Islamabad: The Department of Management Sciences at the University of Chitral reached a major milestone today, securing approval for its PhD program, a first for the institution. This groundbreaking development transpired during the department’s fourth Board of Studies meeting.

The gathering, chaired by Department Head Dr. Rizwan Ullah, saw active participation from both internal members present at the conference room and external experts contributing remotely. Dr. Nazim Ali (Professor, University of Malakand), Dr. Lala Rukh (Assistant Professor, University of Swat), and Dr. Muhammad Wajid Raza (Assistant Professor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Upper Dir) provided their expertise via online platforms.

The board addressed and endorsed five key agenda items. The highlight was undoubtedly the ratification of the PhD Scheme of Studies in Management Sciences. This landmark decision positions the department as the pioneer within the University of Chitral to offer doctoral-level education, paving the way for enhanced scholarly pursuits and academic advancement.