Controversy surrounds Comsats University Islamabad (CUI) as its interim leadership, helmed by an interim rector, has recently made alterations to a clause in its statute, sparking allegations of favoritism in faculty appointments.
Since the departure of Dr. Mohammad T. Afzal, the university has been under the stewardship of interim rector Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar, who oversees operations until a permanent rector is appointed. However, this interim arrangement has been fraught with challenges, including allegations of favoritism in hiring practices.
Faculty members have voiced concerns over perceived breaches of protocol and favoritism in recent appointments, particularly in the selection of department heads. They claim that amendments made to the statute expanded the pool of candidates for these positions, allegedly to benefit certain individuals favored by the interim rector.
These claims are supported by references to established protocols and legal documentation, including a letter from the Establishment Division regarding the authority of the University Senate in such matters. Additionally, allegations of improper handling of harassment cases and student transfers have further fueled discontent among faculty members.
In response to these allegations, the university’s management has refuted the claims, asserting that decisions were made in accordance with established rules and regulations. They maintain that the interim rector has the authority to manage the university’s affairs and that changes to the statute were approved by the syndicate, not unilaterally by the rector.
Despite these assurances, concerns persist among faculty members regarding transparency and fairness in university governance. As the search for a permanent rector continues, it remains to be seen how these issues will be addressed and resolved within the university’s administrative framework.
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