[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has established a Fact-Finding Committee to investigate allegations of harassment involving students and faculty members at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.
The committee comprises distinguished individuals, including Professor Dr. Muhammad Ali, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Muazzam Ijaz, Rector of the National University of Technology, Professor Dr. Najma Najam, Rector of Noor International University, Lahore, Professor Dr. Tahira Aziz Mughal, Rector of Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore, and Dr. Mazhar Saeed, Advisor (P&D and Finance), HEC.
All committee members have been formally appointed, and the terms of reference for the investigation have been provided. The primary responsibility of the committee is to conduct an impartial and thorough inquiry into the reported incidents. It will gather information from various sources, including print, electronic, and social media, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the matter.
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Additionally, the committee will assess the implementation of the HEC’s policy on sexual harassment and suggest corrective measures and disciplinary actions for any administrative oversights that may have contributed to such incidents in higher education institutions.
HEC urges all higher education institutions to fully cooperate with the committee’s inquiry and submit detailed reports within 21 days.
The appointed committee members will be compensated appropriately for their services, and all relevant expenses will be borne by the HEC.
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