University of Southern Punjab Faculty Member Honored with Prestigious Seerat Award in Islamabad

Dr. Syed Iftikhar Gillani, a distinguished faculty member at the University of Southern Punjab (USP) Multan, has brought another remarkable honor to the institution by securing third place in the National Essay Writing Competition on Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ.

The prestigious award was presented during the International Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ Conference, organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Government of Pakistan, on the auspicious occasion of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad.

The award was presented by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, in the presence of distinguished scholars, intellectuals, and prominent personalities, including Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court, Hon'ble Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer.

Dr. Gillani’s achievement is a significant recognition of his academic excellence, literary ability, and scholarly contributions to the study and understanding of the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His success at the national level reflects the depth of talent and intellectual capacity within the University of Southern Punjab.

The Chairman of the Board of Governors, the Rector, the Director General, and the entire governance team of the University of Southern Punjab warmly congratulated Dr. Syed Iftikhar Gillani on this prestigious national distinction. They expressed their appreciation for his scholarly dedication and described his achievement as a source of great pride for the university community.

The university leadership emphasized that USP is proud to have highly accomplished teachers and scholars whose expertise and achievements have earned national recognition. Dr. Gillani’s success further demonstrates the university’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence, research, scholarship, and intellectual leadership.

Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Gillani dedicated the honor to his late parents and acknowledged the prayers, guidance, and encouragement of his teachers, mentors, colleagues, friends, and well-wishers. He expressed the hope that the recognition would inspire him to serve the cause of Islamic scholarship and the teachings of Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ with greater sincerity, commitment, and dedication.

The University of Southern Punjab community, including alums across the globe, has also congratulated Dr. Syed Iftikhar Gillani on this distinguished national achievement and wishes him continued success in his academic, literary, and scholarly endeavors.