The award recognises their respective contributions to education, the legal profession and public service in Pakistan.
Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director of Pakistan’s Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), has made a significant contribution to the development of the country’s education and qualifications landscape. His work spans academic standards, qualification recognition and international engagement, and has helped strengthen links between Pakistan’s education system and the wider international education community.
Barrister Usama Malik has made a distinguished contribution to the legal profession, institutional development and public service in Pakistan. His career reflects a sustained commitment to professional excellence, strong institutions and service to the wider community.
This recognition comes at a time of growing cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom across education, the professions and wider institutional partnerships.
Peter O’Hara, Director of International Engagement at the University of Greenwich, said:
“On behalf of the University of Greenwich, I am delighted to congratulate Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah and Barrister Usama Malik on their selection for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
The University has longstanding and highly valued relationships with Pakistan, and we are proud of the connections we have built with its students, institutions and professional communities.
Dr Mallah and Barrister Malik have each made important contributions within their respective fields. Their recognition reflects the value of professional leadership, strong institutions and public service, and we are pleased to see their achievements recognised at a national level.”
The University of Greenwich has longstanding links with Pakistan through its TNE provisions, students and alumni. The University continues to develop opportunities for collaboration that strengthen connections between higher education in the United Kingdom and Pakistan.
The University joins colleagues and partners across Pakistan and the United Kingdom in congratulating Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah and Barrister Usama Malik on this prestigious national recognition.