History
Established in 2003 in the city of Islamabad, it caters to students from Pakistan and abroad. WISH is affiliated with Riphah International University.
The idea of an institution of higher learning for women was conceived in the mid-1990s. The capital to construct the campus came from Muslims living in North America and Europe. 2.5 acres (10,000 m2) of land was acquired in Islamabad and the first building was ready for occupancy by 2002. WISH opened its doors for admission in autumn 2003.
During its first year of operation, it offered admissions to women in the fields of education, computer science and Islamic studies. Since then departments and programs have been added.
A number of educationists have been affiliated with the institution from its inception. These include Prof. Tayyeb Gulzar Khan (president), Dr. Anis Ahmad (vice chancellor of Riphah International University), Dr. Inamur Rahman (founder and professor emeritus of PIEAS), Prof. Kazi Zulkader Siddiqui (first head of the Department of Islamic Studies at WISH), Dr. Khalid Alavi (scholar of Islamic Studies), Dr. Ilyas Ahmad (educationist), Dr. M.A. Qazi (director) and Dr. Zahid Hussain (head of the Department of Science Education), Dr. Mustafeez Alvi (Head of the Department of Islamic Studies).
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