The Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has directed the Vice-Chancellor of Punjab University (PU) to investigate allegations made by both male and female students of the School of Communication Studies against a recently appointed dual national professor. The complaint accuses the professor, Dr. Hanan Ahmad, of discouraging students and expressing views contrary to societal norms.
Murtaza Omer Bhatt, Deputy Director for Administration and Facilitation at the Punjab Higher Education Commission, conveyed in a letter to the Vice Chancellor that students have reported Prof. Dr. Hanan Ahmad of promoting LGBTQ+ agenda, as well as discussing topics related to sex and body shaping during lectures. The letter dated February 12, 2024, urged the Vice Chancellor to thoroughly examine the matter and provide findings.
The complaint alleges that Professor Hanan Ahmad frequently uses inappropriate language towards both university staff and students. One complainant expressed concern in a letter to the Punjab Higher Education Commission, questioning the relevance of such topics in Dr. Ahmad’s lectures and suggesting possible personal issues due to his unmarried status.
Furthermore, the complaint states that Dr. Ahmad behaves inappropriately towards students, presenting himself as a much younger individual and inviting female students to contact him at any time. Allegedly, female students have expressed discomfort in his presence, prompting some to report the matter to the school’s Director, Dr. Nosheena Saleem.
However, according to the complainant, Dr. Saleem failed to address the issue adequately, instead praising Dr. Ahmad and reprimanding students for their complaints. The complainant also noted that Dr. Saleem’s relationship to Dr. Ahmad, being his sister, may have influenced her actions. This situation has left students feeling powerless to voice their concerns within the school environment.
The complainant emphasized the importance of teachers serving as sources of inspiration rather than discouragement. They lamented the lack of support within the university and expressed frustration at Dr. Ahmad’s apparent disregard for Punjab University’s reputation.
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