Islamabad College for Boys explained

Islamabad College for Boys, G-6/3, Islamabad
Motto:لَا یَمُوْتُ مَنْ اَحْیَ الْعِلْم
Mottoeng:'He dieth not who giveth life to learning'
Principal:Ali Ahmad Kharal
Students:7000 (Approx)
Postalcode:44000
Former Names:Islamabad Model School
Nickname:ICB
Pushpin Map:Pakistan Islamabad Capital Territory
Native Name Lang:ur
Coor:33.7182°N 73.0886°W
Academic Affiliations:Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education

Islamabad College for Boys (ICB) is the oldest boys college in Islamabad, Pakistan, under the administration of Federal Directorate of Education (FDE).[1] It is situated in Sector G-6/3 near Melody and Siraj Covered Markets.[2]

History

It was established in 1966 during the early years of the city.[1]

ICB conducts classes from class Prep to the Post-Graduate level. For secondary and higher secondary classes, it is affiliated with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad. The external exam for degree classes is conducted by the Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

ICB has over 7,000 students, about 3,500 in the morning and about 3,500 in the evening shift.[3] It has two computer labs, as well as science labs for physics, chemistry, zoology, and botany. There are three libraries. It has three canteens. Formerly, there was a hostel but it was converted into classrooms.[4]

In 2014, ICB became a degree college and started offering four year bachelor's degrees.[5]

In 2020, Government of Pakistan built a gymnasium in the college.[6] Ali Ahmed Kharral serves as the current principal, having been appointed in November 2018.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Capital’s oldest boys college striving to reclaim past glory. Kashif. Abbasi. September 13, 2022. DAWN.COM.
  2. Web site: 2021-11-09 . FDE seeks explanation from colleges over lapse of funds . 2022-08-26 . . en.
  3. Web site: Herculean task: Ending evening shifts—a long way to go. November 26, 2015. The Express Tribune.
  4. Web site: Dormitory dilemmas: Housing shortage a major hurdle for students. June 16, 2015. The Express Tribune.
  5. Web site: Standardisation: Capital colleges to offer four-year BS degrees. June 17, 2014. The Express Tribune.
  6. Web site: Govt colleges get gymnasiums. October 2, 2020. The Express Tribune.
  7. Web site: 20 November 2018 . Principals changed . 2022-08-26 . . en.