Maj Gen Dr. Raza Ali Khan, HI(M) (RETD)

Rector - Foundation University Islamabad

Major General Dr. Raza Ali Khan, HI(M) (Retired) was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in 1990. He is a graduate of the Command and Staff College, Quetta; the Command and Staff University (DAFOOS), Tehran; and the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. He holds Master’s degrees in International Relations and Defence Management, as well as an MPhil in Public Policy and Strategic Security Management. He holds PhD degree in International Relations from National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad.
During his distinguished military career, he served in a wide range of prestigious command, staff, and instructional appointments. He has been a faculty member at the Command and Staff College, Quetta, and the School of Artillery, Nowshera. He also served as Defence and Army Attache in Iran. He served as DG Doctrine and Evaluation in GHQ.
He commanded his parent unit, a divisional artillery, an Infantry brigade in operational area, Strategic Forces Division and a Log Area.
He is author of three books, with his most recent publication released in September 2023. His final appointment prior to retirement was Pro-Rector (Skills) at the National University of Technology (NUTECH).
In recognition of his dedication, professional excellence, and meritorious service, he has been conferred Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).

RECTOR'S MESSAGE

The true measure of a university lies not only in the degrees it awards, but in the character, competence, and clarity of thought it instills in its graduates. At Foundation University Islamabad, our responsibility is to prepare individuals who are intellectually grounded, professionally capable, and ethically steadfast.
Our vision to be a leading institution of higher learning is anchored in quality education, research relevance, and meaningful national contribution. We are committed to providing accessible, holistic academic programs that respond to contemporary challenges while remaining firmly rooted in merit, integrity, and academic rigor.
At FUI, our focus is to produce market-ready human resource equipped with the necessary skill sets and ethical and moral values to exhibit higher standards of professional conduct. We are equally committed to fostering a culture of accountability, merit, and transparency, along with academic rigor, innovation, adaptability, and professional commitment to pursue every challenge towards attainment of excellence. Our aim is to ensure that our graduates are prepared not merely to participate in the future—but to shape it.

Maj Gen Dr. Raza Ali Khan, HI(M) (Retd)
Rector FUI