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PTV Peshawar’s Special Program “Flavours of Traditions” Receives Appreciation from Viewers
Amjad Hadi Yousafzai
PESHAWAR :
Pakistan Television (PTV) Peshawar Centre successfully aired its special program “Flavours of Traditions”, highlighting the traditional cuisine and unique flavors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The program received wide appreciation from viewers for its rich portrayal of the province’s culinary heritage.
The special production showcased a variety of traditional dishes from different regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reflecting the province’s cultural diversity and distinctive food traditions.
The program was produced under the supervision of General Manager Ibrahim Kamal. Camera operations were handled by Syed Kabir Ali Shah, while Syed Rahat Ali Shah served as Director of Photography (DOP). Editing, mixing, and outdoor recording were carried out under the supervision of IT Manager Ahmed Ali.
Roheel Tahir served as Program Coordinator, while the linking script was skillfully written by Asma Khatoon. The program was hosted by Maria Khan Shinwari, a native of Landi Kotal, who made her debut appearance on PTV screens through this production.
The program was directed and presented by Faisal Khalil. “Flavours of Traditions” was broadcast during the Eid-ul-Adha holidays on PTV Home and PTV National, where it was warmly received by audiences for promoting the authentic culinary traditions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Iqra University Highlights Academic Excellence at Welcome Dinner
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ISLAMABAD: Iqra University Business School (IUBS), H-9 Campus, hosted a welcome dinner for participants of the 13th NBEAC Deans & Directors Conference 2026, bringing together deans, directors, researchers, and academic leaders from business schools across Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muhammad Azam, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, welcomed the delegates and highlighted the university’s commitment to academic excellence and leadership development. He also acknowledged Iqra University’s strong performance in the QS Asia Rankings 2026 and thanked the National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) for organizing the conference.
The conference, themed “Business Schools in the AI Era,” focuses on the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence on business education, research, and workforce development. Prof. Dr. Etazaz Ahmed and Dr. Sajid Bashir emphasized the need for collaboration and curriculum innovation to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving digital economy.
The event featured a presentation on Iqra University’s achievements, the presentation of commemorative shields to distinguished guests, a campus tour, and a networking dinner. The welcome ceremony marked the beginning of two days of discussions aimed at strengthening business education and fostering innovation across Pakistan’s higher education sector.
