Overview

• International Islamic University Malaysia conferred the degree at a Special Convocation at the ISTAC–IIUM campus in Kuala Lumpur.
• Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, the university’s constitutional head, officiated the ceremony and praised Shehbaz Sharif’s four decades of public service.
• In his remarks, Sharif called the recognition a great privilege, framed leadership as a sacred trust, and reaffirmed his commitment to sincere public service.
• Tunku Azizah highlighted initiatives such as the Punjab Education Endowment Fund, noting its role in expanding access to higher education for thousands.
• The conferment coincided with a three-day visit that included talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, an investment conference, six new accords in areas including education, Halal certification, tourism and anti-corruption, and a meeting with Gobi Partners to spur investment in Pakistan’s digital economy.