Punjab Governor and Chancellor of the University of Gujrat (UoG), Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, has directed the university administration to initiate the process for appointing a Pro-Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the university’s governing legislation.
The directive, issued on November 2, 2026, followed a review of relevant administrative and legal matters concerning the appointment process at the University of Gujrat.
According to the directive, the Vice-Chancellor has been asked to coordinate with the Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) and submit a panel comprising the three senior-most eligible professors, along with their curricula vitae and relevant recommendations.
The instructions outline the administrative steps required to move forward with the appointment process under the applicable provisions of the University of Gujrat Act, 2004.
The development highlights the role of coordination between the university administration and provincial higher education authorities in completing statutory academic appointments.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor position forms part of the university’s academic and administrative structure, supporting institutional leadership and the management of academic affairs.
The proposed process provides an opportunity to strengthen academic administration through the participation of senior faculty members and established institutional procedures.
The university administration and the Higher Education Department are expected to undertake the necessary procedural steps in accordance with the relevant legal framework.
The Governor’s directive marks a step towards completing the Pro-Vice-Chancellor appointment process and supporting continuity in academic administration at the University of Gujrat.