156th birthday of Islamia College founder observed

The 156th birthday of the founder of Islamia College Peshawar was observed enthusiastically in his native village in Topi, Swabi here on Sunday.

While in addressing the ceremony Vice Chancellor Islamia College Peshawar Prof Dr Jehan Bakht paid rich tributes to Sir Sahaibzada Abdul Qayum Khan saying that he worked day and night to educate his fellow Pakhtuns and established Islamia College to this end.

“Had he not established a stalwart institute like Islamia College, there would be no education for decades to come in this region. He was a visionary who wanted an educated Pakhtun race and worked day and night to achieve this,” said Bakhat, adding that Islamic College was still playing it role and had experienced tremendous growth after the creation of Pakistan.

Islamia College produced such brilliant minds who played their role in various fields and served their country and fellow Pakhtuns, he said. He also announced a research program on the life of Shaibzada Abdul Qayum.

Later the other participants have also paid homage to the legendary public servant and educationist. The gathering was also attended by registrar Islamia college Muhammad Imran, Provost Syed Kamal, Chief Proctor Fahim Khan and teaching staff association president Dil Nawaz Khan.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 14^th, 2020.