Editorial: In a humiliating way, four vice-chancellors of public universities in Balochistan were removed by the Governor/Chancellor the other day. Although, violations of laws and rules are nothing new in Balochistan, the country's least-developed but resource-rich province. Without any inquiry or investigation, the VCs of the University of Balochistan, Balochistan Univesity of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Loralai University, and Lasbella Science and Marines University were removed from their positions. The sources within the Balochistan government cited the expiry of the tenure of the two VCs as the main reason behind the removal. However, the two VCs' tenure was scheduled to be expired in September and October this year. What was the reason behind this haste? The answer is simple. We are still alien to rules and regulations and consider our mighty official, political and social positions above the law. As per the Balochistan Universities Act 2022, the government can initiate an investigation against any VC in the case of corruption/moral corruption or illegal use of power. The government can only remove the said VC if allegations are proven against him. The Act clearly says that the VC has to be given the opportunity to defend himself against any allegations. Whereas, Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar removed all with a stroke of a pen without any investigation. Undoubtedly, there have to be no prolonged tenures of the VCs like Dr. Farooq Ahmed Bazai remained the VC for 17 years of the BUITEMS. He had to be changed. We have only an objection over the humiliating way, he was removed. There had to be a dignified and respectable way for the removal of VC who is also a teacher. No word from the government or Governor's house about the fate of VC Sardar Bahadur Khan (SBK) Women's University. There were repeated allegations against the VC SBK. Nevertheless, the VC SBK managed to meet the Governor and brief him about her university. The SBK has also been given the task to recruit 9000 teachers. Repeated complaints came about in the process of recruitment by the SBK and gives more answers than questions.
File Photo: Governor Balochistan, Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha posing for a photograph with VC and students of BUITEMS: Photo provided by Governor's House

 

Syed Ali Shah      

QUETTA: Governor Balochistan, Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha has distributed degrees among 800 graduates passed from the Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS). The University organized its 17th convocation at its main Takatu Campus on Saturday.

The Governor also distributed 75 gold medals among the students who had demonstrated the best performance in examinations. Politicians, educationists, faculty members, students, and people belonging to various walks of life participated in the Convocation.

“The future of the country and province is in your hands”, Governor Agha said while addressing the ceremony organized in the university. He said educated youth play a crucial role in the development and prosperity of the country and nation.

Governor urges students to double their efforts

The Governor urged students to double their efforts for the development and prosperity of the country and nation. “Now a big responsibility on your shoulders”, Mr. Agha mentioned.

Syed Zahoor Agha stated that faculty members, administration, and students of BUITEMS have played an important role in the promotion of higher education in the province. He urged the students to conduct research studies and share them with policymakers so that they could frame better policies.

A large number of parents of the newly passed male and female graduates were also present on the occasion.

BUITEMS is one of the prestigious educational institutions in the country. The university was also ranked among 600 top universities in Asia. It was the only university from Balochistan, which came in an international ranking.

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