UAJK is set to open School of Nursing to honour Dr. Kanth.

MUZAFFARABAD -- In a significant development, the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) has announced to establish a School of Nursing to be named in honor of Dr. Bashir Ur Rahman Kanth, a distinguished healthcare expert. This School of Nursing represents a significant expansion of the university's academic programs. The decision taken on the proposal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi who was chairing the 30th meeting of the academic council of the university Dr. Bashir Rehman Kanth who is currently is Associate Dean of Faculty of Allied Health and Medical Sciences had earlier served as Director General Surgery and Secretary to government for long period of time prior to joining the UAJK.

He was lauded for his long and dedicated service to the medical field in the state and now taking on the responsibility of imparting modern medical education and training to the region's aspiring young minds. The Academic Council not only approved the establishment of the School of Nursing but also gave the green light for the creation of a Pharmacy Department.

Furthermore, the council sanctioned the launch of evening classes designed to cater to MPhil and PhD scholars across various departments. During the meeting, the members delved into a comprehensive agenda, encompassing 32 items. These included the approval of lateral entry (fifth semester), constituting financial and planning committee...