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KMU Recognises Top-Performing Medical Institutions and Teachers
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) organised its Annual Quality Awards Ceremony 2025–26 at Dr Hafizullah Auditorium, recognising outstanding performance by constituent and affiliated institutions and faculty members in academic excellence, teaching and quality assurance.
Dr Syed Amir Abdullah, Education Adviser to the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, attended as chief guest, while Higher Education Commission (HEC) Executive Director Prof. Dr Zia ul Haq and Secretary Higher Education Department (HED) Abidullah Kakakhel attended as guests of honour.
The ceremony was also attended by KMU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Abdul Jalil Khan, UET Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Sadiq Khattak, Agriculture University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Imran Khan, HED Director Quality Assurance Imranullah Marwat, KMU Registrar Dr Zohaib Khan, QEC Director Dr Syeda Asia Bukhari, deans, heads of institutions, faculty members and administrative staff.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr Syed Amir Abdullah appreciated KMU’s contributions to medical education and research, saying its quality-driven policies provided a strong foundation for improving academic and healthcare standards across the province.
He said the awards recognised institutional achievements while encouraging healthy competition and continuous improvement. He also emphasised transparency, quality and performance-based governance.
Prof. Dr Zia ul Haq said the progress of higher education institutions depended on quality teaching, research, effective management and strong quality assurance mechanisms. He appreciated KMU’s initiatives and encouraged further efforts to strengthen research and achieve international academic standards.
HED Secretary Abidullah Kakakhel highlighted the importance of performance-based evaluation and institutional accountability in improving higher education standards. He congratulated the award-winning institutions and faculty members on their achievements.
Welcoming the guests, KMU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Abdul Jalil Khan said the university had a significant responsibility to promote medical education, research and the development of skilled healthcare professionals. He said KMU was continuously strengthening its quality assurance framework across constituent and affiliated institutions.
According to the results, the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS) secured first position among constituent institutions, while the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IPMR) and Institute of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine (IPDM) jointly secured second position. The Institute of Dental Sciences, Kohat, obtained third position.
In the affiliated medical colleges category, Women Medical College and Women Dental College, Abbottabad, jointly secured first position, followed by North West School of Medicine, Peshawar, in second place and Rehman College of Dentistry in third.
Among affiliated Allied Health Sciences institutions, NCS University System, Peshawar, secured first position, followed by Women Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Abbottabad, in second place. Rehman College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rehman College of Nursing and Rehman College of Allied Health Sciences jointly secured third position, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Institute of Medical Sciences (KPMIS) obtained fourth position.
Outstanding faculty members were also honoured for their exceptional teaching and professional contributions.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of awards and certificates, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony and a group photograph with distinguished guests and award recipients. The proceedings were conducted by QEC Director Dr Syeda Asia Bukhari, while Qari Fawad Khan recited verses from the Holy Quran.
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KP Gems and Jewellery Association Delegation Meets Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev
Islamabad: A delegation of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gems and Jewellery Association met Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev at the Russian Embassy in Islamabad to discuss ways to strengthen trade relations between Pakistan, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Russia in the precious and semi-precious stones and jewellery sectors.
The meeting focused on promoting bilateral trade, participation in international exhibitions, and expanding business-to-business contacts. The delegation, led by Association President Salman Niazi, included General Secretary Haji Naushad Ahmad Chishti, Muhammad Adnan, and Zain-ul-Abideen.
During the meeting, the participation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa traders in international gems and jewellery exhibitions to be held in Russia was discussed. Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev assured the delegation of his cooperation in facilitating visas and other trade-related facilities for Pakistani businesspeople to participate in these exhibitions.
Head of the delegation Salman Niazi invited Russian business organisations and buyers to participate in gems and jewellery exhibitions being organised in Pakistan. Both sides also agreed to explore arrangements for direct business-to-business (B2B) meetings between Pakistani and Russian traders.
Salman Niazi said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is rich in natural deposits of rare and precious gemstones, including emeralds, rubies and peridot, while Russia represents a major international market for this sector. He said that direct business links between traders of the two countries would open new avenues of trade for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s business community and strengthen Pakistan’s exports and economy.
Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev appreciated the delegation’s business vision and assured the association of the Russian Embassy’s full cooperation in further strengthening business ties between the business communities of the two countries.
