Her father, a former KMC professor himself, looks at the boy’s eyes and then at his daughter’s. He says, “Jawaz hai. Lekin pehla farz KMC hai.” (Permission granted. But your first duty is still this college.)
She does not say “I love you.” She says, “Tu pagal hai.” (You are insane.)
Khyber Medical University (KMU) and its constituent college, Khyber Medical College (KMC) in Peshawar, have faced several high-profile disciplinary cases and institutional challenges over recent years. While the institutions have emphasized a "zero-tolerance policy", multiple incidents involving sexual harassment and financial irregularities have been formally addressed by the administration and provincial government.
In May 2025, the university terminated a Grade-18 officer with 17 years of service following a thorough investigation into a harassment incident that occurred in an examination hall on May 18. Student Expulsion: Khyber Medical College Peshawar Sex Scandals.18
“KMC doesn’t just make doctors. It makes stories that survive the night shift.”
The ultimate symbol of a successful KMC romance is the matching residency application. When a couple both gets into their desired specialty—say, one into Cardiology and the other into Pediatrics at the same hospital—that is their fairy-tale wedding. The reception is just a formality. The real celebration happens when they unlock the apartment door, throw the heavy textbooks on the floor, and realize they survived the crucible together.
: A Grade-18 officer with nearly 17 years of service was terminated following a harassment incident in an examination hall. A student involved in the same incident was also permanently expelled. Ban on Intimate Relationships (2024) Her father, a former KMC professor himself, looks
: If you are a student at KMC or considering admission and want advice on navigating social interactions respectfully:
I have seen KMC couples divorce within a year of graduation because the stress of residency (house job) killed the romance. I have also seen a couple who met in the dissection hall in 1995 now running a successful clinic together in phase 5, Hayatabad, still calling each other by their old roll numbers.
Educational institutions must maintain a secure environment for students. Recent years have seen an increased focus on harassment, bringing attention to how academic bodies handle complaints. But your first duty is still this college
The reported "sex scandals" associated with Khyber Medical College (KMC) and its parent institution, Khyber Medical University (KMU) in Peshawar, primarily involve documented cases of sexual harassment and institutional efforts to enforce a zero-tolerance policy
Everyone whispers: “Don’t get too close to Dr. Aaliya.” But Shehryar doesn’t listen. One night, during a 36-hour shift, a patient crashes in Ward 4 . Aaliya performs CPR for 45 minutes. The patient dies. Shehryar finds her in the doctors’ duty room, not crying—calculating. She says, “I made a mistake. I could have intubated two minutes earlier.”