VCs barred from appointing PVCs without CM approval

VCs of all universities must submit panel of three senior professors to govt for each vacant position

Our Correspondent February 17, 2026 Less than a minute read

After many years Karachi University resumes degree awarding institutes to seven colleges. PHOTO: PIXABAT

KARACHI:

Karachi. Minister for Universities, Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, has taken a strict stance on the appointment of Pro Vice-Chancellors (PVCs) and acting Vice-Chancellors (VCs) in public universities. He announced that no Vice-Chancellor of a government university will now be allowed to assign the charge of a Pro Vice-Chancellor at their discretion.

All appointments will require the prior approval of the controlling authority, the CM. Vice-Chancellors of all universities must submit a panel of three senior professors to the govt for each vacant position.