Pakistan Post issues commemorative stamp marking IUB’s 100-year legacy

BAHAWALPUR, Apr 08 (APP): The Pakistan Post has issued a Rs. 100 commemorative postage stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB).

According to an official statement, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Kamran described 2025 as a milestone year in the university’s history. He noted that the institution traces its origins to 1925, when Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi established Jamia Abbasia, which has since evolved into a prominent public-sector university with national and international recognition.

Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Rauf highlighted that centenary celebrations have been ongoing since last year, with active participation from students, faculty, alumni, and civil society. He explained that the institution’s roots date back to 1879, when Nawab Muhammad Sadiq IV founded Madrasa Sadr Diniyat, later developed into Jamia Abbasia. The institution was granted the status of Jamia Islamia Bahawalpur in 1964 and upgraded to a chartered university by the Punjab government in 1975.

Currently, IUB operates six campuses across Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Liaquatpur, with around 40,000 on-campus and over 100,000 off-campus students enrolled in 300 academic programs under 1,200 faculty members. Key faculties include agriculture, engineering, information technology and artificial intelligence, sciences, health sciences, Islamic studies, languages, law, and social sciences.

Dr. Rauf emphasized the university’s significant cultural, social, and economic contributions, noting its role in promoting multiple languages and producing professionals in diverse fields.

The commemorative stamp, issued by the Director General of Pakistan Post, features the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment building, symbolizing the university’s legacy and its contributions to agricultural research and the national economy.