Following a complaint submitted directly to the Vice Chancellor, an independent inquiry committee conducted a swift, five-day investigation to review the details and hear testimonies from all involved parties.
Audit report finds holes in Khyber Medical College's financial records
In August 2023, a Grade-18 lecturer was forced to resign after being found guilty of sexual harassment by the university’s anti-harassment committee. Multiple Disciplinary Actions:
between faculty and students to prevent conflicts of interest and harassment. Harassment Committees : The university established a proactive Anti-Harassment Committee and a dedicated Harassment Complaint Cell to address complaints from staff and students. Anti-Rape Cell : KMC launched the province's first anti-rape cell Khyber Medical College Peshawar Sex Scandals.18
How do they survive? They follow the unwritten rule of the KMC relationship:
Permanent inclusion of the disciplinary decision within the perpetrator's personal and professional files. Institutional Background: KMC and KMU
However, the educational landscape in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has seen other controversies and security concerns regarding medical professionals and student safety. Here is a summary of related issues found: Following a complaint submitted directly to the Vice
This article provides a comprehensive investigation into the long history of sexual misconduct and other scandals at Khyber Medical College, highlighting the systemic failures and the difficult path toward accountability.
Violations handled by the Harassment Inquiry Committee carry severe legal and professional consequences, including:
The university modernized its grievance cells by formally aligning its rules with the federal Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act and the statutory policies defined by the HEC. The Broader Impact on Medical Education Khyber Medical University (KMU)
This policy was further reinforced in March 2024 when the university issued a formal ban on "intimate or romantic relationships" between faculty and students, aligning with the Higher Education Commission's (HEC) policies. The notification explicitly states that such relationships "compromise professional judgment and risk the credibility of the institution," with penalties ranging from reprimands to dismissal and expulsion.
The higher education and healthcare landscape in Peshawar, Pakistan, has faced significant challenges regarding workplace ethics and academic integrity. Historically, premier institutions such as Khyber Medical College (KMC) and its parent body, Khyber Medical University (KMU) , have sustained global reputations for excellence in medical pedagogy. However, a series of compliance challenges, examination integrity issues, and instances of sexual harassment have prompted rigorous systemic reforms.
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