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Renowned Pakistani Scholar and Philanthropist Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram Named 2025 Outstanding BRI Researcher by Communication University of China

Khalid Taimur Akram

Beijing, September 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Today, Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram was honored with the prestigious “Outstanding Individual Contribution Award 2025” by the Communication University of China, Beijing. This marked the fifth consecutive year (2021–2025) that he received this esteemed award, making him one of the very few scholars consistently recognized across multiple years.

The award holds special significance as it acknowledges his role as a leading researcher for his contributions over the past five years to the Belt and Road Initiative and the Community with a Shared Future, across the 23 countries where the Institute for a Community with Shared Future (ICSF) maintains its presence. His continued recognition underscores the depth of his scholarship, his commitment to advancing intercultural understanding, and his ability to bridge ideas between nations through research and dialogue.

The honor was conferred during the Annual Assembly of the International Academic Network for a Community with a Shared Future, held at the Communication University of China, Beijing. The Assembly was chaired by Professor Li Huailiang, Dean of the Institute for a Community with Shared Future (ICSF), Communication University of China (CUC), Beijing, who commended Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram for his outstanding contributions and tireless efforts in enhancing global support for the concept of a shared future. This recognition not only highlighted his personal achievements but also reflected the growing appreciation of Pakistan’s intellectual engagement in international academic and policy-oriented discourse.

This consistent acknowledgment stands as a testament to his remarkable contributions to global research, academic collaboration, and thought leadership in promoting the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity. It further reflects his dedication to fostering partnerships, creating platforms for dialogue, and strengthening cooperative frameworks aimed at addressing the challenges of our interconnected world.