Friday, 2nd October 2026

Riphah International University has taken significant steps toward strengthening institutional collaboration between Pakistan and China through two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), focusing on youth and educational cooperation as well as medical and healthcare collaboration.

The initiatives reflect Riphah International University’s commitment to expanding international partnerships, creating meaningful opportunities for students and professionals, and strengthening people-to-people connections between Pakistan and China.

Advancing Pakistan–China Youth and Educational Cooperation

Riphah International University has signed an MoU with the Shandong Tongshan Children Welfare and Public Welfare Development Center, China, to promote collaboration in education, culture, arts, youth exchanges, volunteer services, and community engagement.

As part of this collaboration, Dr. Yawar Hayat Khan, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Riphah International University, has been appointed Director of the Pakistan Office of the Center.

A key outcome of the partnership is the establishment of the China–Pakistan Youth Volunteer Services Team Center at Riphah International University. The Center will provide a platform for youth engagement, cultural exchange, volunteerism, and community service, supporting greater interaction and cooperation between young people in Pakistan and China.

Strengthening Medical and Healthcare Cooperation

In another significant development, Riphah International University has signed an MoU with the China Pakistan Medical Association (CPMA) to strengthen cooperation in medical education, research, clinical training, healthcare, and professional development.

Dr. Yawar Hayat Khan has also been appointed Head of the CPMA Pakistan Chapter and General Secretary of CPMA. The establishment of the CPMA Pakistan Chapter at Riphah International University represents an important platform for strengthening collaboration among medical professionals, researchers, educators, and healthcare institutions in both countries.

The partnership aims to facilitate meaningful professional and academic engagement while supporting opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration in the healthcare sector.

Building Sustainable Bridges Between Pakistan and China

These initiatives build upon the growing institutional relationships between Pakistan and China and highlight shared priorities in education, youth leadership, volunteer services, healthcare, professional development, and people-to-people connections.

Through these partnerships, Riphah International University seeks to translate international cooperation into meaningful opportunities and sustainable outcomes for students, young people, academics, healthcare professionals, researchers, and communities.

Dr. Yawar Hayat Khan expressed his appreciation to Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan, Chancellor of Riphah International University, for his leadership and continued efforts to expand international partnerships and strengthen Pakistan–China relations.

Riphah International University looks forward to working closely with its Chinese and Pakistani partners to further develop these collaborations and create new avenues for education, youth engagement, volunteerism, medical cooperation, and professional exchange.