{"id":527312,"date":"2026-01-24T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T04:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=527312"},"modified":"2026-01-24T09:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T04:30:19","slug":"dr-hazir-rahman-nominated-for-unesco-intl-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/dr-hazir-rahman-nominated-for-unesco-intl-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Hazir Rahman nominated for UNESCO Int\u2019l Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Falak Sher<br \/>\nMardan<br \/>\nThe Government of Pakistan has nominated Dr. Hazir Rahman, Chairman, Department of Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Technology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, for the prestigious UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology, one of the highest international recognitions in the field of microbiological sciences.<br \/>\nDr. Hazir Rahman is graduate of a Georg-August University Gottingen, Germany, and published his research in reputed journals.<br \/>\nHe served previously in Shaukat Khanam Cancer Hospital, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Kohat University, and the University of Medicine Gottingen, Germany.<br \/>\nHe is the winner of the HEC Best University Teacher Award. The nomination acknowledges his significant contributions to microbiology, particularly in research, education, public health\u2013related scientific advancements, and his services in the Corona pandemic.<br \/>\nThe UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to microbiology and its applications for the benefit of humanity.<br \/>\nThe nomination by the Government of Pakistan reflects national recognition of his scientific excellence and his role in advancing microbiological research at both national and international levels.<br \/>\nThe award, administered by UNESCO, honors the legacy of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay, a pioneer in medical microbiology. This nomination is a matter of pride for Pakistan\u2019s scientific community and highlights the country\u2019s growing contribution to global research and innovation in health sciences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Falak Sher Mardan The Government of Pakistan has nominated Dr. Hazir Rahman, Chairman, Department of Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Technology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, for the prestigious UNESCO Carlos J. 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