PAKISTAN
In a significant development for Pakistan’s higher education sector, the Government of Sindh has appointed Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail Jokhio as the new Vice Chancellor of NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.
The appointment, made under Section-27(1) of the NED University Act, 1977 — as amended by the Sindh Universities and Institutes Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 — was formally approved by the Honourable Chief Minister of Sindh. Dr. Tufail will serve a four-year term with immediate effect.
A handing over and taking over ceremony was held to mark this historic transition. Attendees from academic and professional circles celebrated the moment, recognizing it as a new chapter for one of Pakistan’s most prestigious engineering institutions.
“Congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Tufail Jokhio on his well-deserved appointment,” read a statement from university officials and well-wishers. “We wish him a successful and inspiring tenure as he leads NED University toward new heights of academic excellence and innovation.”
Acknowledgment and gratitude were also extended to the outgoing leadership for their lasting contributions to the university’s progress and reputation.
Dr. Tufail brings with him years of academic, administrative, and research experience, and is expected to build upon NED’s strong legacy while driving reforms, modernization, and global collaboration. – ENGINEERING REVIEW
