Abdul Wahid Khan, hailing from the far-flung region of Meragram No 2, Yarkhoon has been accepted to a Ph.D. program in Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford with generous funding from the IIS. His research revolves around communal and ecological practices of commons in Chitral and the impact of climate change and external agencies on this human-nature affiliation.
Abdul Wahid will be the first person from Chitral to start a Ph.D. from the top-ranking Oxford University. He is currently doing his master’s in Nature, Society, and Environmental Governance at Oxford University as well. Congratulations to Abdul Wahid, his family, and the entire Chitral for this achievement.
Muhammad Nayab Khan is a visionary leader, serial entrepreneur, and financial consultant with over a decade of professional experience in enterprise development, corporate branding, and digital infrastructure. Holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of the Punjab, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Qashqar Pakistan and Pamir Network, while actively contributing as an Executive Body Member for the Chitral Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
As a certified QuickBooks Accountant and seasoned trainer, Nayab is deeply passionate about bridging the gap between traditional business operations and modern digital solutions. He has spearheaded numerous capacity-building and technical financial digitizing workshops, training enterprises and entrepreneurs on QuickBooks Desktop across Lahore and the Chitral District. Combining sharp financial acumen with versatile expertise in corporate branding, graphic design, and digital media, Muhammad Nayab is dedicated to empowering businesses, streamlining operations, and driving sustainable economic growth in Pakistan's SME sector.

