Department of English Linguistics and Literature - Riphah, Islamabad

On August 23, 2025, the Department of English Linguistics and Literature held the orientation session for the new students of PhD English Linguistics. The session comprised the following:

1-Welcome Note (Dr. Sidra Mahmood)
2-Recitation from the Holy Qur'an (Dr. Muhammad Abdullah HoD DELL)
3-Madh of the Holy Prophet ﷺ (Mr. Riaz Ahmed)
4-Orientation Session (Dr. Sidra Mahmood)
5-Review of Past Events (Dr. Sidra Mahmood)
6-Address by Department HoD (Dr. Muhammad Abdullah)
7-Address by Dr. Shamim Ali, Associate Professor
8-Address by Dr. Awais Bin Wasi, Assistant Professor
9-Address by Dr. Saqlain Hasaan, Assistant Professor

10-Refreshment and interaction of Faculty and Students

The Orientation Team comprised of:

+ Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Baig (Department HoD)
+ Dr. Shamim Ali (Associate Professor)
+ Dr. Sidra Mahmood (PhD Advisor)
+ Mr. Tahir Zafar (Coordinator)
+ Mr. Adeel Ghulam (Coordinator)
+ Mr. Ghulam Hanif (Office Attendant)

Website: https://ical.riphah.edu.pk/

Embark on a scholarly journey with Riphah International University Islamabad as we open doors for admission in PhD English Linguistics (Weekend Program). Seize the opportunity to explore the uncharted realms within the field of English Linguistics with HEC approved PhD supervisors, all under the accreditation of the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.

DELL arranged two seminars this weekend, the second of which was titled Theory, Rhetoric, and Epistemological Stance in Linguistic Research. Our speaker for this session was Dr. Rooh ul Amin, from Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi.

DELL arranged two seminars this weekend, the first of which was on the Role of Language in the Quran. Our speaker for this session was none other than Dr. Junaid Mughal, from our own Islamic Studies Department.