17/03/2026
BKMC Academic Council Meets to Review Institutional Progress and Key Academic Matters
Date: March 17, 2026
A meeting of the Academic Council of Bacha Khan Medical College (BKMC) was held here on Tuesday in the conference room of the Administrative Block. The session was chaired by the Dean of BKMC, Prof. Dr. Jawad Ahmad and was attended by members of the council.
Medical Director MMC Prof Dr Muhammad Said, Hospital Director Associate Prof Dr Sajjad Ali Shah, Principal BKCD Prof Dr Munir Khan, Associate Dean BKMC Prof Dr Mohtasim Billah and members Academic Council attended the meeting.
The meeting served as a platform for comprehensive discussions on the academic and administrative affairs of the institution. The council reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting to ensure continuity in decision-making and follow-ups.
A significant portion of the proceedings was dedicated to academic activities, with the Associate Dean (Academics) presenting an overview. Detailed briefings were provided by Prof. Usman regarding the recent examination processes and the subsequent declaration of results, offering the council a clear picture of the current academic cycle.
The agenda encompassed a wide range of administrative and faculty-related matters. Deliberations were held on promotions, including the processes of recruitment and creation of posts. The council also discussed the re-designation and conversion of SPR (Senior Postgraduate Registrars) along with the tenure policy for trainee registrars. Furthermore, the advertising of vacant positions was reviewed to address staffing needs.
Prospectus approval for upcoming sessions was considered, alongside updates on the Learning Management System (LMS) presented by Maqsood and Dr. Meraj. Prof. Imad Hameed provided an update on matters pertaining to JBKMC.
In line with human resource considerations, the council discussed an application from Prof. Dr. Rehman Ud Din seeking an extension of services post-superannuation. A separate review was conducted regarding the structure of honorarium for working staff, including IT and class-4 employees, as well as the charges for utilizing the auditorium and examination hall by educational institutes.
Infrastructure and clinical service enhancement were also key points of discussion. This included deliberations on the directorship of the Cath Lab and the proposed upgradation of the Accident & Emergency (A&E) unit into a full-fledged department with requisite human resources and other facilities. An application from Assistant Professors (APs) of the A&E department at MMC Mardan was also reviewed.
The council addressed matters related to student and faculty development. This involved the potential enhancement of House Officer slots for the upcoming session, the commencement of evening ward rounds for 4th-year MBBS students, and a request from faculty members regarding up-gradation on academic and administrative posts.
Procedural and regulatory frameworks were also examined, including the eligibility and selection procedure for Heads of Departments (HoDs) and the mechanism for affiliation and disaffiliation of institutions with MMC. A separate point was raised regarding a request to KMU for the allocation of 15% of seats in the GFS/FSF category.
Finally, the minutes of the Literary Society were presented and noted by the council. The meeting concluded with the standard agenda item of "Any Other Point," allowing for the raising of any additional pertinent issues, after which the session was concluded.