KIU Education Department

Four alumni from the Department of English at Karakoram International University (KIU) have achieved global recognition for their groundbreaking research, bringing pride to Gilgit-Baltistan’s academic community. Basit Ali, Uzair Ahmad, Anusha Khan, and Anara co-authored a study titled "Gilgit-Baltistan’s Endangered Medicinal Plants," which was presented and published at the TESOL International Conference hosted by Hawai'i Pacific University, United States.

This significant achievement underscores the region’s growing contributions to global research. The study explores the urgent need to protect endangered medicinal plants in Gilgit-Baltistan, bridging ecological preservation with linguistic and cultural insights.

Their success has been widely celebrated, with academic and societal circles in Gilgit-Baltistan acknowledging their dedication and innovation. The paper’s inclusion in a prestigious international forum reaffirms KIU’s commitment to academic excellence and global collaboration.

The TESOL International Conference, renowned for advancing research in language education and interdisciplinary studies, provided a platform to showcase Gilgit-Baltistan’s unique ecological and cultural heritage. This milestone highlights the importance of investing in research infrastructure to support emerging scholars and enhance the region’s global a
https://www.hpu.edu/research-publications/tesol-working-papers/2024/06-anosha-khan-et-al.pdf

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GBRSP, in collaboration with the GLOF-II project and with technical support from KIU, organized a one-day workshop at Ramada Hotel Gilgit on Climate Resilient Infrastructure Guidelines. The event, attended by engineers and planners from Gilgit, marked the culmination of a series of district-level workshops aimed at enhancing stakeholder capacity.

Developed by the KIU team under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah, the guidelines integrate global best practices to address the impacts of climate change on critical infrastructure in GB, including buildings, roads, energy, and water sectors.

Keynote sessions by the KIU team, including Dr. Zafar Khan, highlighted climate resilience concepts and their application to infrastructure planning and design. GLOF-II Coordinator Rashid Khan and GBRSP Program Manager Usman Gandapur emphasized the need for active implementation by policymakers and field engineers. Participant feedback was collected to refine the guidelines further, with the VC KIU acknowledging the vital role of engineers and appreciating the partnership with GLOF-II and GBRSP.