Dr Nabi Bux Jumani dies

Islamabad : Professor Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani, the former Vice President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and a distinguished academic, has passed away following surgery.

His funeral prayers will be held today (Sunday) at 9:00 a.m. at London Town Park, Qasimabad, Hyderabad.

Dr. Jumani, who also served as Acting President of IIUI, was a prominent figure in academia with a career that spanned over three decades. He held several key positions at IIUI, including Vice President of Administration, Finance, and Planning, as well as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

His contributions to online and distance learning were particularly significant, and he played an instrumental role in shaping the university’s educational programs.

In addition to his administrative roles, Dr. Jumani was a Professor of Education, Director of the Directorate of Distance Education at IIUI, and served as Programme Coordination Officer at the Federal Ministry of Education.

At the time of his passing at age 58, Dr. Jumani had amassed more than 31 years of experience in the field of education.

He began his career with the Federal Ministry of Education in December 1993. Dr. Jumani held a PhD in Education from Allama Iqbal Open University and completed post-doctoral studies in Distance Education at Deakin University in Australia.