ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National University of Modern Languages (NUML) on Monday awarded an honorary doctorate degree to Secretary-General of Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, for his services to the Muslim world.
The Muslim World League (MWL), a Makkah-based non-governmental organisation, brings together representatives from across the Islamic world and promotes interfaith dialogue and harmony. Before assuming his current position, Al-Issa served as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Justice from 2009 to 2015.
Al-Issa also serves as chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars and is widely regarded as a prominent global advocate of moderate Islam.
Last week, President Asif Ali Zardari announced that Pakistan would confer upon him the Nishan-e-Khidmat (Order of Service) in recognition of his contributions.
The degree-awarding ceremony, held in Islamabad, was attended by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Minister of State for Education and Professional Training Dr. Wajiha Qamar, senior government officials, diplomats, and members of the academic community.
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“This honorable grant gives me more responsibility. I appreciate the academic richness of this distinguished university and the warmth of the Pakistani people,” Al-Issa said in his keynote address at the ceremony, expressing gratitude for the recognition.
Reflecting on Pakistan’s growing role on the global stage, the MWL Secretary-General praised the country’s leadership, including the president, the prime minister, and the chief of army staff, for their contributions to promoting global peace and regional stability.
“The world knows that they have a great presence, and they have become the best medium for peace in the world,” he said.
“We are proud of Pakistan, and we are proud of the people of Pakistan, and we are proud of its leadership.”
Dr. Wajiha Qamar described Al-Issa as a globally respected advocate of moderation and dialogue.
“By honoring Dr. Al-Issa, NUML celebrates a leader whose lifelong commitment to education, justice, interfaith understanding, and human dignity has positively influenced communities across the globe,” she said.
The minister also underscored the deep-rooted ties between Islamabad and Riyadh.
