairs
Director Research & Innovation
Director Administration & Finance
Deans / Faculties
Head of Departments
Faculty MembersProfessors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers
Students
Administrative / Technical / Support Staff
Swat CampusConstituent Campus
Director Academic Affairs
Director Research & Innovation
Director Administration & Finance
Deans / Faculties
Head of Departments
Faculty MembersProfessors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers
Students
Administrative / Technical / Support Staff
Riyadh CampusConstituent Campus
Director Academic Affairs
Director Research & Innovation
Director Administration & Finance
Deans / Faculties
Head of Departments
Faculty MembersProfessors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers
Students
Administrative / Technical / Support Staff