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Prof Dr Zia Ul Haq S.I, Vice Chancellor Khyber Medical University, Peshawar

Zia Ul Haq is a Pakistani academic and public health professional. He serves as vice-chancellor of Khyber Medical University (KMU) since 2020. Appointed at age 40, he is the youngest vice-chancellor in the country.[1] He is president of Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE).[2]

Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq, has been ranked among the Top 2% Scientists [3] in the World, according to the latest global ranking released by Stanford University, USA. It identifies the world’s most influential scientists across all disciplines, based on standardised citation indicators and verified data

In 2024, Zia was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honours, for contributions to higher education and public health. The award was presented on Pakistan Day, March 23rd, 2025[4] by the President of Pakistan.

Early life

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Zia was born in Upper Dir, Pakistan. He is married to Anjum Naz, a radiologist with four children.

Zia completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2005 from Khyber Medical College. He earned a Master in Public Health from Gandhara University in 2007. He completed his PhD in public health from University of Glasgow, UK, which was sponsored by the government of Pakistan.[5]

He received the Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) in Community Medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), the Fellowship of the Faculty of Public Health, Royal College of Physicians, UK, and a Diploma in Medical Education.[6]

Academic career

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Zia became the first lecturer of public health and Pioneer Faculty at Khyber Medical University. He joined KMU in January, 2009 as a lecturer in public health and remained until 2014. In 2014, he was promoted to assistant professor.[failed verification][7]

He established Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's first Public Health Reference Laboratory and introduced the inaugural PhD program in public health and family medicine.[8]

He serves as a visiting professor in the School of Health and Wellbeing, UK.[9]

Recognition

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References

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  1. ^ a b "KMU gets youngest VC in country". DAWN.COM. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  2. ^ "4th International Conference of PNQAHE". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. ^ a b Report, Bureau (2025-10-09). "Prof Zia ranked among world's top scientists". Dawn. Retrieved 2025-10-12. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b "Prof Dr Ziaul Haq honoured with Sitara-e-Imtiaz". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  5. ^ a b "Dr Zia Ul Haq Of Khyber Medical University (KMU) Appointed As First Ever Professor Of Public Health". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  6. ^ Ul Haq, Zia (2014). Adiposity and subjective well-being (PhD thesis). University of Glasgow.
  7. ^ "64 teachers bag HEC's best university teachers awards – Business Recorder". Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  8. ^ a b "Best young scholar award for KMU teacher". DAWN.COM. 2019-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  9. ^ "University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Health & Wellbeing - Our staff - Zia Ul Haq". www.gla.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  10. ^ "KMU VC nominated for Sitara-i-Imtiaz". DAWN.COM. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  11. ^ "Dr Zia made 'Meritorious Professor'". DAWN.COM. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 28 Nov 2024.
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