# Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards

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

## History

The Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards were first announced in 2024 to celebrate the contributions of individuals in the region. The second edition of the awards took place in 2025, furthering the commitment to acknowledge and honor exceptional talent and service.
The top honorees are Aftab Ahmad A Earthquake Survivor, Huzaifa Behram Philanthropist/Entrepreneur & Jamshed Burki A travel blogger from South Waziristan

## 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.
2025 Pride of KP Awards Honorees:
- 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)

## Categories

The awards encompass a wide range of categories, including but not limited to:
* Entrepreneurship
* Sports
* Social Services
* Education
* Environmental Sustainability
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Honors Mr. Fayyaz Ahmed with Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Directorate of Youth Affairs have awarded Mr. Fayyaz Ahmed, Founder Director of Jinnah Basic Schools & Colleges, Mansehra, with the prestigious Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award at the 6th Edition of the Metrix Youth Summit 2025.
The award was presented during a distinguished ceremony held at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, by Humayun Khan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Prisons.
Mr. Fayyaz Ahmed, a visionary leader from Mansehra, has made exceptional contributions to education, social welfare, and community development. He is the Founder Director of Jinnah Basic Schools & Colleges and a Member Syndicate at Hazara University Mansehra. He also serves as the Regional Director of EQUIP Pakistan, an Executive Committee Member of the Patients' Welfare Society at INOR Cancer Hospital, Abbottabad, and a member of the Institute of Psycho Trauma Pakistan Chapter, Switzerland. Additionally, he is a member of HRD Networks Pakistan Chapter and AGHS Child Rights Association Lahore, and he holds the position of Vice Chairperson at SOS Village Dhodial.
Mr. Ahmed’s unwavering commitment to empowering youth and fostering community development continues to inspire and uplift the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

## See Also

* Directorate of Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

## External Links

* Official Website of Directorate of Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
* Official Website of Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Registration