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Khadija Mushtaq
Pakistani academic administrator (1974–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Khadija Mushtaq was a Pakistani academic administrator and educator. She was the chancellor of Roots Ivy International University and chief executive officer of the Roots School System.
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Education
Mushtaq completed a Master of Economics degree with a specialization in development studies and monetary policy from Quaid-i-Azam University.[1][2]
Career
Mushtaq began her career as a teacher.[2] She was an advocate for starting education at an early age.[1] Mushtaq was the chief executive officer of Roots School System (RSS).[3] Mushtaq founded and leads of the University of London International Programme at RSS. She was the principal of the largest RSS campus, in Defence Housing Authority, Islamabad.[4][5]
Mushtaq was the chancellor of Roots Ivy International University.[3]
Mushtaq was an activist and patron to several non-governmental organizations including the 'Liberating the Girl Child Foundation'.[1]
She was the founder of Roots IVY International Schools, Roots IVY International College and IVY College of Management Sciences.
She was the pioneer of Transnational Education (TNE) in Pakistan.
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Personal life
Khadija had two children.[6] She died on 14 January 2025 of cancer.[7]
Awards and honours
- Mushtaq received the Yale Educator Award in 2009 and the Best Councillor Award from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2010.[5][8][3]
- In 2011, Mushtaq was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award in the field of education by the President of Pakistan.[9]
- Mushtaq received the Claus Nobel Educator of Distinction award from the National Society of High School Scholars, and the Counsellor's Award from Richmond University and New York University.[5][8]
- Mushtaq received an honorary doctorate degree from BPP University (UK), and has received awards for her work in education.[10][11]
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References
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