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Pakistan’s scholar declare outstanding “Belt and Road Initiative Researcher for 2026” by a Chinese University

Pakistan’s scholar declare outstanding “Belt and Road Initiative Researcher for 2026” by a Chinese University
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):Executive Director of the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF), Islamabad, Khalid Taimur Akram was honored with the prestigious “Outstanding Individual Contribution Award 2026” by the Communication University of China (CUC), Beijing, China.
This recognition marked the sixth consecutive year (2021-2026) of his receiving this distinguished honor, following his continued contributions to research, academic collaboration, and the promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the concept of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity.
The award recognized ,Khalid Taimur Akram’s sustained contributions to advancing research and international understanding of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Community with a Shared Future.
His work has contributed to strengthening academic engagement, promoting intercultural dialogue, and encouraging cooperation among scholars and institutions across the 23 countries where the Institute for a Community with Shared Future (ICSF) maintains its presence.
His continued recognition reflects his dedication to fostering intellectual exchange and building bridges between Pakistan, China, and the wider international community.
The award was conferred during the 2026 International Think Tank Forum, titled “Building a Community of a Shared Future for Humanity: Global Governance and International Communication,” held from 27-28 October 2026 at the Communication University of China, Beijing.
The forum was chaired by Professor Li Huailiang, Dean of the Institute for a Community with Shared Future (ICSF), CUC, who commended Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram for his valuable contributions and sustained efforts in promoting the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity.
This prestigious recognition highlights Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram’s continued commitment to research, international academic collaboration, and constructive dialogue on global issues. His work reflects the growing role of Pakistani scholars in international intellectual and policy-oriented discourse, particularly in promoting the Belt and Road Initiative, strengthening Pakistan–China academic relations, and advancing mutual understanding among nations.
Receiving this distinction for the sixth consecutive year underscores his consistent engagement in research and international cooperation.
The award further reinforces the importance of academic partnerships, people-to-people connectivity, and knowledge exchange in addressing shared global challenges and promoting a more inclusive and interconnected world.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)