Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Mr. Ashraf Ali, Associate Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan defended his PhD dissertation under the Supervision of Dr. Abdul Shakoor, Associate Professor (Tenured), Department of IR, titled “Exploring the Tension Between India and Pakistan in the Context of Kulboshan Jadhav Case: An Interpretation from International Law Perspective” scheduled on April 14^th 2025 in a coherent and convincing manner. His defense was attended by external examiners as well as members of the committee constituted by the Director Academics. The examiners approved his candidature for the award of PhD in International Relations and congratulated him for successfully defending his dissertation. Apart from external examiners, the event was also attended by Dr. Rashid Ali, Dr. Sajjad Ali Khan, Dr. Abdul Shakoor, Dr. Manzoor Ahmad, Dr. Ahmad Ali, Dr. Tahir and students from across different departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Cleanliness Drive Organized by the Institute of Business Studies and Leadership (IB) AWKUM

The Institute of Business Studies and Leadership (IBL) at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) organized Cleanliness Drive in the Holy month of Ramadhan (March, 2025) promoting hygiene and environmental responsibility. Students and faculty actively participated in cleaning classrooms, theatre halls and surrounding areas, reinforcing the importance of a clean learning environment.

As part of the initiative, students placed dustbins at designated locations to encourage proper waste disposal and awareness about cleanliness. Awareness posters were also displayed to highlight the importance of maintaining a litter-free campus.

Speaking at the event, Director IBL expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, emphasizing its role in creating a more appealing and conducive academic atmosphere. He assured his full support for similar activities in the future, recognizing the students' contributions in maintaining a clean campus. He also extended his gratitude to the Director of Administration, AWKUM, for facilitating the event.

To acknowledge the efforts of student volunteers, Director IBL distributed certificates of appreciation, encouraging continued participation in such initiatives. The event concluded on a positive note, reinforcing the commitment to cleanliness and environmental awareness at the university.