Venue: Jinnah College of Nursing Abbottabad (JCNA)

Collaborators: Women Medical College (WMC) & Medical Women Association Pakistan (MWAP)

Event Highlights:

A: Welcome Address:

The celebration commenced with a warm and inspiring welcome speech by Prof. Tariq Siraj Qazi, Principal of JCNA.

B. Student Performances:

A role-play performance by JCNA students depicted the historical evolution of the nursing profession.

C: A student speech on the ICN theme for 2025 was delivered, reflecting on its relevance to today’s healthcare landscape and the future direction of the nursing profession.

D: Panel Discussion:

A thought-provoking panel discussion was held during the event featuring renowned experts in the field of nursing and medical education.

E: Awards Distribution Ceremony

To recognize and honor the exemplary contributions of nursing professionals from across Pakistan, a special Iconic Nurse Awards ceremony was held. Outstanding nursing leaders were awarded from each region:

• Federal Region:

Prof. Dr. Raisa Begum Gul

Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Dildar

Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar

• Balochistan:

Miss Anila Samreen

Head Nurse and PhD Scholar

• Punjab:

Miss Nigat Durani

Former Registrar, Pakistan Nursing Council

• Sindh:

Prof. Alia Nasir

Principal, School of Nursing, Hamdard University, Karachi

Additional Special Awards:

• Nurse Excellence Award – KPK:

Prof. Dr. Sabiha Khanum

Former Director, Institute of Nursing Sciences, KMU Peshawar

• Lifetime Achievement Award:

Miss Tahira Tabassum

Principal, Jinnah School of Nursing, Abbottabad

Keynote & Guest Addresses:

Dr. Wajiha, President of the Medical Women Association Pakistan (MWAP), delivered an enlightening and motivating presentation. She highlighted MWAP’s mission and underscored the need to expand employment opportunities for women in the medical and nursing fields.

Chief Guests:

• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar

Vice Chancellor, Rawalpindi Medical University

• Prof. Dr. Raisa Begum Gul

Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

Closing Remarks:

The celebration concluded with a sincere vote of thanks presented by Dr. Salma Aslam Kundi, Principal of Women Medical College.