Institute Of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

10/05/2026

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07/05/2026

The Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS), University of the Punjab, proudly appreciates the contributions of its students at the prestigious All Pakistan Punjab University Media Fest 2026.

Ms. Fatima Tuz Zahra (BS Management, 4th Semester) had the honor of serving as Director of the Module MemeStorm as well as Graphic Designer for the event. Her creativity and dedication were widely recognized, and she received appreciation and best wishes from Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali (S.I & T.I), the worthy Vice Chancellor of the University of the Punjab, during the closing ceremony. Upon learning of her affiliation with IAS, he commended her achievements and remarked that IAS students consistently bring pride to their department through their talent, commitment, and excellence.

Similarly, Mr. Chaudhary Shehroze (BS Management, 6th Semester) served as Director Accommodations and was honored with a shield at the closing ceremony in recognition of his exceptional services and contributions.

These accomplishments reflect the spirit of excellence, professionalism, and dedication that defines IAS students.

04/05/2026

The Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS), University of the Punjab, had the honor of hosting Her Excellency Ina Lepel, German Ambassador to Pakistan, for an insightful interactive session on “German Foreign Policy & Bilateral Relations with Pakistan” on Monday, 4th May 2026.
The event was organized by IAS in collaboration with Directorate of External Linkages (DEL), under the guidance of the Worthy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali (S.I. & T.I.).

Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore, Director IAS, formally welcomed the distinguished guest and emphasized the importance of academic diplomacy and international engagement for public sector institutions.

A distinguished gathering of academic leadership—including PU Deans, Directors/HODs, the Registrar, PRO, and Vice Chancellor of Mianwali University—also joined the session, reflecting the importance and wide institutional interest in international engagement.

Ambassador Ina Lepel shared valuable perspectives on Germany’s foreign policy priorities and the evolving dynamics of Pakistan–Germany relations, followed by an engaging and thought-provoking interaction with students & faculty members.

The event provided a meaningful platform for academic exchange and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and dialogue.

IAS extends its sincere gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali (S.I. & T.I.),
Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore, Director IAS, Prof. Dr. Yaamina Salman, Director External Linkages, and all participants for contributing to the success of this enriching session.

04/05/2026

30/04/2026

Syed Aayzaz Haider Gillani, a student of the Institute of Administrative Sciences, hosted the inaugural ceremony of the Online Internship Program, a collaborative initiative by the ASEAN Community in Islamabad and the University of the Punjab, Lahore.

The prestigious event was graced by the presence of ambassadors and diplomats from seven distinguished countries, along with the Vice Chancellor of the University of the Punjab, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali (S.I., T.I.), accompanied by esteemed deans and directors from various departments—marking a moment of great significance and international cooperation.

27/04/2026

Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore, (Director IAS), delivered the keynote address on “Governance Change & Public Sector Innovation” at the 4th International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management and Administrative Sciences, held at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on April 21, 2026.

Following his address, Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore was presented with a commemorative shield by Mr. Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI).
Dr. Adeel Nasir, Head of Department Management Sciences, and Dr. Sobia Hassan, Head of Department Public Administration (LCWU) also graced the occasion.

25/04/2026

Congratulations to Syed Aayzaz Haider Gilani, a student of BS Management (8th Semester, 2022–2026) at the Institute of Administrative Sciences, on clinching the Second Best Speaker (English) award at the prestigious All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Competition hosted by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan, on 23 April 2026.

23/04/2026

Congratulations to IAS student Sheharbano (BS Management 2023–2027) on being awarded Player of the Match at the 4 Corps Inter-University Hockey Championship (2026).

Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore (Director, IAS) congratulated her and wished her continued success in the future.

23/04/2026

The Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS), successfully organized its Extracurricular Week (Spring Fest 2026), featuring Quran Recitation, Naat-e-Rasool, and English and Urdu Debate & Declamation Competitions along with a memorable Mushaira.

IAS extends its sincere gratitude to the esteemed adjudicators and guest poets from Directorate of Students Affairs, including Futras Hussain, Syed Shoaib, Rabia Zeeshan, Hareem Anam, Ashar Abbas, Tabish Ali, Hadia Khalid, and Ahsan Iftikhar, for their valuable time and contributions.

The successful ex*****on of this event was made possible through the continuous support and guidance of the Director IAS, Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore, and the active supervision of the Incharge Student Affairs & BS Coordinator at IAS, Dr. Aisha Rizwan, along with the BS Co-Coordinator and IAS Careers/Placement Focal Person, Dr. Zahra Ishtiaq Paul. Dr. Sidra Irfan also graced the occasion with her presence.

The faculty of IAS commended the efforts of the students and encouraged their active participation in such co-curricular engagements.

22/04/2026

Students of BS Management, 2nd Semester (2025–2029), presented saplings of the banyan tree to Prof. Dr. Kashif Rathore (Director, IAS) and Prof. Dr. Aamir Saeed. The saplings were grown by the students from seeds as part of their Civics and Community Engagement course, supervised by Ms Reema Amir.

21/04/2026

The Institute of Administrative Sciences (IAS) is pleased to announce that its research journal, Governance and Management Review (GMR), is now live on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.
The journal aims to serve as a platform for high-quality research in the fields of governance, public administration, and management. Scholars, researchers, and practitioners are encouraged to explore the journal and contribute.
The journal can be accessed at:

https://gmr.ias.edu.pk/index.php/gmr