QAU VC stresses good governance
As many as 11 teachers of Islamabad’s Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) have figured among the top two per cent researchers but the institute is in financial crunch. PHOTO:EXPRESS/FILE
Quaid-e-Azam University Vice-Chancellor Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar has vowed to introduce practices of good governance by enabling statutory bodies to conduct regular meetings and make decisions without interruption.
In an interview with APP on Thursday, he highlighted the university's progress on multiple fronts, ranging from new initiatives to governance.
He also emphasised the importance of good governance and novel initiatives as the university's priority.
According to Dr Niaz, the proper functioning of these bodies will build trust among stakeholders and help the institution achieve its objectives effectively.
Within three weeks after Dr Niaz Ahmed joined the university, a meeting of the finance and planning committee, selection board and syndicate have taken place.
Dr Niaz Ahmad is a distinguished scholar and academician with a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Leeds, UK. He has held significant positions in academia over the years. He has recently assumed the charge as the vice-chancellor of Quaid-e-Azam University.
Dr Niaz elaborated that financial sustainability and resource generation were among the main challenges faced by the university.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 7th, 2023.