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Khadija Mushtaq | |
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Chancellor of Roots Ivy International University | |
Personal details | |
Children | 2 (Neha and Meer) |
Alma mater | Quaid-i-Azam University (M.Ec.) |
Occupation | Academic administrator, educator |
Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) (2011) |
Nickname | Khajoo |
Khadija Mushtaq was a Pakistani academic administrator and educator. She was the chancellor of Roots Ivy International University and chief executive officer of the Roots School System.
Education
Mushtaq completed a Master of Economics degree with a specialization in development studies and monetary policy from Quaid-i-Azam University.
Career
Mushtag began her career as a teacher. She is an advocate for starting education at an early age. Mushtaq is the chief executive officer of Roots School System (RSS). Mushtaq founded and leads of the University of London International Programme at RSS. She is principal of the largest RSS campus, in Defence Housing Authority, Islamabad.
Mushtaq was the chancellor of Roots Ivy International University.
Mushtaq was an activist and patron to several non-governmental organizations including the 'Liberating the Girl Child Foundation'.
Personal life
Khadija had two kids.One of them studies at Roots Ivy International. She passed away on the 14th of January 2025
Awards and honours
- Mushtaq received the Yale Educator Award in 2009 and the Best Councillor Award from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2010.
- In 2011, Mushtaq was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award in the field of education by the President of Pakistan.
- Mushtaq received the Claus Nobel Educator of Distinction award from the National Society of High School Scholars, and the Counsellor's Award from Richmond University and New York University.
- Mushtaq received an honorary doctorate degree from BPP University (UK), and has received awards for her work in education.
See also
References
- ^ "Stand outs: Roots DHA school celebrates world toppers". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 16 April 2014. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Pakistan's most powerful and influential women" (PDF). The News Women. 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 March 2020.
- ^ Muzaffar, Erum Noor. "Say yes to women power". The News International (newspaper). Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- "Colonial catch: Saga of unfamiliar sounds". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 29 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "An interview with Khadija Mushtaq". The News International, Pakistan (newspaper). 4 June 2013. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- "Khadija Mushtaq: A woman of substance, an Icon for youth". Pakobserver (newspaper). Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Roots Interact Students – Sow the Seeds of Joy and Hope". Rotary Club of Rawalpindi website. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- President confers civil awards on Independence Day Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 15 August 2010, Retrieved 1 April 2020
- "Khadija Mushtaq awarded honorary doctorate degree". The Nation (newspaper). Archived from the original on 20 December 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- "Khadija Mushtaq awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree". PakObserver (newspaper). 14 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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