Namal Institute
{{Short description|Private university in Pakistan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=April 2019}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Namal University
| native_name =
| image_name = Namal Institute Logo.png
| image_size = 220px
| caption =
| established = 2008
| closed =
| type = Not-For-Profit
| chairman = Imran Khan
| undergrad = 500
| city = Rikhi, Mianwali District
| province = Punjab
| country = Pakistan
| campus = Suburban
| nickname = Namal
| colours = {{scarf|{{cells|3|#006937}}{{cells|2|#FFD200}}{{cells|3|#006937}}{{cells|2|#FFD200}}{{cells|3|#006937}}}}
| affiliations = Higher Education Commission (Pakistan), Pakistan Engineering Council
| website = {{URL|namal.edu.pk}}
}}
{{Imran Khan sidebar|expanded=Personal}}
The Namal University is a private university in Rikhi, Mianwali District, Punjab, Pakistan.{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2130347/pm-imran-inaugurates-model-police-station-mianwali|title=PM Imran inaugurates Huawei ICT Lab at NAMAL University|date=4 January 2020|website=The Express Tribune}} It is located on 30 km, Talagang Mianwali Road near Namal Lake.
History
File:The Namal College is a private college in Rikhi, Mianwali District, Punjab Pakistan.jpg
In 2002, Imran Khan began developing the concept of establishing a college adjacent to Namal Lake in the Mianwali District after observing high unemployment rates among the youth, many of whom were unskilled.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/4713621.degrees-run-by-the-university-of-bradford-start-at-pakistan-college/ |title=Degrees run by the University of Bradford start at Pakistan college |first=James |last=Rush |date=November 1, 2009 |website=Telegraph & Argus}}{{cite web|url=https://pakistaniat.com/2008/04/29/namal-college-imran-khans-brainchild-launched-in-mianwali/|title=Namal Institute– Imran Khan's Brainchild Launched in Mianwali|date=29 April 2008|publisher=All Things Pakistan|access-date=27 April 2019}} After being appointed Chancellor of the University of Bradford in 2005, Imran Khan initiated efforts to establish a connection between his proposed Namal College and the university.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2005/dec/21/highereducation.internationaleducationnews |title=Bradford links up with Pakistan college |first=Polly |last=Curtis |date=December 21, 2005|website=The Guardian}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/662955.university-to-build-college-in-pakistan/ |title=University to build college in Pakistan |first=John |last=Roberts |date=December 18, 2005 |website=Telegraph & Argus}} In December 2005, an agreement was reached to grant Namal College associate status at the University of Bradford.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/846369.legend-imrans-dream-for-his-school/ |title=Legend Imran's dream for his school |first=John |last=Roberts |date=July 24, 2006 |website=Telegraph & Argus}} The construction of the college began in 2006 and it was inaugurated as Namal College in 2008 by Imran Khan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/728667.we-help-imran-in-his-college-quest/ |title=We help Imran in his college quest |first=Steve |last=Teale |date=April 10, 2006 |website=Telegraph & Argus}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.newstatesman.com/long-reads/2008/07/imran-khan-pakistan-university |title=Pakistan's dreamer |first=Syed Hamad |last=Ali |date=July 23, 2008 |website=New Statesman}} The college was then affiliated with the University of Bradford and later it established the Imran Khan Foundation to fund scholarships for more than 90 percent of students who would study at the college coming from humble backgrounds.{{Cite book |title=Chequered Past, Uncertain Future: The History of Pakistan |last=Kamran |first=Tahir |year=2024 |isbn=9781789149654 |pages= |publisher=Reaktion Books |quote=Grateful to the people of the region, Imran Khan began work on a top-class university called Namal College in 2008. The college, an associate of the University of Bradford, also established the Imran Khan Foundation. In recognition of his contributions, Imran Khan has been honoured as a chancellor at the University of Bradford. Situated in a remote area against a picturesque mountain backdrop, 90 per cent of the students at Namal College hail from humble backgrounds and study on scholarships. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s8UMEQAAQBAJ&dq=%22Namal+College%22+AND+%22Imran+Khan%22&pg=PT436}}{{cite web |url=https://www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive/2015/bradford-exchange-helps-deliver-higher-education-to-rural-pakistan.php |title=Bradford exchange helps deliver higher education to rural Pakistan |publisher=University of Bradford, UK |date=5 March 2015}} The 40 kanal of land area for the college was provided by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan.{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/646055/first-convocation-namal-college-sees-off-60-fresh-graduates |title=First convocation: Namal College sees off 60 fresh graduates |date=December 16, 2013 |website=The Express Tribune}}
In 2007, Imran Khan invited ten students from Bradford to spend a week studying at Namal College in Pakistan. The program aimed to educate participants about the economic, cultural, and social challenges facing Pakistan and to observe the effects of globalization on developing countries. The initiative was organized by the Yorkshire regional team of the Young Enterprise organization and supported by Bradford Kickstart of the Bradford Council.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/1696601.imran-issues-invite-to-youngsters/ |title=Imran issues invite to youngsters |first=Dan |last=Webber |date=September 18, 2007 |website=Telegraph & Argus}}
In 2009, Namal College enrolled its inaugural class of 68 students in programs including computer science, software engineering, and network administration.
In 2019, Namal College became a degree awarding institute (DAI) and was renamed as Namal Institute.{{Cite web|title=Namal Institute|url=https://namal.edu.pk/the-namal-story|website=namal.edu.pk|access-date=2020-05-03}}
Administration
Imran Khan is the chairman of Board of Governors Namal Education Foundation which is the sponsoring body of Namal Knowledge City including this institute.
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://namal.edu.pk NAMAL official website]
{{Imran Khan}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Coord missing|Punjab, Pakistan}}
Category:Universities and colleges in Mianwali District
Category:Universities and colleges established in 2008
Category:2008 establishments in Pakistan