Sarwar rejects HEC’s decision to limit VC’s authority

The Universities’ Chancellor and Governor Punjab Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar have rejected the decision regarding limiting the authority of Vice-Chancellors of the universities, which is a part of a 60-page document for universities issued by the Higher Education Commission.

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According to reports, the Higher Education Commission did not take Sarwar on board while deciding to limit the authorities of Vice-Chancellors, while Vice Chancellors of various universities have registered complaints against the matter to Education Minister, Shafqat Mahmood.

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After facing the strong refutation from the governor, the government has adjourned any enactment or law-making regarding the matter. The new decision will be taken only after the mutual counsel of the Governor of Punjab and all the Vice Chancellors.