Khadija Mushtaq

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Khadija Mushtaq
Chancellor of Roots Ivy International University
Personal details
Children2 (Neha and Meer)
Alma mater Quaid-i-Azam University (M.Ec.)
OccupationAcademic administrator, educator
Awards Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) (2011)

Khadija Mushtaq is a Pakistani academic administrator and educator. She is 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

Mushtag began her career as a teacher. [2] She is an advocate for starting education at an early age. [1] Mushtaq is the chief executive officer of Roots School System (RSS). [3] Mushtaq founded and leads of the University of London International Programme at RSS. She is principal of the largest RSS campus, in Defence Housing Authority, Islamabad. [4] [5]

Mushtaq is the chancellor of Roots Ivy International University. [3]

Mushtaq is an activist and patron to several non-governmental organizations including the 'Liberating the Girl Child Foundation'. [1]

Personal life

Khadija has two kids.One of them studies at Roots Ivy International. [6]

Awards and honours

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