Tag: Vc

Acting GCU VC following in predecessor’s footsteps

LAHORE - Government College University (GCU) Acting Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Ikramul Haq is nowadays coming in for a lot of criticism for trying to appoint his handpicked GCU Deputy Registrar Nauman Jamil as registrar, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Sources in GCU said Haq and GCU Registrar Faisal Khurshid, whose extended term is going to end on April 12, want to have Jamil appointed as registrar before a regular VC is appointed and stop a fair audit. They alleged that Jamil, who

Sexual harassment – HEC task force set to grill VC

LAHORE - The task force against sexual harassment at universities under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is planning to question Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran for not taking action against two faculty members allegedly involved in sexually harassing two female students and other corrupt activities, Pakistan Today has learnt.
According to HEC sources, the VC's repute has been damaged after academic corruption and sexual harassment at the

PU VC inaugurates five-day workshop at IBB

LAHORE - Punjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran on Monday inaugurated a five-day workshop on "Computational Resources for Protein Modelling", at the Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology's (IBB) auditorium. Dr Clair Naylor from the UK will deliver two video lectures during the workshop. The basic objective of the workshop is to deal with protein structure-function relationship and application on the principles in designing protein molecules for increasing

GCU gets acting VC

LAHORE - Prof Dr Ikramul Haq, a noted biotechnologist and Sitara-e-Imtiaz professor, took charge as acting vice chancellor (VC) of the Government College University (GCU) on Thursday. The Old Ravians' Union thanked Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Education Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman on Ikram's appointment. Prof Ikarm was working as GCU Faculty of Science and Information Technology dean and Institute of Biotechnology director. He did his post doctorate from Cornell University,

Lord Nazir calls on PU VC

LAHORE - UK House of Commons Member Lord Nazir Ahmed on Saturday visited the Punjab University (PU) and called on Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran at the varsity's New Campus.
Matters of mutual interest and academic and research collaboration between the PU and British universities were discussed in the meeting. The VC briefed Nazir about the ongoing academic and research projects of the varsity and said that special focus is being given to research promotion and huge funds

UoE VC briefs HEC on academic programmes

Lahore - University of Education (UoE) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Farhat Saleem briefed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) about various programmes offered by the university. The VC also updated the HEC about edifying activities on the campuses. QEC Director Dr Saeed Akhter, Division of Arts and Social Sciences Director Dr Muzaffar Abbas, HEC Executive Director Dr Sohail Naqvi, Member Academics Sheikh Altaf, other senior faculty and HEC members participated in the briefing session.

PU VC assures IPP students their problems will be resolved

LAHORE - Punjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran on Tuesday held a meeting with students of the Institute of Plant Pathology (IPP) at the Al-Raazi Hall of the Centre for Undergraduate Studies and assured them of resolving all their problems.
The PU VC, on request of students, allowed student representatives to meet him today (Wednesday) as efforts are already being made to provide them relief. While discussing problems of IPP students, Kamran said that he had a

PMA and YDA demand new UHS VC

LAHORE - The University of Health Sciences is facing administrative irregularities. The policy of the current administration to award top positions to only students of private medical institutions is leading to deterioration of the standard of medical education in Punjab.
This situation of medical colleges has raised concerns amongst members of PMA and YDA. PMA office bearers and Dr Salman Kazmi in association with YDA office bearers demanded Punjab government to terminate

Old Ravians beat VC XI in festival match

LAHORE - The Old Ravians XI on Friday beat the Vice Chancellor's XI by 58 runs at the festival annual cricket match at the Government College University Lahore's Oval Ground. Old Ravians, under the captaincy of former Test cricketer Saleem Malik, decided to bat first after winning the toss.
Old Ravians scored 171 runs in 15 overs. Batting maestro and distinguished Old Ravian Saleem Malik scored a quick fire 88 runs off just 42 balls. His innings included 8 fours and 6 sixes.

UHS needs regular VC

Lahore - The Punjab government needs to appoint a regular vice chancellor to run the affairs of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Punjab, as appointment of an ad hoc vice chancellor working for the last 4 years has "deteriorated" university standards, Young Doctors Association (YDA) office bearers said on Tuesday.
YDA central office bearers Dr Rana Sohail, Dr Salman Kazmi, Dr Aslam Rao, Dr Usra Sadaqat, Dr Khuda Bukhsh have further added the UHS administration is a hub of

KEMU celebrates its 150 years – No regular VC yet to...

LAHORE - The King Edward Medical University (KEMU) started its 150 years celebrations, but the institution still awaits a regular vice chancellor (VC) since it was granted university status five years ago, showing how serious the provincial government is in dealing with the premier medical institution.
The KEMU is the oldest seat of medical education in Pakistan and was awarded university status, as result of the long overdue demand of the medical profession and its alumni. The

HEC concerned over anti-PU VC momentum

LAHORE: Higher Education Commission (HEC) officials and some Punjab University (PU) faculty members have expressed concerns over protests against PU Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran by pro-Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) teachers and the Academic Group members on the issue of delegating Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (PEEDA) Act 2006 powers to the VC, Pakistan Today has learnt.
The officials and teachers said that they relied on the VC and his efforts for

Doda appointed AIBA youth commission VC

LAHORE: Pakistan Boxing Federation President Doda Khan Bhutto has been appointed vice chairman of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) youth commission while Secretary Pakistan Sports Board Anti-doping Commission Dr. Waqar Ahmed has been selected as member of AIBA Medical commission by AIBA.
Doda said that it would be an honour to work with AIBA and he will do his best for the promotion of the game in countries like Pakistan. Doda is currently in Muscat as a chief-de

Abducted VC asks govt to get him released before 20th

PESHAWAR: Abducted vice chancellor of the Islamia University, Professor Ajmal Khan, on Sunday appealed to the government to expedite efforts to secure his release.
In his second video message, the abducted professor said his captors had given November 20 deadline and "if the government failed to come to the negotiation table before that, they will kill me". He said that the government should initiate efforts for his liberation, as he was in poor health.
Khan said it was

Unfazed by protests, UET VC gets fourth extension

Varsity faculty members, FAPUASA were demanding Akram's removal
Punjab CM, who had earlier appointed him, approved his fourth extension
LAHORE
Despite the protests of Federation of All Pakistan University's Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) seeking removal of University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lieutenant General (r) Muhammad Akram, Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, in his capacity as the varsity's chancellor, extended his contract for the fourth time under

LUMS VC appoints second provost

LAHORE
The Vice Chancellor of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) appointed Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qureshi as the second provost of LUMS for a three-year term, on Wednesday.
His appointment is effective as Chief Academic Officer of the university. Dr. Qureshi will be responsible to monitor academic activities, office of students' affairs, the registrar and the library in coordination with the office of the vice chancellor. The provost works closely with the deans of the

PU VC says students should learn from the Afghans

Lahore
Punjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran advised students to learn from the Afghans. The statement of the vice chancellor surprised students as it was interpreted as supportive of the Taliban. PU Director Public Relation Khawaja Tahir stated that the VC's statement only meant to advise hard work.
Addressing a grand reception hosted in honor of over 2000 newly- admitted students, the vice-chancellor stated that apart from textbooks, students should