MARDAN: Ruqia Nawaz Khan, a talented, dedicated, and highly professional government officer from Mardan, has earned another remarkable distinction. She has been nominated for the prestigious “Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award 2026”, which will be presented at a dignified ceremony to be held at the Governor House Peshawar. Her nomination is a recognition of her outstanding professional services, integrity, hard work, leadership qualities, and unwavering commitment to public service. This honor is not only a matter of pride for Ruqia Nawaz Khan but also for the people of Mardan and the entire province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Currently serving as an Assistant Director at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority, Ruqia Nawaz Khan is posted in Haripur District. Previously, she served in the districts of Khyber, Mardan, and Peshawar, where she successfully performed several key administrative responsibilities. She also holds the unique distinction of being the first female Food Safety Officer posted in Khyber District, where she carried out her duties with exceptional courage, professionalism, and dedication, setting an inspiring example for women serving in the public sector.During her government service, Ruqia Nawaz Khan has played a significant role in ensuring the availability of safe, hygienic, high-quality, and Halal food for the public. She has been actively involved in the effective enforcement of food safety laws, regular inspections of hotels, restaurants, bakeries, food factories, and other food business establishments, taking action against substandard and unsafe food products, and creating public awareness about food safety. Her professional competence, transparency, sense of responsibility, and strict enforcement of regulations have earned widespread appreciation from both the department and the public.According to sources, Ruqia Nawaz Khan has made substantial contributions to improving the performance of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority.
She has also launched and supported various initiatives to educate the public about healthy eating, hygiene, food quality standards, and food safety regulations. In recognition of her tireless efforts, honesty, professional excellence, and commitment to serving the community, she has been nominated for the “Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Award 2026,” marking another significant milestone in her distinguished career.Social, educational, government, and public circles have warmly congratulated Ruqia Nawaz Khan on this prestigious nomination, describing her as an outstanding role model for the talented women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They stated that such honors not only recognize the dedication of public servants but also inspire the younger generation—especially female students and women—to pursue excellence through hard work, integrity, commitment, and a spirit of national service.
Citizens expressed hope that Ruqia Nawaz Khan will continue to serve with the same dedication, professionalism, and determination. They believe she will keep contributing to food safety, public health, the provision of safe and quality food, and the effective implementation of food safety laws, while bringing further honor and recognition to Mardan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the national level.
