Khadija Mushtaq is a Pakistani academic administrator and
educator
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Master of Economics
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degree with a specialization in development studies and monetary policy from
Quaid-i-Azam University
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Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedi ...
.
Career
Mushtag began her career as a teacher. She is an advocate for starting education at an early age. Mushtaq is the chief executive officer of Roots School System (RSS). Mushtaq founded and leads of the
University of London
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International Programme at RSS. She is principal of the largest RSS campus, in
Defence Housing Authority, Islamabad
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non-governmental organization
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s including the 'Liberating the Girl Child Foundation'.
Personal life
Khadija has two kids.One of them studies at Roots Ivy International.
Awards and honours
*Mushtaq received the ''Yale Educator Award'' in 2009 and the ''Best Councillor Award'' from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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(MIT) in 2010.
*In 2011, Mushtaq was awarded the
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
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(Medal of Distinction) Award in the field of education by the
President of Pakistan
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*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
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and
New York University
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.
*Mushtaq received an honorary doctorate degree from
BPP University
BPP University is a private university in the United Kingdom.
History Name
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(UK), and has received awards for her work in education.
See also
*
List of women presidents or chancellors of co-ed colleges and universities
Current and former female presidents or chancellors of co-ed colleges and universities are listed in order of the inaugural year.
United States
* Julia Sears, 1872–1873, Mankato Normal School (now Minnesota State University, Mankato)
* Mary Mc ...