Apex court dismisses VC LCWU over violating of merit during appointment  

F.P. Report

LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar suspended the newly appointed vice-chancellor (VC) of Lahore College for Women University.

During the hearing of suo motu notice on Sunday at Lahore registry, regarding the reports of Dr Uzma Quraishi, as VC LCWU appointment at the post without merit.

Dr Uzma while appearing before the court after being summoned, she clarified the court that Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal had no role in her appointment after the chief justice remarked that they are aware of Iqbal’s role in the matter.

CJP remarked that it is very strange and point of wonder that how seniors were sidelined in the appointment process and showed dismay over the state of education in Punjab.

Dr  Uzma pleaded the court not to suspend her as it would affect her reputation but the court observed that she can plead her case afresh in front of a search committee.

Punjab Higher Education Minister Raza Ali Gillani informed the bench that Quraishi’s appointment was not undertaken in his tenure but added that the inquiry of the matter was forwarded to him for which a committee has been established.

Moreover, the apex court on Sunday ordered the removal of several interim VCs of public universities in Punjab and ordered permanent appointments in their place.

The court also ordered that the senior most faculty member should be made the interim VC for the time being.