RISC Awards

Roots International Schools & Colleges won the Environment Excellence Award for the year 2022, at the 19th Annual Environment Conference & Excellence Awards, in recognition of the organization’s commitment to environment protection and pollution prevention through its strategic, eco-friendly management practices. The ceremony was hosted by the National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH) in Karachi and the award was presented by Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Minister for Local, Government, Housing and Town Planning, Government of Sindh.
RISC has always been at the forefront as a staunch supporter of environmental protection. Our partnership with agencies such as WWF and involvement in activities promoting preservation of nature are testament to our commitment to a better future.

Roots International Education Group is proud to have received the “Best & most innovative Education services provider award 2022 at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Annual Achievement Awards held in Bangkok on August 19, 2022 presented by the Thailands Deputy Prime Minister.
Followed with this, MIUC Pakistan’s leading transnational University has conducted exclusive & Broad Ranging meetings with Thailands No#1 University Thamassat University to run collaborative degrees, dual degrees, special courses from fintech, business, sociology, artificial intelligence etc. This categorisation is evaluated & assessed through a comprehensive & a robust evaluation of broad scale parameters to measure the effectiveness of an organisations delivery & attainment.
Our commitment & focus for excellence & world class teaching & learning standards shall continue with even more dedication, hard work, relentless commitment to serve tens of thousands of Pakistani youth across all frontiers.

Roots International Schools & Colleges has been awarded with the Best “Achievement Award” from The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in “9th FPCCI Achievement Awards 2022” for its outstanding services in the #Education, Training, Sustainable Development and promoting the Quality Education to the Nation.
The Award Ceremony held on Saturday March 26, 2022 at Governer House Karachi, where the Achievement Award was received by General Manager HR & Ops on behalf of Roots International Schools & Colleges from Honorable President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr.Arif Alvi, after being selected by the FPCCI’s esteemed jury.
The FPCCI Achievement Award recognizes and honors those organizations and institutions that have been making efforts to excel in their respective sector and despite being difficult economic situation they have proved themselves as strong and sustainable enterprise towards socio-economic development of the country.

Roots International Schools & Colleges has won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2022 . CEO RISC & Rector MIUC Mr. Walid Mushtaq has received the award at 14th CSR Ceremony on Thursday 24th February, 2022 .
The objective of the event was to recognize and promote organizations that are making outstanding contributions for a sustainable future through CSR initiatives .We are proud that RISC & MIUC has successfully embraced the sustainable development goals and had always taken initiatives to create a better and more resilient world for our children.

CEO Roots International education group received education development & sustainability recognition award from the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa at RCCI achievement awards ceremony held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Roots International Schools & Colleges received 13 International summit NFEH CSR award by Governor of Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar and President of AJK Sardar Masood Khan

We are proud to announce that Founder/CEO of roots International schools & colleges & MIUC, Walid Mushtaq has been conferred with the best Excellence Service in Education award due to the extraordinary endeavors undertaken by RISC /MIUC/MEF to bridge robust & ever strong bilateral relations between UK and Pakistan. Roots International Schools & Colleges has been ranked as the fastest-growing, most innovative educational institution in Pakistan. This award has been indeed a testament of the untiring efforts of our staff, faculty, tens of thousands of alumni, students & our parental community who have always believed in us. We dedicate this award to world-class achievements, recognition of students of roots international schools and colleges for achieving world records in attaining millions of dollars in scholarships, partnering with leading UK-based universities across the board.

CEO Roots International Schools & Colleges Mr. Walid Mushtaq have been awarded as the Best Educational Entrepreneur Excellence Award for recognition in the field of Education Enterprise & Innovation at the 32nd Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s International Recognition & Awards Ceremony, this is indeed been a testament of the untiring efforts of dedicated staff & faculty, achievements of thousands of graduates of Roots International Schools & Metropolitan International University Colleges. The award ceremony held on July 10, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia. The award was presented by Prime Minister of Malaysia Mr. Tun Mahathir Muhammad, Mrs Mahathir Muhammad, President RCCI Mr Shahid Saleem, Vice President Mr Fayyaz Qureshi, Chairman International awards Mr Nadeem Rauf , high ranking Government officials from Malaysia & Pakistan and business dignitaries of both countries attended the ceremony, Mr. Zeeshan Akram –Manager Enrollments and Outreach received the award on behalf of CEO RISC Mr. Walid Mushtaq.

Roots International Schools and Colleges received another recognition for its quality service to the education sector of Pakistan. It won ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Award’ by National Forum for Environment and Health for ‘Education and Scholarship’. Ms. Alina Malik Assistant Manager Human Resource received the award on behalf of the institution from President Azaad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan.
11th Corporate Social Responsibility awards were given to Pakistan’s 55 most prestigious companies with significant contribution for social development through different remarkable projects and activities.

Every year NFEH honors companies like RIS that have embedded CSR into its operations and integrated CSR into its business. In addition, these companies demonstrate that they are actively promoting CSR to both their internal and external stakeholders. RIS demonstrates the leadership, sincerity and ongoing commitment to incorporating ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, respect for individuals, involvement in communities, and protection of the environment into its operations.

Roots International Schools and Colleges under the leadership of Mr. Walid Mushtaq was once again awarded as “Best Schooling System” in the ICCI (Islamabad Chambers of Commerce & Industry) Achievement Awards for promoting education, training and development. The award was conferred upon Walid Mushtaq by Pakistan Consul General Mr. Bilal Khan Pasha in Istanbul-Turkey.
This achievement award acknowledge the meritorious performance and services of companies and individuals throughout the country. Mr. Walid has been the master mind behind providing the infrastructure for the expansion of the school system. He has contributed extensively to the enrichment of not just Roots Internal Schools and colleges but the education system of Pakistan as a whole.

Roots International Schools and Colleges under the leadership of Mr. Walid Mushtaq was once again awarded as “Best Educational Institute” in the FPCCI (Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry) Achievement Awards for promoting education, training and development. The award was conferred upon Walid Mushtaq by then President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain which was received by Ms. Alina Malik- Assistant Manager Human Resource.
CEO RIS & Rector MIUC Mr. Walid Mushtaq has won 6 FPCCI consecutive Achievement Awards. This reiterates the quality education RIS provides to its fellow students. The award is for Walid Mushtaq’s dedication and efforts to create longstanding partnerships with industry which will help in furthering the cause of the country’s socio-economic development.

Mr. Walid Mushtaq, the CEO of Roots International Schools and Collges was once again awarded as “Best Educational Entrepreneur of the Year” award during the 31 st Achievement Awards Ceremony of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Baku, Azerbaijan. The award was given to Mr. Walid Mushtaq by Minister of Economy Azerbaijan Mr. Rufat Muhammad , which was received by Mr. Shahzad Qaiser-Manager Fee & IT.
This award is conferred upon a renowned internationally acclaimed educationist, mentor and social entrepreneur who has rendered services for scaling of education, empowering & transforming youth, connecting global classrooms, enriching Pakistan with state-of-the-art teaching & learning standards. This award is not only an evidence of the entrepreneurial talent in Mr. Walid Mushtaq but also is an acknowledgement of his efforts towards the education sector of Pakistan.

9th International Summit and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards 2017 was conferred upon RIS for its programs that achieve excellence in terms of services to stakeholders and innovative sustainable solutions to press social challenges. RIS demonstrates the leader- ship, sincerity and on-going commitment to incorporating ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, respect for individuals, involvement in communities and protection of the environment into the way they do business. The award was presented by Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra Governor KPK Pakistan.
Ms. shamaila Idrees – Manager – Admissions Communication and PR at RIS received the award on the behalf of CEO RIS and Rector MIUC Mr. Walid Mustaq and RIs. CEO expressed his felicitation towards NFEH for holding a behemoth and astounding award funtion.The main criterian was that the company has made CSR an integral part of the way they do business and implemented CSR projects or programs that have a significant impact and sustainable in all appropriate areas of operations. Having done that, RIS not only promotes CSR initiatives but also acts as a role model in the industry and exerts positive influences on their stakeholders, their peers and communities.

Roots International Schools and Colleges CEO Walid Mushtaq, academic, teaching and social entrepreneurial president of Roots International Schools, has been awarded as the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2016” by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in recognition of his efforts and initiativies in the field of Education, Enterpriseand Innovation.
Mr. Walid Mushtaq received the prestigious Special Excellence Award on account of 29th Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Recognition & Awards Ceremony that was held in Dubai.
The award was presented by Mr. Sheikh Ayhan-al-Mubarak-al -Nayhan, Minister for Culture, Youth & Social Welfare, the Chairman of Bank Alfalah, Advisor to PM on Finance, Mr. Haroon Akhtar and the Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE. The ‘Young Enterpreneur of Year 2016 Award’ is a justified acknowledgment of Walid Mushtaq’s vision, caliber and performance. Walid Mushtaq has consistently demonstrated leadership across schools, classrooms and reformed Pakistan’s educational landscape over the last few years.

Mr. Walid Mushtaq, the CEO of Roots International Schools & Rector MIUC was presented the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the hands of Mr. Ishaq Dar Minister of Finance, during the 28th Achievement Awards Ceremony of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on evening of 17th September, 2015. This award is conferred upon a renowned internationally acclaimed educationist, mentor and Social Entrepreneur who has rendered services for scaling of education, empowering & transforming youth, connecting global classrooms,enriching Pakistan with state of the art teaching & learning standards. Mr. Walid Mushtaq has laid the foundation of firstever Chinese, German and French programme classes with over 5000 students.

8th International Summit and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards 2016 was conferred upon RIS for its programs that achieve excellence in terms of services to stakeholders and innovative sustainable solutions to pressing social challenges. RIS demonstrates the leadership, sincerity and on-going commitment to incorporating ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, respect for individuals, involvement in communities and protection of the environment into the way they do business. The award was presented by Senator Pervez Rasheed – Federal Minister, Ministry of Information and Broad casting and Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain – Federal Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology Pakistan.
Every Year NFEH honors companies like RIS that have embedded CSR into its operations and integrated CSR into its business. In addition, these companies demonstrate that they are actively promoting CSR to both their internal and external stakeholders.

CEO RIS & Rector MIUC Mr. Walid Mushtaq has won FPCCI 3rd Achievement Award 2015 for third consecutive year for his efficient working style in various traits. Sir Walid hasbeen awarded gold medal for being an educationist with a vision to elevate the educational standards in Pakistan, an entrepreneur with a passion to develop innovative businesses with global impact, and most importantly a patriot dedicated to the betterment of our society through community mobilization and women empowerment.
Walid Mushtaq, the CEO of Roots International Schools and Colleges has been delivering his services to the country for over 10 years, taking the reins of an international standard organization at an early age, he has delivered success unparalleled in the education sector.

CEO summit by CEO Club Pakistan & Managers today is the Pakistan’s premier business event, drawing hundreds of leaders from Pakistan and around the region. CEO RIS and Rector MIUC Mr Walid Mushtaq was conferred the award for CEO of the year 2015. The award was received by Mr Walid Mushtaq. The occasion was graced by CEO’s of Renowned Organizations’. This CEO summit provided unparalleled opportunities for business executives to engage in dialogue with high profile leader to discover business opportunities through networking with CEOs from hundreds of companies.
CEO RIS and Rector MIUC Mr Walid Mushtaq was conferred the award for CEO of the year 2015-16.
Based on the proposition that future is something we actively create, not something that happens to us, CEO summit explored policy choices and business decisions based on the trends and forces at work in Pakistan and in the region, weighing both opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.

CEO Roots International Schools and Colleges Mr. Walid Mushtaq has won the 2nd FPCCI Achievement Award for his outstanding services in the category of education & training! FPCCI (Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry) is the apex body of trade and industry of Pakistan. FPCCI recognizes and honors the dedicated and enterprising organizations and Entrepreneurs that have made sustained and lasting contribution in socioeconomic development of the country.
The award was conferred upon Mr. Walid by Honorable President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which is received by Ms. Maria Iram – a senior member of RIS.This award is an evidence of Mr. Walid’s dedication and efforts to create longstanding partnerships with industry and will help it furthering the cause of the country’s socioeconomic development. It will also help in attracting high caliber potential faculty and students, and enhancing competitive standing. He has also played a pivotal role in community empowerment initiatives providing educational incentives to underprivileged students by delivering text books, notebooks and essentials in order to attract them to school.

7th Corporate Social Responsibility Award was conferred upon RIS for its programs that achieve excellence in terms of services to stakeholders and innovative sustainable solutions to pressing social challenges. RIS demonstrates the leadership, sincerity and on-going commitment to incorporating ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, respect for individuals, involvement in communities and protection of the environment into the way they operate. The Awards were presented by Engineer Khurram Dastagir – Federal Minister for Commerce.
RIS has initiated many ventures to promote innovation, technology-based programs that improve student performance and engagement particularly in science, technology, and math studies and among underserved communities

EO Summit by CEO Club Pakistan & Manager Today is the Pakistan’s premier business event, drawing hundreds of business leaders from Pakistan and around the region.
Mr. Walid Mushtaq was conferred the award for CEO OF THE YEAR ,was received by Mrs. Sara Walid Mushtaq Executive Director Roots International Schools.
Governor Punjab Mr. Chaudhry M. Sarwar, CEO Zong and Mr. Ijaz Nisar founder & CEO Manager today distributed the books and awards among the winning CEOs.
This CEO Summit provided unparalleled opportunities for business executives to engage in dialogue with high profile leaders to discover business opportunities through networking with CEOs from hundreds of companies, and to forge connections with economic thought leaders from Pakistan around the region.

Mr. Walid Mushtaq, the CEO of Roots International Schools and Colleges was presented the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Mr. Mamnoon Hussain, President of Pakistan, during the 26th Achievement Awards Ceremony of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 26th September ,2014.
Mr. Walid Mushtaq is one of the most successful Educationist and Entrepreneur of Pakistan embracing unparalleled triumph at a young age and has been a recipient of several awards, a few include the RCCI Excellence Award and the 100 Business Leaders of Pakistan.This award is not only an evidence of the entrepreneurial talent in Mr. Walid Mushtaq but also is an acknowledgement of his efforts towards the education sector of Pakistan.

Senior management and leadership of around 28 public and private sector companies (also including many multinationals) have been awarded the 3rd Global CEO Excellence Awards 2013 at a splendid ceremony held at Marriott Hotel.
Acting Governor of sindh and Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Khoro was the chief guest on the occasion and gave awards to heads of successful public, private, and multi-national companies.
The Global Media Links (GML) and Better Pakistan Forum are organizing the award ceremony to admire excellence in leadership in various aspects and spheres of corporate, private, public and industrial management. RISC CEO Mr.Walid Mushtaq was nominated in three categories, Excellence in Education, Innovative CEO Award, and CEO Excellence Award.
This Time Roots International Schools and Colleges was able to win the prestigious award of 3rd Global CEO Excellence Awards 2013 in three different categories. Mr. Walid Mushtaq CEO-Roots International Schools and Colleges was awarded Young Business Leader Award, Excellence in Educational services Award and Innovation in Education sector Award in a dazzling ceremony held at PC Hotel Karachi. RIS Representative Mr.Maarif Ali Manager Accounts and Payroll received the awards on behalf of RISC CEO Mr.Walid Mushtaq.

Mr. Walid Mushtaq CEO Roots International Schools and Colleges was awarded along with 100 entrepreneurs at the Conference on Entrepreneurship & Finals of Business Acceleration Program on 17th November at Islamabad Serena Hotel organized by MITEF, All World Network and TiE Islamabad.
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Islamabad Chapter is working with MITEFP, for promotion of entrepreneurship in Pakistan.
The CEO 2013 is targeted towards Board Members, Senior and Mid-Level Management across all aspects of any organization from strategy development to business models, channel development, finance, marketing and business development, HRD, Operations, Web presence and other areas of Information Systems, etc. It also targets senior management, faculty and students from the academic field.

Mr. Walid Mushtaq, CEO Roots International Schools and Colleges has been selected as one of the top Entrepreneurs and the difference makers of the 100 Business Leaders of Pakistan.
MANAGER TODAY, a corporate and Pakistan’s first Professional Development magazine conducted a candid interview of a leading and pinnacle educationist Mr. Walid Mushtaq. This interview has been published in the third edition of Manager Today’s book named “100 Business Leaders of Pakistan”. CM Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated CEO Summit Asia held at PC Hotel Lahore and presented a copy of the book 100 Business Leaders of Pakistan to Mr. Walid Mushtaq.

Intel Education Initiative in Pakistan is focused towards incorporating research learning at an early age so that children can develop 21st Century skills and compete effectively in the knowledge based economy of the future. With respect to this goal Intel Education Awards were held at the auditorium of Ali Institute of Education Lahore.
Guest of Honor was Alan Mackenzie Director Punjab Education & English Language Initiative from British Council Lahore. Our CEO RIS Mr. Walid Mushtaq was awarded for his tremendous support & cooperation towards the program.

CEO Summit by CEO Club Pakistan & Manager Today is the Pakistan’s premier business event, drawing hundreds of business leaders from Pakistan and around the region.
Mr. Walid Mushtaq was conferred the award for CEO OF THE YEAR 2013. The award was received by Mrs Kulsoom Tanvir, General Manager Cambridge Qualifications, Assessment and Quality Assurance. Mr Farid Alam, CEO AKD Securities distributed the awards among the winners. The occasion was graced by the presence of Mr. Shehbaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab.This CEO Summit provided unparalleled opportunities for business executives to engage in dialogue with high profile leaders to discover business opportunities through networking with CEOs from hundreds of companies, and to forge connections with economic thought leaders from Pakistan around the region.

The glittering award ceremony was held where many notables attended this event of great prestige. Roots International Schools and Colleges-RIS Pakistan won the most prestigious, progressive best ranked, valued and highly rated award locally and globally, the ‘Emerging Brands of the Year Award’, in the category of ‘Education’. The expert panel Brands Foundation, and a committee consisting of Governors, academics, Chief Ministers, University Chancellors, business and community Bosses nominated Roots International Schools, Pakistan for this award with an overall ‘Category A’ in the light of a reliable survey conducted by the Brands Foundation.In the view of the expert panel recommendations, qualitative & quantitative study reports show that Roots International Schools and Colleges Pakistan has successfully secured the highest rating in the category of Emerging Education System and has met all applicable requirements of the selection criteria laid down by the Brands Foundation for Brands of the Year Awards. Brands Foundation has the legal mandate to conduct brands audit, qualitative study, quantitative survey, market analysis & brands rating in Pakistan. The Chief Guest Governor Punjab Mr. Chaudhary Muahmmad Sarwar endowed this award to the Roots International Schools. Mr. Shehzad Qaiser, Manager of IT at Roots International Schools, Pakistan received this award on behalf of CEO Roots International Schools and Colleges Mr. Walid Mushtaq amidst.