Karachi: Professor Dr. Waseem Qazi has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi for a four-year term following approval by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. An official notification confirming the appointment has also been issued. ARY News
Dr. Qazi currently serves as Vice Chancellor of Karachi Metropolitan University and previously served as Vice Chancellor of Iqra University. ایکسپریس اردو
The search committee constituted for the appointment had awarded Dr. Qazi 86 marks, followed by Dr. Moazzam Ali Khan with 74 and Dr. Shafiqur Rehman with 71. The three shortlisted candidates were subsequently interviewed by the Sindh chief minister. ARY News
The University of Karachi’s permanent vice-chancellor position had been vacant since July 28, 2026, following the completion of Dr. Khalid Iraqi’s term. During the interim period, additional charge was assigned to NED University Vice Chancellor Dr. Tufail Ahmed Jokhio. ایکسپریس اردو
Dr. Qazi’s appointment formally brings the selection process to a close and places the university under a permanent vice-chancellor for the next four years