The Ministry of National Regulation and Services has awarded Professor Asad Aslam Khan, pro vice chancellor and acting VC of King Edward Medical University, with national award in acknowledgement and recognition of his outstanding performance in the field of medical education and clinical practice. The award was given to him on April 7 in Islamabad. Prof Asad has also been awarded with Sitar-i-Imtiaz and Asia Pacific Award for best services in the field of eye diseases.