The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) kick-started a 3-days celebration on Monday on the theme ‘Women in leadership” to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Speaking on the inaugural function, Registrar IUST, Prof. Naseer Iqbal congratulated female students for their splendid academic performance as was reflected in the recently held convocation of IUST wherein around 70 percent of the gold medalists were girls. Head of the department of English Language and Literature, Dr Muneja Khan urged females not to feel complacent and move forward with equal zeal and zest.
Head Department of Mathematical Sciences Dr Fozia Qazi sensitized the audience about the abysmal presence of women at leadership positions and the need for change. The event is based on a number of activities including seminars, mental health sessions, painting competitions and poetry competitions.