Former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Iqar Ahmed Khan in the University on behalf of Governor Punjab 228 Declaring the appointment null and void as unilateral, illegal and political, press conference at the Press Club

Faisal Aba d (94 News City Reporter) Faisalabad Agricultural University, Faisalabad, former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Iqar Ahmed Khan, on behalf of the Governor of Punjab, in the University 228 Termed the order annulling the appointments as unilateral, illegal, and political. Talking to the media at Faisalabad Press Club, Dr. Iqar Ahmad Khan said that this decision is an attempt to establish political influence on educational matters, which will not only prove harmful to the academic quality of the university but also to its administrative structure. He said that the order of the Governor of Punjab gave the impression that 228 The appointments are made without advertisement, which is completely baseless. All appointments were made through legal process, through advertisements and after necessary approvals. He further said that according to the University Act, the Vice-Chancellor 17 Above-grade appointments are not allowed, and all appointments are made with the approval of the Finance and Planning Committee, Syndicate, and the Senate, which also includes representatives of the Governor. Dr. Iqar Ahmad Khan termed the Punjab Governor's decision as political interference in academic affairs, saying that such decisions weaken the administrative structure of the university. He said that the decision gives an impression that the governor of Punjab wants to control educational institutions on political grounds, which will adversely affect the quality of higher education. He explained that 2022 The legal process was completed for all the appointments, in which thousands of candidates applied. The eligibility of each applicant was examined in detail and unsuitable candidates were given an opportunity to appeal. The Selection Board and the Syndicate approved the appointments with a full quorum, which included High Court Judges, representatives of the Punjab Public Service Commission, and other experts. Dr. Iqar Ahmed Khan termed the decision of the Punjab Governor as a direct attack on the academic standards of the university, saying that if the decision is upheld, academic and research activities in the university will suffer irreparably. He said that already to the university 35,000 At least for students 1,100 Teachers are needed, but only now 700 There are full-time teachers. He said that this decision of the Governor of Punjab has been taken for political purposes and it will harm not only the university but the entire education system. He further said that this order challenges the autonomy of the educational institution and unnecessarily politicizes the administrative affairs of the university. Dr. Iqar Ahmad Khan emphasized that this decision of the governor will be challenged in court and the right of the university will be protected by fulfilling all legal requirements. He said that this matter is not only of the university but of the independence and autonomy of the educational institutions, which will not be allowed to be affected on political grounds. Dr. Iqar Ahmad Khan said that educational institutions need to be kept free from politics so that students and teachers can perform their duties without any pressure.