Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad Assumes Charge as Vice Chancellor of The University of Haripur

Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad Assumes
Charge as Vice Chancellor of The University of Haripur

Haripur:(Special Representative)According to Global times News Agancy Europe,Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad formally assumed charge as the Vice Chancellor of The University of Haripur today, marking the beginning of a new phase of academic and institutional leadership at the University.Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad has been appointed Vice Chancellor by the Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 12(1) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities Act, 2012, as amended in 2024. He has been appointed for a total period of four years, comprising an initial tenure of two years, followed by a further two years subject to satisfactory performance.The new Vice Chancellor assumed charge at the University in the presence of Registrar Riaz Muhammad and other senior university officials, who welcomed him and extended their best wishes for a successful tenure.Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad is an accomplished academic and administrator with extensive experience in higher education. Before his appointment as Vice Chancellor, he was serving as Dean Faculty of Geo Sciences, University of Punjab, Lahore.Upon assuming charge, the Vice Chancellor expressed his resolve to further strengthen academic excellence, quality research, innovation, good governance and student-centered initiatives at The University of Haripur. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, merit, transparency and professionalism in advancing the University’s academic mission and institutional development.The University of Haripur also expressed its sincere gratitude to the Honorable Chancellor, the Honorable Pro-Chancellor, the Secretary Higher Education, and the Higher Education, Archives and Libraries Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for their support and facilitation in the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor. The University acknowledged their continued guidance and support in promoting academic excellence and institutional advancement.The University community warmly welcomed Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad and expressed confidence that his academic experience, leadership and vision would contribute significantly to the continued growth, development and academic standing of The University of Haripur.