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• Islamic University Islamabad is a major Islamic educational institution in Pakistan.
• Located in Sector H-10, Islamabad, the campus covers 704 acres.
• Foundation laid on Muharram 1, 1401 Hijri.
• Established in 1980 and restructured in 1985.
• The university focuses on Islamic studies, modern sciences, and research.
• President: Nauman Bhai
• Rector: Masoom Yasinzai

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The largest university in Pakistan is Punjab University.

It was established in 1882.

It is the oldest higher learning institution in the country.

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) is the largest in terms of area, with a campus spanning 2,550 acres. 

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AKU was Founded in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university.

The Aga Khan University is an international.

It was founded by Prince Aga Khan IV the university expanded to:

Kenya

Tanzania

Uganda

the United Kingdom

Afghanistan.

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• The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875, initially as a primary school, with the intention of turning it into a college-level institution.
• In 1877, the school was raised to college level.
• Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India at the time, laid the foundation stone of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) on January 8, 1878. The college was later upgraded to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1920.

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The University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi,

It is the only institution of its kind on rainfed agriculture in the world.

It was established at Shamsabad, Murree Road, Rawalpindi on April 27, 1994.

On the occasion of the first convocation of the Barani Agriculture College, Rawalpindi.

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Taxila University was established by King Ashoka

Taxila University Founded: c. 5th century BCE

The world's first university is Taxila University

Ashoka was the third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha

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The Tehqeeqi Majalla “Bunyād” is the scholarly research journal of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML).

It is published by NUML’s dedicated research and publication division

Reflecting the university’s commitment to advancing academic inquiry and linguistic studies.

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The Open University (AIOU) was established in May 1974 under the Education Policy of 1972-80 to provide flexible learning opportunities.

It was created by an act of Parliament to help those unable to attend full-time studies due to work or other commitments.

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Gomal University, is located in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Founded and established in 1974.

One of the oldest institutions in the country.