ISLAMABAD: The investiture ceremony of the newly elected College Council 2026-27 was held at Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG), Street 25, F-6/2, on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Ms. Rabia Naseem Farooqi, was the chief guest, while Director General, Federal Directorate of Education, Mr. Javed Iqbal Mirza, attended as the guest of honour. Officials from the FDE, teachers and parents of council members also attended the ceremony.

The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Khadija-tul-Kubra of Class IX-A, followed by a Naat presented by Zainab Fatima of Class X-B. Head of the Pakistan Studies Department Ms. Riffat Sultana welcomed the guests and highlighted the importance of the Students’ Council and its role in promoting student welfare and institutional development. The College Anthem was also presented by Aimen Mushtaq and her group.

In her welcome address, Principal Prof. Aaliya Durrani congratulated the newly elected council members and highlighted the importance of leadership, responsibility, discipline, integrity and service. She also appreciated the continued support of parents and the dedicated efforts of teachers in nurturing students’ talents.

The principal highlighted the college’s academic achievements, stating that the institution achieved a 100 percent pass percentage with an overall GPA of 5.02 at SSC level. At HSSC level, Amna Azhar secured second position in the Federal Board. At BS level, the college achieved 100 percent results in Mathematics and Computer Science, while Arifa Kiani secured first position in BS Mathematics with a 4.0 CGPA.

The newly elected President of the College Council, Ms. Nimra Farman, took the oath from Chief Guest Ms. Rabia Naseem Farooqi. The oath-taking ceremony was followed by a candle exchange ceremony symbolizing the transfer of responsibilities from the outgoing to the newly elected council.

Vice President Haleema Sadia, General Secretary Dilruba, Joint Secretary Anita and Treasurer Anisha Hanif also took their oaths. Head Girls, deputy head girls, society secretaries, members of the Civic and Character Building Society and class representatives from senior and junior sections also took their oaths.

Addressing the gathering, President Nimra Farman thanked the teachers and students for their confidence and pledged that her team would work through collaboration and innovation to meet the expectations of the college community.

Guest of Honour Mr. Javed Iqbal Mirza congratulated the newly elected council members and emphasized that leadership is a responsibility. He urged the students to uphold the values, dignity and traditions of their institution and demonstrate courtesy, fairness, respect and honesty.

Chief Guest Ms. Rabia Naseem Farooqi also congratulated the newly inducted council members and said their badges and sashes represented trust, responsibility and leadership. She urged the students to uphold integrity, service and balance, follow the principles of Unity, Faith and Discipline, and maintain academic excellence alongside their leadership responsibilities.

The College Choir presented a national song, while Principal Prof. Aaliya Durrani presented college insignia and flowers to the chief guest and guest of honour. The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem at 11:30 am, followed by a photo session and refreshments for the guests and parents in the college lawn.

RAWALPINDI: Commissioner and Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Rawalpindi, Engineer Aamir Khattak, on Saturday visited the Rawalpindi Board office and reviewed administrative and examination arrangements.

Secretary Board Amjad Iqbal Khattak, Controller of Examinations Tanveer Asghar Awan, Deputy Secretary Shah Rukh Rashid and other officials were present on the occasion.

Office-bearers of the Employees Welfare Association appreciated measures taken for institutional improvement, transparency in examinations and discipline.

Speaking on the occasion, the commissioner said that transparency, merit and modern administrative practices would be further strengthened to ensure a fair and peaceful examination environment for students.

He said institutional success depended on trust, honesty and teamwork.

Later, the controller gave a detailed briefing on arrangements for the HSSC 1st Annual Exams, including monitoring mechanisms and the use of modern technology.

The commissioner directed officials to ensure effective monitoring and utilisation of modern tools, while adopting a zero-tolerance policy against cheating mafias.

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Japan  donated 168 English-language books to Allama Iqbal Open University under the “Read Japan Project,” while the Japan Pakistan Advancement Center (JPAC) was also inaugurated to promote academic, cultural and employment cooperation between the two countries.

The books, donated by the The Nippon Foundation under its global “Read Japan Project” launched in 2008, were formally handed over by Akamatsu Shuichi to AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr  Nasir Mahmood during a ceremony held at the university here, said a press release.

The donated collection covers a wide range of subjects including Japan’s history, politics, economy, security, international relations, philosophy, literature, language and culture, aimed at promoting deeper understanding of Japan among Pakistani students and researchers.

On the occasion, the Japan Pakistan Advancement Center (JPAC) was also inaugurated to foster Japanese language learning, cultural and academic exchanges, while promoting employment opportunities and entrepreneurship for Pakistani youth.

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain also attended the event.

Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated the students and faculty members and said that books serve as bridges of knowledge that help people explore Japan’s rich culture and perspectives while inspiring innovation and new ideas in Pakistan.

He termed JPAC an important initiative for strengthening Pakistan-Japan relations in the fields of education, employment and entrepreneurship.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Nasir Mahmood thanked the Nippon Foundation and the Embassy of Japan for the donation, saying the books would help students gain a better understanding of Japan and further enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

He expressed commitment to nurturing talented students and strengthening ties with Japan through the newly established JPAC.

Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain appreciated the JPAC initiative and expressed hope that it would further promote friendship, cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and Japan.