{"id":6474,"date":"2025-07-22T12:08:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=6474"},"modified":"2025-07-22T12:08:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:08:40","slug":"iqra-university-shines-on-global-stage-as-two-students-join-pakistans-national-teams-for-global-encounters-festival-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/07\/22\/iqra-university-shines-on-global-stage-as-two-students-join-pakistans-national-teams-for-global-encounters-festival-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Iqra University shines on global stage as two students join Pakistan\u2019s national teams for global encounters festival in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 : Iqra University Islamabad Campus celebrated a proud moment on Tuesday as two of its students were selected to represent Pakistan at the prestigious Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai, showcasing the university\u2019s commitment to both academic and co-curricular excellence.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Hira Ali, a Media Studies student, has been selected to join Pakistan\u2019s National Volleyball Team, marking a significant milestone in her athletic career. Her selection reflects not only her individual dedication but also the university\u2019s support for nurturing well-rounded student success.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6476\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.00-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.00-1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.00-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.00-1-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.00-1-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.00-1-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Aziz Ahmed, an alumnus of the university, has earned a spot on the Pakistan International Squash Team, a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence and the strong athletic foundation fostered at Iqra.<\/p>\n<p>The Global Encounters Festival, known for bringing together youth from across the globe through sports, arts, and cultural exchange, serves as a prominent platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills on an international stage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6477\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.01.jpg 675w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.01-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.01-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.01-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-22-at-12.29.01-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The university congratulated both students on their exceptional achievements, highlighting their success as a source of inspiration for the wider student body. \u201cTheir accomplishments reaffirm Iqra University\u2019s vision of producing globally competitive and holistically developed graduates,\u201d the campus said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The participation of Hira Ali and Aziz Ahmed is being hailed as a proud moment not only for Iqra University but also for Pakistan\u2019s youth talent on the world stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 : Iqra University Islamabad Campus celebrated a proud moment on Tuesday as two of its students were selected to represent Pakistan at the prestigious Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai, showcasing the university\u2019s commitment to both academic and co-curricular excellence. 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