Pakistan’s Youngest Dual-PhD Holder, Prof. Dr. Sumaira Khowaja-Punjwani Makes History
Karachi – 6 April, 2026 (MT Team) : In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s healthcare and academic community, Prof. Dr. Sumaira Khowaja-Punjwani, Principal of the College of Nursing & Midwifery at Ziauddin University, has made history by becoming the first Registered Nurse in Pakistan to earn a dual PhD.
Her doctoral specializations span Bioethics & Global Public Health from the United States and Health Professions Education from Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU). With this accomplishment, she also becomes the youngest health professional in Pakistan to attain dual-PhD status across Nursing and Allied Health disciplines.
This exceptional milestone reflects not only her personal academic excellence but also marks a transformative moment for the nursing profession in Pakistan. It underscores the evolving role of nurses as leaders in research, global health ethics, and academic innovation.
This historic accomplishment is expected to inspire a new generation of healthcare professionals and further strengthen the landscape of nursing education and research across the country.
