Governor Punjab should communicate his concerns in writing: CM Punjab

Maryam Nawaz confirms her father Nawaz Sharif will depart for a short trip to London for a medical checkup

If the Governor Punjab has a problem with those who have been appointed as a Vice Chancellors, he should communicate that in writing, and the government will sincerely look into his concerns, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said talking to The Express Tribune, seemingly in a bid to de-escalate the matter.

With the Governor Punjab taking a stand against the procedure of the appointment of VCs of Punjab Sector Universities, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said that they have thoroughly scrutinized the candidates and have chosen the best people for the slot of VCs.

She said however if, Governor is to be believed and some lapses have occurred, then his office should communicate to us in writing and we will look into it.

She said that they do not want any misgiving in Punjab and will want to work in tandem with entire state machinery.

Some TV channels also reported the CM as saying that he had accused the Governor of trying to get his own man appointed for the slot of VC however these reports were refuted by the Information Minister.

Earlier this week, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider told The Express Tribune that he primarily had two objections over appointment of VCs, one that the appointment process was not transparent and secondly proper procedure as is given in law for the selection of VCs was not followed.

He elaborated that law requires the government via search committee to forward three names in alphabetical order. Selection of the one candidate is the prerogative of the Governor.

Here in this instance, one name of each university was forwarded to my office. My office should not be mistaken for a post office, a proper scrutiny process will have to be followed for appointment of VCs.

When a summary was sent in contravention of law, so the number of days as required for Provincial legislation cannot be applied in this instance.

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz when asked about Party President Nawaz Sharif's expected visit to London, she said that his medical checkup is due and this visit will be nothing but routine.

She said that party president Nawaz Sharif will return within ten days after getting his checkup done.