Kohsar University Murree

𝐊𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Kohsar University Murree (K*M) organized the Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (PREE) assessment visit for academic programs, including BS English, BS Psychology, BS and MS Tourism & Hospitality Management, BS Media & Communication Studies, and BS Mathematics. The University welcomed a distinguished panel of evaluators comprising Dr. Rooh Ul Amin, Professor of English at Rawalpindi Women University; Dr. Sabahat Haqqani, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at CUST Islamabad; Dr. Muhammad Jamal, Associate Professor of Mathematics at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi; and Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Head of the Department at the Riphah Institute of Media Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad. During the visit, the assessment team carried out comprehensive evaluation sessions, held interactive meetings with faculty members and students, reviewed academic resources and learning facilities, and engaged in strategic discussions with university leadership. The evaluators provided valuable insights and recommendations aimed at further enhancing program quality and academic effectiveness. As a token of appreciation, Prof. Dr. Rafia Mumtaz, Pride of Performance and Vice Chancellor of Kohsar University Murree, presented commemorative shields to the esteemed evaluators in recognition of their expertise and contributions to promoting quality assurance in higher education. Kohsar University Murree remains committed to upholding academic excellence, ensuring quality education, and continuously improving its academic programs in accordance with national and international standards. The University extends its sincere gratitude to the assessment team for their constructive feedback, which will play a significant role in strengthening academic programs and advancing K*M’s journey toward institutional excellence.

𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Kohsar University Murree (K*M) conducted the Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (PREE) assessment visit for the BS and MS programs in Physics, Forestry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry. The visit brought together a distinguished panel of evaluators and quality assurance experts from leading higher education institutions across Pakistan. During the assessment, the team reviewed academic, laboratory, and research facilities, interacted with faculty members and students, and evaluated the overall effectiveness of the academic programs. The evaluators also held a productive meeting with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Rafia Mumtaz, to discuss the university’s vision and commitment to academic excellence, innovation, research, and continuous quality improvement. The visit concluded with valuable recommendations aimed at further enhancing program quality and institutional performance. In recognition of their contributions, the Vice Chancellor presented tokens of appreciation to the evaluators. Kohsar University Murree remains committed to fostering a culture of quality and ensuring continuous improvement in line with national and international standards.

𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rafia Mumtaz (Pride of Performance), an Awareness Seminar on Workplace Harassment was organized at Kohsar University Murree in line with the University's unwavering commitment to cultivating a safe, dignified, and inclusive academic environment. The event was arranged by the Directorate of Student Affairs, led by Dr. Sumaira Maqsood, in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Ombudsperson Punjab. The seminar was honored by the presence of Dr. Najma Afzal Khan, Provincial Ombudsperson (Mohtasib) Punjab. In her keynote address, she underscored the critical importance of awareness, prevention, and prompt reporting of harassment incidents as essential elements in fostering a secure, respectful, and equitable educational and professional environment. Mr. Hafiz Farooq Anwar and Ms. Aneela Arshad, Superintendents from the Office of the Provincial Ombudsperson Punjab, also participated in the seminar and shared valuable insights into the functions of the Ombudsperson's Office, institutional responsibilities, and procedures for addressing workplace harassment complaints.

𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐞
The Directorate of Student Affairs, Kohsar University Murree, in collaboration with the District Health Authority Murree, organized a Dengue Awareness Seminar to raise awareness about dengue fever and promote preventive health practices among students, faculty members, and staff. Addressing the participants, Dr. Sumaira Maqsood, Deputy Director Student Affairs, Kohsar University Murree, and Dr. Marium Ali Abbasi from the District Health Authority Murree highlighted the growing need for public awareness and community participation in dengue prevention efforts. They provided detailed information about the transmission, symptoms, and treatment of dengue fever and stressed the significance of timely preventive measures.

𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛
The Directorate of Student Affairs, Kohsar University Murree, in collaboration with the Health & Population Department Punjab, organized a seminar titled “Showcasing of Documentaries for Youth Engagement” to promote awareness about public health, population welfare, and the role of youth in social development. Professor Dr. Ramla Shahid and Dr. Sumaira Maqsood represented Kohsar University Murree and shared their insights on youth engagement and health education. The seminar also featured Dr. Anum Mushtaq and Dr. Asima Tariq, Medical Officer at the Family Health Clinic, Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi, who highlighted key health challenges faced by youth and emphasized the importance of preventive healthcare and community participation. The speakers encouraged students to actively contribute to community service, health promotion, and social development initiatives.

𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐂𝐔𝐅 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Kohsar University Murree in collaboration with Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) organized a seminar to commemorate World Environment Day 2026 at Kohsar University Murree. The event brought together academics, students, and members of the local community to highlight the importance of environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. The seminar featured keynote presentations by Prof. Dr. Sabir Hussain (GCUF), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Adrees (GCUF), and Dr. Sumaira Maqsood (K*M). Addressing the participants, the distinguished speakers underscored the urgent need for environmental stewardship and collective action to tackle contemporary ecological challenges. They emphasized the adoption of sustainable practices and encouraged individuals to play an active role in promoting environmental responsibility within their communities. The seminar concluded with an awareness walk across the university campus, attended by faculty members, students, and representatives of the local community. The walk served as a symbolic expression of commitment to environmental protection and sustainable living.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Vice Chancellor of Kohsar University Murree, Prof. Dr. Rafia Mumtaz (Pride of Performance), held a productive meeting with Mr. Shahid Iftikhar Bukhari, Director Agriculture (Extension), Rawalpindi Division, to explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between Kohsar University Murree and the agricultural sector. During the meeting, both sides discussed potential partnerships in key areas, including Precision Agriculture, Regenerative Agriculture, Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Smart Agriculture aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and resilience. Special emphasis was placed on the promotion of olive cultivation and recognizing its significant potential for sustainable agricultural development and economic growth in the region. The participants also identified emerging agricultural technologies, including hydroponics, aeroponics, vertical farming, and floriculture under controlled-environment systems, as promising areas for future collaboration. The discussion highlighted the importance of integrating modern technologies, research, and innovation to address contemporary agricultural challenges and support the development of a more sustainable and efficient agricultural sector.

𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤-𝐈𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Under the directives of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Rafia Mumtaz (Pride of Performance), the Directorate of Student Affairs, led by Dr. Sumaira Maqsood, organized an awareness session on Pak-ID and NADRA Digital Services for the students and faculty members of Kohsar University Murree on 3rd June 2026. The session was conducted by a team from the NADRA Registration Center (NRC) Murree, with Mr. Abdullah Abbasi, Deputy Assistant Director and In-Charge, NRC Murree, serving as the keynote speaker. He highlighted the features and benefits of the Pak-ID system and explained how citizens can access various NADRA services through digital platforms. The session aimed to promote awareness of online identity services and digital registration among students and faculty members.