Mr. Hakim Said Successfully Defends PhD Thesis at AWKUM

The public defense of Mr. Hakim Said, PhD Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), was successfully held at the university.

Mr. Hakim Said successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled “The Foreign Policy of Pakistan (1999–2022): An Analysis”, conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

The doctoral defense was evaluated by a distinguished panel of examiners comprising:

• Prof. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Peshawar
• Dr. Amirullah Khan, Chairman, Department of Political Science, Islamia College University, Peshawar
• Prof. Dr. Manzoor Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

The public defense provided an opportunity for the scholar to present and discuss his research findings and respond to questions from the examiners.

The defense was also attended by faculty members and students, who witnessed the important academic milestone.

The successful defense marks a significant achievement in Mr. Hakim Said’s academic journey and reflects the continued research and scholarly activities of the Department of Political Science, AWKUM.

AWKUM Announces Visiting Faculty Positions in Microbiology & Allied Health Sciences for Academic Year 2026-27

Final List of Applicants — Advertisement No. 67 (2026) - Lecturer of Computer Science on Fixed Pay

University Recruitment · Registrar Office

Final List of Applicants — Advertisement No. 67 (2026)

Lecturer of Computer Science on Fixed Pay · Search by name, father's name, or challan number below.

With reference to Advertisement No. 67 (2026) and the ETEA written test conducted on August 8, 2026, and email/news shared on the university webpage dated August 20, 2026 where all candidates who have qualified the test are requested to submit their online application through the University's job portal, the following applications have been submitted by the closing date of August 27, 2026:

Sr.No	Applicant Name	Father Name	Challan Number	Amount Paid (Rs.)	Date of Apply

No matching applicant found.

Notes

1. The list of applicants for various faculty positions has been prepared in order of applications received on the online portal and is published for information of all concerned.
2. The list does not constitute any shortlisting or merit at this stage.
3. The eligibility and qualification of applicants shall be determined by the Scrutiny & Qualification Committee in accordance with the prescribed University statutes and regulations.
4. For further details and updates, please keep visiting the University webpage and the email address provided during the application.

Issued by the Registrar, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan · Email: registrar@awkum.edu.pk · Contact: 0937-920856

AWKUM Announces Hostel Admissions 2026 — Applications Open

University News

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM)

AWKUM Announces Hostel Admissions 2026 — Applications Open August 28 to September 1

Office: Office of the Provost Notification No.: AWKUM/PROVOST/2026/1708 Dated: August 27, 2026

The Office of the Provost, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, has notified all concerned that hostel admissions for the 2026 session are now open. Provisionally selected students are required to submit their hostel admission forms along with the required documents within the specified window at the designated venues for male and female applicants.

Admissions Open Friday, August 28, 2026

Admissions Close Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Admission Venues

Hostel admission submissions will be accepted separately for male and female students at the following venues:

Male Students Provost Office, Garden Campus

Female Students Office of the Deputy Provost (Female), Main Campus

Required Documents for Submission

1. Student's CNIC
2. Father's / Guardian's CNIC
3. Domicile certificate
4. One recent passport-size photograph
5. CNIC of visitors (i.e., next of kin)
6. Affidavit for admission
7. Hostel admission form recommended by the Chairman / Principal of the concerned Department / College

Provisionally selected students must submit their admission form in hard copy along with attested photocopies of the above documents.

Important Notes

Please Read Carefully

• Afghan nationals are directed to provide evidence of their legal residential status in Pakistan.
• Disabled students are required to provide medical evidence of their disability, countersigned by the University Medical Officer.
• Old students must clear all outstanding dues prior to their admission.

For any query: Please contact the Provost Office, Garden Campus.

Official Notification

For complete details, please refer to the official notification issued by the Office of the Provost.

📄 View Official Notification ⬇ Download PDF

Distribution: PS to Vice Chancellor · PA to Registrar · All Deans · Treasurer · All HODs · Deputy Provost (Male & Female) · All Hostel Wardens/Assistant Wardens · Web Administrator · MIS In-Charge

1st Provisional Merit list Fall 2026-Spring-2027 (Boys Hostel)

1st Provisional Merit list Fall 2026-Spring-2027 (Boys Hostel)

Search by name, father's name, department, or program below.

S.No	Name	Father Name	Department	Program

No matching record found.

Total records: 248

1st Provisional Merit List Fall 2026 -Spring 2027 Girls Hostels Main Campus

1st Provisional Merit List Fall 2026 -Spring 2027 Girls Hostels Main Campus

Search by name, registration number, or department/program below.

S.No	Name and Father Name	Reg No.	Department and Program

No matching record found.

Total records: 181

Walk-in Interview — Visiting Faculty Required (Psychology), Fall 2026

Walk-in Interview — Visiting Faculty Required (Psychology), Fall 2026

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan  |  Faculty of Social Sciences

Ref. No: I/DSS/AWKUM/2026/10469 Date: 27/08/2026

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, a public sector university, requires the services of Visiting Faculty for semester FALL – 2026 in the Department of Psychology. Interested candidates may appear through a walk-in interview as per the details below.

Position Details

S#	Subject	No. of Positions	Required Qualification
1	Psychology	02	PhD/MS/MPhil in relevant field

Date:August 31, 2026

Time:10:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Venue:Department of Psychology, Main Campus, AWKUM

No application will be entertained after the given date & time — candidates must reach the venue as scheduled.

Terms & Conditions

1. Interested candidates are required to bring original documents for interview (along with CV and attested photocopies of their all DMC's, Degrees, Experience Certificates, CNIC & 01 Passport Size Photograph).
2. The applicant shall have no Third Division in academic career.
3. CGPA less than 3.00 out of 4.00 shall be considered as Second Division.
4. The applicants are required to reach the venue on the given date & time. No application will be entertained after the given date & time.
5. In case of foreign degree, the applicant must produce HEC Equivalence Certificate.
6. In-service candidates shall apply through proper channel. They must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer/Institution.
7. No TA/DA shall be admissible.

Note: Errors, omissions, if any, are liable to rectification by the University.

Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Phone: 092-937-920570  |  Email: dfss@awkum.edu.pk

Research Associate Vacancy – Sociology Department Research Project

ABDUL WALI KHAN UNIVERSITY MARDAN

Project Staff Required

Research Associate Vacancy – Sociology Department Research Project

Applications are invited for the following position in the research project entitled “Social Capital and Women’s Climate Resilience: A Comparative Analysis of Women’s Adaptive Capacity in Gansu Province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”, awarded to Dr. Muhammad Bilal, Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, by the National Social Science Fund of China.

 Position Details

S#	Position	Required Qualification & Eligibility	Duration of the Project	Remuneration
1	Research Associate (01)	The candidate must have an MPhil/MS degree in Sociology/Anthropology/Gender Studies (with 1st division or 3.00 CGPA out of 4.00 CGPA) from an HEC-recognized institution/university and be currently enrolled in, or ready to be enrolled in, a PhD Sociology program at AWKUM. The candidate should have no third division and no more than two second divisions throughout their academic career. Preference will be given to: Individuals having experience in fieldwork, data collection and qualitative data analysis. Females with a research background/interest in women-related studies.	18 Months	Rs: 20000/- per month (All inclusive)

✎ Terms & Conditions for Application

1. The above position is on a project fund basis for 18 months and will not be liable for extension after completion of the mentioned period, and there will be no financial liability on the part of AWKUM.
2. Only short-listed eligible candidates will be called for an interview.
3. The scrutiny and selection committee of the project reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
4. Less than 3.00/4.00 CGPA will be considered second division.
5. Contact details, including mobile number, postal and email addresses, and all academic details must be provided with the application.
6. Eligibility in all aspects shall be reckoned upon the closing date of the advertisement.

How to Apply: Application on plain paper along with CV should be submitted on or before the closing date, via email or in the office of the Principal Investigator (PI) at the Department of Sociology, Garden Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

Important Notice: Errors and omissions are liable to be rectified.

Application Deadline

On or before September 8, 2026

✉ Apply via Email  Visit AWKUM Website

Application Submission Address:
Email: bilal@awkum.edu.pk
Or in person at: Office of the Principal Investigator (PI), Department of Sociology, Garden Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

Dr. Muhammad Bilal
Principal Investigator / Lecturer
Department of Sociology
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official advertisement before applying.

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