17/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Zaheer Ahmad on the successful defense of his Phd!
Dr. Zaheer Ahmad has successfully defended his PhD thesis titled “Devolution of Education in Pakistan: A Post-18th Amendment Analysis of School Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)” at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus under the esteemed supervision of Dr. Ikram Shah
The research critically examines the impact of the 18th Constitutional Amendment on the devolution of school education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on the province’s performance, education policy formulation, key educational indicators, and the challenges affecting the delivery of quality education in the post-devolution period.
The study provides valuable insights into the implementation of devolved educational responsibilities and highlights the need for stronger institutional capacity, effective policy formulation, improved governance, adequate resource allocation, and better educational outcomes.
The successful defence marks a significant academic milestone for Dr. Zaheer Ahmad and reflects his scholarly contribution to the fields of education governance, devolution, and development studies.
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Zaheer Ahmad and his esteemed supervisor, Dr. Ikram Shah, on this remarkable academic achievement. We wish them continued success in their academic and professional endeavours.