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In response, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken steps to address harassment in educational institutions. In May 2025, it was reported that the provincial government is taking against harassment, with cases at KMU being addressed with complete transparency, integrity, and professionalism.
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: Briefly introduce the topic, mentioning why it's significant and what you aim to cover in the report. Khyber Medical College Peshawar Sex Scandals.18
Khyber Medical College (KMC) in Peshawar is more than just a place where students learn to save lives. It is a world of its own, where young people from different backgrounds come together. For many, these years are a time of growth, friendship, and sometimes, romance. The journey to becoming a doctor is hard, and often, the people you study with become the people you care about most. In response, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken
At the time, Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq reinforced the institution's commitment, stating, “We have adopted a policy of zero tolerance for sexual harassment, plagiarism, and corruption in KMU, which is strictly implemented” . He emphasized that KMU’s anti-harassment committee operates transparently and that external pressures would not be allowed to derail disciplinary processes. This particular case was widely reported in major outlets such as Dawn and The Nation as evidence of the university's resolve to clean house. Khyber Medical College (KMC) in Peshawar is more
This legislation mandates that all institutions maintain active, well-trained anti-harassment committees.
