Pakistan, July 1 -- The President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday appointed another Saudi national Assistant Professor Dr Huthal Bin Hamoud Al Otaibi as new president of the International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad.

Dr Alivi recommended the appointment while heading the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. A senior official of the varsity confirmed the development but refused to speak on record while saying that the Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai can better respond over this matter. However, despite repeated attempts, the Rector could not be reached to have comments over the matter.

Dr Hathal appointed for four years' term as according to article13(1) of the IIUI Ordinance, BoT appoints the President from a panel recommended by the R...