The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Higher Education Department has formed a committee to review appointments in public sector universities. These appointments were made during the caretaker government period.
The decision was announced through an official notification. It aims to ensure transparency in recruitment across universities in KP.
The committee will conduct a detailed review of hiring cases in all public sector universities. Officials said the focus will be on verifying recruitment procedures.
According to the notification, all appointments made between January 22, 2023, and February 29, 2024, will be reviewed. These cases will fall under a formal inquiry process in KP.
The Higher Education Department said the committee will check whether rules were properly followed. It will also examine possible irregularities in appointments.
Officials stated that the purpose of the review is to improve accountability in KP universities. It also aims to strengthen merit-based hiring practices.
The department has directed registrars of all public sector universities to cooperate fully. They must appear before the committee with complete recruitment records.
These records will be carefully examined during the inquiry. The committee will review files, documents, and related appointment data.
The KP Higher Education Department said the initiative is part of broader governance reforms. It is focused on improving transparency in higher education institutions.
Authorities believe that reviewing past appointments will help restore public trust. It will also ensure fairness in recruitment processes across KP.
The inquiry will cover multiple universities across the province. Officials said all institutions must provide complete support to the committee.
Education authorities emphasized that merit and transparency are key priorities in KP. They said strict compliance with rules is necessary in all future recruitments.
The committee is expected to complete its review and submit findings soon. Further action will be taken based on the final report and recommendations.
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Officials said the process will be carried out in a fair and structured manner. The goal is to strengthen governance and accountability in KP’s higher education system.
