KMU, SMBB Medical University Larkana sign MoU to strengthen academic, research collaboration

Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU) Larkana on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance long-term collaboration in academic excellence, digital governance, research, innovation and institutional capacity building

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jul, 2026) Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU) Larkana on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance long-term collaboration in academic excellence, digital governance, research, innovation and institutional capacity building.

The MoU was signed during a visit of a high-level delegation from SMBB Medical University Larkana, led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Nusrat Shah, to KMU Peshawar.

The delegation, comprising Professor Dr. Waseem Abbas, Director Institute of Pharmacy, Altamash Shiraz, Director Quality Enhancement Cell, Ahmed Bux Dahani, Additional Controller of Examinations, and Farooq Ali Bhutto, Deputy Director IT, was received by KMU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Zia-ul-Haq and senior university officials.

During the visit, Professor Dr. Zill-e-Huma, Director Academics and Admissions, briefed the delegation on KMU's academic system, digital transformation initiatives and modern administrative practices. The delegation also visited the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) system, e-Office, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), research laboratories and examination facilities to observe the university's paperless administrative framework, quality assurance mechanisms and digital examination processes.

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Speaking on the occasion, Professor Dr. Zia-ul-Haq said collaboration among Pakistani universities and the exchange of knowledge, expertise and best practices were essential for promoting medical education, research, innovation and institutional development.

Professor Dr. Nusrat Shah said that while learning from institutions in developed countries remained important, Pakistani universities also possessed valuable academic, administrative and research expertise that should be shared through mutual collaboration. She expressed confidence that such partnerships would further strengthen higher medical education, research and academic standards across the country.

Under the MoU, both universities agreed to collaborate in promoting academic quality, digital governance, research, faculty and student capacity building, examination systems, innovation, joint research projects and institutional development.

The visiting delegation appreciated KMU's achievements in academic excellence, digital innovation and research management, describing the visit and the signing of the MoU as a significant step towards sustainable collaboration, mutual learning and institutional growth between the two universities.