MARDAN: The second edition of the National Festival of Ideas, Art and Innovation - AGORA 2026 - concluded at the Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, (AWKUM), drawing over 600 participants from 73 universities across Pakistan during the three-day event.
Organised by the university’s Provost’s Office in collaboration with the Directorate of Youth Affairs, Peshawar, the festival featured 18 distinct competitions spanning the arts, ideas, and innovation, underscoring its standing as one of the most comprehensive student showcases in the country.
The closing ceremony was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Jamil Ahmad.
