IIUI to host Conference on Tashkent - the Capital of Islamic Culture today

ISLAMABAD—The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Society of Asian Civilizations Pakistan is hosting a two-day conference on 4th and 5th September, 2007 to revive the past glory of Tashkent - the Capital of Islamic Culture.
The conference will be held at the Auditorium of the University, Faisal Mosque Campus, Islamabad. Professor Shoisiom Akmalov, Vice Rector, Tashkent Islamic University, Uzbekistan, Professor Dr. Zakhidullah Munovvarov, Chairman, “Imam al-Bukhari” Scientific-Educational Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Professor Dr. Mukhaya Abdul Rehman, Tashkent Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan, Mr.Akber Ozgen, Chairman, Pak-Uzbek Society, Rawalpindi and other scholars from home and abroad to addressing its various sessions on civilization and culture of Uzbekistan and other Central Asian states.
On the first day of the conference (4th September, 2007) opening session will be held at 10.00 AM. It will be addressed by Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Mr. Oybek Arif Usman, Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Dr. Z. A. Qureshi, President and Professor Dr. Razia Sultana, Founder Member of the Society of Asian Civilizations, Pakistan. First Academic session of the opening day will focus on History, culture and Identity Question and will start at 11.20 AM. Professor Dr. Zakhidullah Munovvarov, Chairman, “Imam al-Bukhari” Scientific-Educational Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Navid Zafar, a Pakistan Researcher and Dr. Ihsan Ali, Vice Chancellor, Hazara University, Mansehra will present their papers on various aspects of civilization and culture of the Central Asia with special focus on Uzbekistan and Tashkent.—Online