Prof. Dr. Zahoor ul Haq

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name	Prof. Dr. Zahoor ul Haq
Designation	Director (P&D)
Email
Phone	+92-0937-9230634
Fax	+92-0937-9230643

Mr. Sayim Sohail

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name	Mr. Sayim Sohail
Designation	Deputy Director (P&D)
Email	sayimsohail@awkum.edu.pk, plandev@awkum.edu.pk
Phone	+92-0937-9230634
Fax	+92-0937-9230643

Mr. Abdus Salam

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name	Mr. Abdus Salam
Designation	Office Assistant
Email	salam_aryan@yahoo.com
Phone	+92-937-9230634
Fax	+92-937-9230643

Mr. Atta ur Rahman

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name	Mr. Atta ur Rahman
Designation	Office Assistant
Email	attaghalib@hotmail.com
Phone	+92-937-9230654
Fax	+92-937-9230643

Mr. Muhammad Saeed

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name	Mr. Muhammad Saeed
Designation	L.D.C
Email
Phone	+92-937-9230634
Fax	+92-937-9230643

Welcome to Planning & Development Department
AWKUM is a newly established University; hence the role of P&D Department is central and crucial for growth and expansion of the University. The Planning and Development Department is responsible for providing Professional Services and support for the University's development, so that good quality Higher Education can be made available to the masses.

Planning &Development Department
The role of Planning & Development Department is to assess the current and future needs for physical and academic infrastructure and HR needs and prepare plans accordingly. P&D Department of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan works under the supervision, guidance and leadership of the Vice Chancellor, AWKUM and the University’s statutory bodies. The Planning & Development Department is headed by a Director (P&D); who is supported by a Deputy Director and other Staff.

Functions of P&D Department

• Assessing the present and future needs of the University including the physical, capital and human resource needs of the University.
• Preparation of the Development Plans, Projects and Schemes.
• Preparation of viable projects for academic and physical growth and expansion of the University.
• Seeking and securing funds for the projects from appropriate fora.
• Formulation annual work plan and cash plan, as per requirement of the University and concerned bodies.
• Implementation of major development projects and programmes.
• Preparation and submission of reports to the management and organizations.
• Encouraging & guiding faculty to submit projects for securing funding for research.
• Facilitating capacity building of employees of AWKUM through Short/Long term Trainings, Scholarshipsand Fellowships etc.
• Guiding Scholars & faculty regarding Scholarships fellowship & training programmes.
• Facilitation of Scholars in their admission, Travel, Settlement abroad.
• Monitoring progress of Scholars sent abroad for Higher Studies.
• Maintaining liaison and coordination with the Provincial Government with a view to speed up execution of the approved projects.
• Developing & strengthening linkages with other Universities & Organizations.
• Any other functions assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Achievements of Planning & Development Department, AWKUM

The Provincial Government has been generous to allot a piece of land measuring 2000 Kanals in the vicinity of Sheikh Maltoon Township, Mardan city for establishment of permanent campus of the University. Land has been acquired and award notified in July 2010. Payment has been made by the Provincial Government to the District Officer (Revenue and Estate), Mardan for further disbursement to the owners. Plan for infrastructure, construction and allied facilities have been finalized. Actual construction has already been started after commitment of funding Rs: 4.432 Million by the Provincial Government. Currently boundary wall of Bacha Khan Grater Campus is being carried out by C&W Department.

• List of Projects Approved

• Scholarships Processed by P&D

The advertisement, selection and award process has been completed for Three Batches of Scholarships while selection for 4th Batch is in Process. The Scholars are in various stages of completion of their programs.

• P&D has contributed to opening of Nine Campuses in Seven Districts of KP.
• Master Planning for the New Site at Palatoo, Sheikh Maltoon Township, Mardan.
• Tender Documents finalized for major construction Palatoo, ShaikhMaltoon Township, Mardan. Tender Documents already floated. Work on Site from February (1st Week)