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Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan

Al Jazeera Wednesday 24 June 2026, 17:33 UTC 1 min read
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Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian was awarded an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery by Pakistan’s College of Physicians and Surgeons during a visit to Islamabad on Tuesday. The award, presented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, recognised his contributions to medicine. Published On 24 Jun 2026

Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian was awarded an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery by Pakistan’s College of Physicians and Surgeons during a visit to Islamabad on Tuesday. The award, presented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, recognised his contributions to medicine. Published On 24 Jun 2026
Iran (LOCATION) Pakistan (LOCATION) Masoud Pezeshkian (PERSON) College of Physicians and Surgeons (ORG) Islamabad (LOCATION) Shehbaz Sharif (PERSON)
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