Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards

Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards

11 February 2025
Native nameفخرِ خیبر پختونخوا ایوارڈز
Awarded forOutstanding contributions to the advancement and promotion of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's cultural, social, or economic development.
Sponsored byGovernment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Directorate of Youth Affairs, Metrix Pakistan
Country Pakistan
Presented byGovernment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Metrix Pakistan
Established10 October 2024
First award2024

Ammad Ali Muhammad Ali Swati Ayesha Ayaz

Fayyaz Ahmed
Websitehttps://prideofkp.pk

The Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards are prestigious honors presented annually by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Metrix Pakistan & Directorate of Youth Affairs[1][2][3][4][5]

History

The Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards were first announced in 2024[6] to celebrate the contributions of individuals in the region. The second edition of the awards took place in 2025,[7] furthering the commitment to acknowledge and honor exceptional talent and service.

The first Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award was presented to Ammad Ali for providing free training in digital marketing, freelancing, and entrepreneurship to more than 10,000 students from underprivileged areas of the province. He later received the Pride of Pakistan Award from President Asif Ali Zardari during the country’s 78th Independence Day celebrations. [8] Aftab Ahmad A Earthquake Survivor, Huzaifa Behram Philanthropist/Entrepreneur[9] & Jamshed Burki A travel blogger from South Waziristan[10]

Honorees

The Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Awards are an annual recognition presented during the Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and respective fields within the KP province of Pakistan. Established to celebrate excellence across various sectors, these awards highlight achievements in areas such as philanthropy, environmental activism, entrepreneurship, sports, technology, and social work.

2024 Pride of KP Awards Honorees

Muhammad Ali Swati: Pakistani rescuer and philanthropist. - Muhammad Tawseef Khan: Climate change activist. - Ammad Ali: Entrepreneur and philanthropist. - Ayesha Ayaz: Taekwondo champion. - Muhammad Irfan: Social worker. - Qaiser Nawab: Global youth leader and climate activist. - Adil Nawaz Khan: Social entrepreneur and community leader. - Adnan Khan: Journalist. - Noorena Shams: Squash player. - Raja Ahmed: Technology strategist and entrepreneur. - Muddassir Shaffique: Telecom and IT solution specialist. - Sumera Shams: Politician and social worker. - Hamra Farhan: Social activist. - Farishta Noor: Social activist. - Talat Azam Khan: Mentor and community leader. - Rafiullah Kaki: Teacher and trainer. - Waqas Bloodwala: Blood donation activist. - Qaisar Akash Khan: Philanthropist. - Saira Shams: Social activist.[11]

2025 Pride of KP Awards Honorees:

-Ahsan Ayaz (Professional Squash Player)[12] -Ehsan Zaffar Abbasi (Young Pakistani Innovator) - Aftab Ahmad (Founder & CEO, Assort Tech) - Kashif Ali (Founder & CEO, TechKhwa) - Fayyaz Ahmed (Founder Director, - Jinnah Basic Schools & Colleges Mansehra) - Jamshed Burki (Travel Vlogger) - Adnan Khan (Social Worker/Philanthropist) - Zoha Malik Sher (CSS Officer) - Huzaifa Behram (CEO, LetsGrow) - Iqra Wakeel Khan (Karate & Jujitsu Gold Medalist) - Farzana Ali (Pakistani Journalist) - Dr. Muhib Afridi (Founder & CEO, HBK Arena) - Aqleem Orakzai (Mentor & Social Worker) - Masoud Afridi (GTF Taekwondo International Champion) - Aasiya Khan (Businesswoman & Former Minister) - Ubaidullah Khan (Martial Arts Champion) [13][14]

Categories

The awards encompass a wide range of categories, including but not limited to:

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pride of KPK Award announced for Asif Bashir over heroic rescue during 2024 Hajj". Daily Times. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  2. ↑ "'Pride of KP' award announced for footballer". The Nation. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Event Details - Directorate of Youth Affairs". kpyouthaffairs.gov.pk. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Event Details - Directorate of Youth Affairs". kpyouthaffairs.gov.pk. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Metrix Pakistan launches website for Pride of KP Awards". The Nation. 24 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "'Pride of KP Awards' at 5th Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit on Oct 9-10". The Nation. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "15 Changemakers to receive 'Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' awards". 2 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "Ammad Ali, CEO of RankingGrow, Receives Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award for Exceptional Youth Empowerment Initiatives | Metrix Pakistan". prideofkp.pk. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Mansehra's Huzaifa Behram Receives Pride Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award". UrduPoint. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Balakot quake survivor honoured with Pride of KP award". The Nation. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  11. ↑ Web Desk (30 September 2024). "Pride of KP Awards to Honor 12 Trailblazers at the 5th Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit". HUM News. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  12. ↑ "Ahsan Ayaz Honoured with Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award". Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  13. ↑ "15 Changemakers to receive 'Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' awards". 2 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "Metrix Youth Summit to honour 15 individuals". The Nation. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  15. ↑ "2005 Balakot earthquake survivor honored with Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa award". 14 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  16. 1 2 "Honoring KP's Achievers: Official Awards Website Launched". UrduPoint. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
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