Gilgit (PI) – The Karakoram Graduate School (KGS) of Karakoram International University held an orientation session for the spring 2026 intake. According to the university’s Public Relations Office, Vice‑Chancellor Professor Dr. Attaullah Shah attended as the chief guest. Approximately 300 newly admitted students of the ninth intake participated. Director of KGS Dr. Asadullah welcomed the students and faculty, noting that KGS was established in 2019 under the current Vice‑Chancellor’s vision. To date, more than 1,000 students have completed MS and PhD degrees, and a similar number are currently enrolled, reflecting strong public confidence in the university. He presented a detailed overview of the graduate program regulations under HEC guidelines. KGS now offers 27 MS and PhD programs, with the MS Psychology program slated to start in autumn 2026. Associate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Zia‑Gham Ali, praised the Vice‑Chancellor’s vision and highlighted KGS’s commitment to high standards and discipline, commending the director’s role in streamlining school operations. Academic Director Dr. Sajjad Ali urged students to focus on regional challenges and opportunities with dedication and perseverance. Earlier, Vice‑Chancellor Engineer Professor Dr. Attaullah Shah lauded the continuous efforts of deans, faculty, and directors that have enhanced graduate program quality and boosted the university’s reputation. He emphasized three core purposes of universities: transferring quality education across generations, expanding knowledge through modern research to devise sustainable solutions for local issues, and guiding societies and nations toward the right direction. The Vice‑Chancellor welcomed the new cohort, appreciating their enthusiasm for higher education. He recalled that KGS began in spring 2019 with the aim of fostering a research culture, increasing research output, effectively utilizing about 150 PhD‑holding faculty members, and achieving self‑sufficiency. He honored the first director, Professor Dr. Khalil Ahmed (former Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences), for his pioneering role, and noted that since Dr. Asadullah took over, the school’s standards have further improved. The Vice‑Chancellor thanked all deans, department heads, and KGS faculty for their hard work and expressed confidence that quality will be maintained with renewed vigor. He added that the event marks a significant step toward strengthening graduate education at KIU and developing research‑based capacities to address the region’s development challenges.
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