The UN Photo Contest under the slogan "Peace through Photography" organized by Photo Imaging & Marketing Association, sponsored by Fotoline Publication at Karachi, Pakistan and supported by the International Photographic Council announced a Call for selection of photographs around the globe on 31 August, 2013, in which hundreds of renowned and professional photographers around the globe participated. From Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan Mr. Abid Mehmood, photographer, participated in the contest. The results of the said contest have been announced by Mr. James Chung, IPC President and Mr. Andy Marcus (Chief Judge) according to which Mr. Abid Mehmood has been declared as the winner of the contest. PIMA is going to organize award distribution ceremony and exhibit the photographs from the participants of the UN Photo Contest in a ceremony in November 2013 at Karachi; date and venue will be announced soon. This indeed is an honor and pride for Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan that it's official photographer, Mr. Abd Mehmood, grabbed 1st position in such a high level competition where contestants from all over the world participated.

On the ocassion, Vice Chancellor AWKUM, Prof. Dr. Ihsan Ali felicitated Mr. Abid Mehmood for such an outstading achievement. Prof. Dr. Ihsan Ali reiterated that AWKUM is full of talented and skillfull professionals and whenever an opportunity has been granted, AWKUM faculty and staff have utilized it to the maximum. He further said that in life it is necessary to be an achiever as every one feels proud on achievers.

Mr. Abd Mehmood, 1st Position Holder