The Search Committee formed to appoint vice chancellors for public sector universities in Sindh has finalised a shortlist of three candidates for the position of VC for Dow University of Health Sciences.
After conducting interviews with 17 shortlisted applicants — selected following a detailed scrutiny of credentials — for two days, the committee has recommended three names: Pro Vice Chancellor of Dow University, Professor Dr Nazli Hossain; former pro VC Professor Dr Jahan Ara; and Professor Dr Khalid Ashrafi. Dr Shahid Rasool, Medical Superintendent of JPMC, did not make it to the final list.
According to sources within the Sindh Universities and Boards Department, the shortlisted names have been forwarded to security agencies for clearance. After receiving security clearance, the department will send the final summary to the Controlling Authority of Universities. The chief minister will then make the final appointment from among the three recommended candidates.
A total of 23 candidates had applied for the prestigious post. The Search Committee comprised key stakeholders, including the outgoing Chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission, Secretaries of College Education and Universities & Boards Departments, and former VCs Dr Saeed Qureshi and Dr Kartar Dewani, who served as permanent members of the panel.
The final decision is expected following the completion of the security vetting process.
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