PESHAWAR, November 5, 2026: Renowned academician and economist Dr Nasser Ali Khan has assumed charge as Vice President of the City University of Science and Information Technology (CUSIT), Peshawar, with his appointment effective from November 2, 2026.
Dr Khan brings more than four decades of experience in higher education, academic leadership, institutional development and public service. Holding a PhD in Economics, he has served in several senior positions at leading educational institutions and regulatory bodies across Pakistan.
He previously served as Director of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar, from 2003 to 2012. During his tenure, the institute expanded its academic programmes, research activities and professional development initiatives, strengthening its position among the country’s business schools.
Dr Khan also served as Member (Operations and Planning) at the Higher Education Commission (HEC), contributing to higher education policy, institutional planning, quality assurance and capacity-building initiatives.
He subsequently served as Vice Chancellor of the University of Haripur, where he oversaw academic reforms and institutional development.
Among his major contributions was the establishment of the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) in Haripur. As its Project Director and founding Rector, he played a central role in developing the institution through international academic partnerships, with a focus on applied sciences, technological innovation and industry-oriented education.
Welcoming Dr Khan, City University expressed confidence that his leadership and experience would strengthen academic standards, research, innovation and institutional development.
The university said his appointment would support its efforts to enhance educational quality and expand its contribution to higher education and society.