58th Meeting of Governing Body of Iqbal Academy Pakistan

58th meeting of Governing Body of Iqbal Academy Pakistan was held on 13th April 2023 in the Aiwan e Iqbal Complex, Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Federal Secretary, Govt. of Pakistan, National Heritage & Culture Division and Vice President, Iqbal Academy Pakistan, Ms. Fareena Mazhar. Senator Waleed Iqbal, Mr. Shaukat Amin Shah, Treasurer, Iqbal Academy, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia Ul Haq, DG, Islamic Research Institute, Islamabad, Mr. Shahzad Hameed Durrani, Joint Secretary, Govt. of Pakistan, National Heritage & Culture Division and Mr. Anjum Waheed, Acting Director, Iqbal Academy attended the meeting. Meeting started with recitation of Holy Quran. Governing Body endorsed the notification of appointment of Mr. Anjum Waheed as Acting Director and instructed to initiated the recruitment process for regular incumbent. The Governing Body body also approved other administrative matter including budget, promotions of employees and one time dispensation under Prime Minister Assistance Package. The Governing Body also advised to resubmit the case for grant from Endowment Fund for holding International Iqbal Conference. Prayer for departed soul Dr. Muhammad Ayub Sabir, a GB member was also held during the meeting. Members expressed their grief that Dr. Ayub Sabir had a unique position in the field of Iqbal Studies; with his death not only Iqbal Academy but also the academic world lost a prominent intellect and scholar. At the end Ms. Fareena Mazhar thanked all members.