International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) President Professor Dr Ahmed Yousif Al Draiweesh said on Tuesday that curricular and extracurricular activities are a sign of talented youth at any campus while, such activities were necessary for grooming of the students, he was addressing during the inaugural ceremony of Spectra 2018 held at Faculty Auditorium of Male Campus of the university. IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al Draiweesh added that the varsity is committed to providing balanced and harmonious activities for students while it is the responsibility of all of us to remain committed to provide best teaching and learning facilities to the students of the university. The mega event featuring over 50 competitions kicked off at IIUI. The event Spectra ’18, includes competitions on documentaries, debates, drama, sports, essay writing, calligraphy, qirat, naat, media hunt, technical event, arts competitions, social events, literary events, dawah and tarbiah, seminars/lectures, adventures and many other competitions are part of this mega event while, the annual Grand Sports Gala will kick off today (Wednesday) at the New Campus of the university. The mega event which began from Tuesday is being organised by the Students Adviser Office. IIUI Student Adviser Dr Tariq Javed said that Spectra ’18 is aimed at providing a platform to all students of IIUI for curricular and extracurricular activities and to prepare them for the Twin City & All Pakistan Competitions. He added that the event would help students improve their skills and showcase talent and potential in their further professional life. He reiterated his resolve that IIUI would keep providing opportunities to its talented youth throughout their stay during their study period at the university. The opening ceremony was also attended by vice presidents, deans, directors, administrative officers, faculty members and a large number of students while, student portrayed stage dramas and stage performances to the audiences on this occasion. Published in Daily Times, November 28th 2018.