ISLAMABAD: Senior military officials of Pakistan and Bahrain have jointly inaugurated the King Hamad Institute of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences (KHINAMS) in Islamabad, a military statement said on Wednesday.
The launch of KHINAMS, a joint initiative, is set to enhance standards in nursing and allied health sciences in Pakistan, while also highlighting both nations’ commitment to strengthening collaboration beyond defense—into education and healthcare.
According to the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the ceremony was attended by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the chief guest, and Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, among others.
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“CJCSC, while thanking His Majesty and His Royal Highness, underscored the strong bilateral relation between Pakistan and Bahrain,” the ISPR said in a statement.
He further said that the inauguration of KHINAMS marked an important milestone in advancing medical education, expressing confidence that the institute would produce competent healthcare professionals and set new benchmarks in nursing and associated medical sciences in Pakistan.
More than 120,000 Pakistanis live in Bahrain and contribute to the Gulf state’s economy, serving as a bridge in bilateral relations.
Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy strong diplomatic, security, trade, and defence relations, reinforced through joint training programmes, collaborative security initiatives, and regular high-level engagements.
