Peshawar (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi is extremely angry with the education system in the province. He stated that, in the Supreme Court, the legal adviser of the provincial government’s remarks over VCs’ appointment were based on distortion of facts.
Governor Misrepresentation in the Supreme Court
Governor Kundi clarified that he did not send a summary for appointing vice-chancellors to the Governor’s House. He has requested the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of this matter. Conference of Allama Iqbal Open University in Peshawar, Kundi expressed his concern over the appointment process of acting vice-chancellors in seven top universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Which violated legal procedures. The summary for these appointments was sent to the Governor’s House afterwards. The provincial government then returned with objections due to its illegality.
Governor Concerns Over Education Management
Governor Kundi expressed his disappointment with the state of the educational system in the province. He mentioned that the appointments for vice-chancellors in 24 universities have yet to be finalized. Despite the Academic Search Committee completing the selection process. He had previously still needed to be the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, urging him to expedite the appointment process to prevent university administrative and educational crises.
Expansion Without Quality
Kundi criticized the provincial government for increasing the number of universities without adequately considering the quality of education. He emphasized the need for prompt appointments of vice-chancellors to ensure proper administration and improve educational standards in the universities.
Key Points
Misrepresentation in Court: The provincial government’s legal counsel falsely claimed that they sent summaries for appointing vice-chancellors to the Governor’s House.
Illegal Appointments: Acting vice-chancellors were appointed in violation of the law. Objections were subsequently raised when the summaries for these appointments were returned.
Request for Judicial Notice: Governor Kundi has requested misrepresentation in the Supreme Court.
Administrative Delay: Although the Academic Search Committee has completed the selection process. The appointment of vice-chancellors in 24 universities is still pending completion.
Quality of Education: The number of universities has increased without a corresponding focus on improving the quality of education.
Urgent Action Required: Governor Kundi has called for urgent action to complete the appointment process to prevent further administrative and educational crises.
