Peshawar: Professor Dr. Ghazala Yasmin has officially assumed charge as the new Vice Chancellor of Women University Swabi (WUS). Her appointment comes as part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s broader initiative to fill key leadership positions in 19 public sector universities across the province. A distinguished academic, Dr. Yasmin holds a PhD in Economics and has completed post-doctoral trainings at the University of Edinburgh and Michigan State University. Being a staunch advocate of women empowerment, she holds a remarkable position in the academic landscape of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Dr. Yasmin is a seasoned academic leader with an outstanding record of institutional development and academic excellence. She previously served as the founding Vice Chancellor of Women University Mardan (WUM), where she spearheaded a rapid expansion that grew the university to 22 academic departments offering 44 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs and established two campuses and 18 affiliated colleges. Under her leadership, Women University Mardan earned the distinction of being ranked the No.1 women’s university in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and No. 6 overall in Pakistan. She served as acting vice chancellor University of Technology Noshehra.Her contributions have been recognized with major honors, including the University Gold Medal, the Star Women International Award, and the Quaid-e-Azam Award. Our Correspondent
She is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (UK) and received a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government award for outstanding financial administration during her tenure at WUM.
Heavy rains in Dir causes floods, strands tourists in Kumrat
PESHAWAR: Torrential rains have caused flash floods in streams and landslides, blocking several roads and severely affecting local life, besides stranding scores of tourists in Kumrat valley. In Lower Dir, the intense rainfall brought relief from the summer heat, with overcast skies and cool winds creating a pleasant atmosphere. However, the situation in Upper Dir’s Kohistan was different, where heavy downpours and rising water levels in rivers caused widespread disruption. A major landslide at Bada in Dir Upper has blocked the main road leading to the scenic Kumrat Valley, leaving a large number of tourists trapped. According to local sources, those stranded include men, women, the elderly, and children. Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning that intermittent rains are expected across most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today until May 12. Rescue efforts are reportedly underway, but access remains difficult due to the ongoing weather conditions. APP
