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Minimising Loss? PU VC Quits Over Land Issue, Not Impending Inquiry

PU Old Campus: PU VC Quits Over Land Issue
Dr Zafar Mueen Nasar had been facing opposition from inside the varsity and HED Minister Syed Raza Ali Gillani over alleged financial  irregularities

 

In a rather unexpected move on Friday, Punjab University’s (PU) Vice Chancellor Zafar Mueen Nasar tendered his resignation to the Punjab governor, apparently over the issue of the government asking the varsity to give away two kanals of its prime land to a religious organisation for building a seminary.

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A Few Beatings Later, Sindh CM Regularises 21,000 Teachers

Teachers protesting in Karachi: Sindh CM Regularises 21,000 Teachers
Regularised teachers include those who cleared NTS test for contractual appointment as well as those who cleared Sindh and Iqra University tests

 

Following several violent police crackdowns and baton charge on Sindh teachers protesting for regularisation and promotions for the past several; days, the province’s chief minister has finally issued directives for the regularisation of 21,000 teachers, besides approving promotion of others.

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SC Summons VCs, Governor’s Son in Cases Regarding Law, Medical Colleges

SC hears cases regarding law, medical colleges
SC notes every private medical college maintains own merit, fee structure

 

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has summoned vice chancellors of nine public universities across Pakistan while conducting hearing into a petition concerning affiliation of sub-standard law colleges.

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