What happened in 1980
- The Institute of Regional Studies was established in Peshawar. Dr Sa'id became its head.
- The translation of Tafhim-ul-Quran into Russian began at IRS. Eighteen books and booklets had already been translated into Russian.
- Dr Ijaz Shafi Gilani established PIPO.
- The first ten-day programme of the permanent training centre was held at Mansurah.
- Qayyim-e-Jamaat Qazi Hussain Ahmad undertook an extensive tour of all districts.