Governor reviews IUB administrative, financial affairs

LAHORE:Chancellor/Punjab Governor M Balighur Rehman Friday presided over a high-level meeting at Governor House to take stock of the administrative and financial affairs of Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB).

During the meeting a relevant body that was constituted to look into the affairs of the varsity presented a report to the Governor. The Governor directed the IUB Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Naveed Akhtar and other officers to resolve the financial issues of varsity as a priority. He also directed the VC to hold a meeting of the Syndicate and take decisions promptly.

He also emphasised that the varsity should send the case of additional grant immediately to the government as per its requirements so that it can be implemented soon. It is worth mentioning here that from 2013 to 2018, the federal grant of the university increased continuously, while after 2018, a continuous decrease in the grant was observed. The Governor said timely payment of salaries of teachers and staff should be ensured. He said quick and durable steps should be taken to set the varsity in the right direction. He called for reduction of unnecessary expenses and generation of revenue in such a way that fees are not increased. Previous inquiry reports of the Chief Minister Inspection Team (CMIT), Higher Education Commission, and Higher Education Department were also discussed in the meeting.

On the occasion, the Governor issued instructions that the Punjab government should take necessary steps in the light of these reports. He directed that all these reports should also be presented before the Syndicate so that the Syndicate can take correct decisions in the light of the report presented by these important departments.

The Governor said the varsity should re-examine the agreement of the academic block construction project, which was stalled due to a dispute with a private company, and ensure its early completion.