PAKISTAN
The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in his capacity as Chancellor of the provincial universities, has approved the appointment of Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal as the new Vice-Chancellor of Gomal University, under the authority granted by Section 12(1) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities Act, 2012 (as amended).
According to a notification issued here, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor will serve a four-year term, with an initial tenure of two years commencing immediately. The term may be extended for an additional two years based on satisfactory performance, in accordance with Section 12(6B) of the Act.
However, the appointment is subject to the outcome of a Review Petition currently pending before the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan. The petition challenges the Order dated April 16, 2025, in CPLA No. 4335/2024.
The Vice-Chancellor’s salary and service conditions will be governed by the Department’s Notification No. SO(U-II)HE/3-1/2022/121-55 dated May 27, 2022.
This significant development comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in higher education institutions across the province. – APP/ENGINEERING REVIEW
