Former Punjab University VC arrested

[Zarvan]

I heard.its done by current vc of UOS and yesterday they terminated a prof javed iqbal on sexual harrasment case.who was bro in law of this arrested vc. Many uni peoole calling it politics done by current vc.

Could be but let see

Dr. Mujahid married Dr. Shazia after divorce from first wife. Dr. Shazia cannot be his student because the two are in distinct fields. Why his marriage an issue?

Merit above popularity in the case of appointment on an important seat.

People can go abroad for higher education by obtaining scholarships. PU offer many: http://pu.edu.pk/page/show/scholarships2.html

You studied in Law College?

His marriage is an issue because Dr Shazia was a junior when she was made Principal

 

[LeGenD]

Do you know she was an AP ? how can an AP be appointed as HOD? When there were several seniors available for the post?

She was promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor in order to be eligible for HOD seat in Law College. As I highlighted earlier, a panel of local and foreign experts recommended her promotion due to her qualifications and number of publications. HEC allowed this.

Sami Uzair and other ppl had personal issues with VC... whom even female profs had accused of sexual advances and whatnot...

However I do like Dr Shazia for doing her bit for PULC.

Yes, lot of politics in PU unfortunately.

Sexual harassment allegations are simply allegations from pro-Sami group. Nothing came out of them.

Good to know.

His marriage is an issue because Dr Shazia was a junior when she was made Principal

She was junior but better qualified for the coveted position. Dr. Mujahid could not make her HOD of Law College out of thin air. There was due process in which a panel of experts recommended her for promotion to rank of Associate Professor and be eligible for coveted position.

Opposition challenged her appointment as HOD of Law College in LHC but failed to de-seat her. What does this tell you? Merit trump all.

 

[Dubious]

renowned academic

Renowned shouldnt need to pull strings to get to the top position...

 

[LeGenD]

Renowned shouldnt need to pull strings to get to the top position...

Elaborate please.

 

[Dubious]

Elaborate please.

Safarish/ wrongful promotions/ bribing/ kissi ka haq marna all this is not needed when you are renowned ...it maybe needed to become renowned when you are nobody but when you are renowned you dont need it...your work speaks louder than the position!

 

[LeGenD]

Safarish/ wrongful promotions/ bribing/ kissi ka haq marna all this is not needed when you are renowned ...it maybe needed to become renowned when you are nobody but when you are renowned you dont need it...your work speaks louder than the position!

You don't know anything and speaking with ignorance - just parroting what critics of Dr. Mujahid are known for.

Dr. Mujahid is paying the price for taking a stand against Jamaat and reforming Law College. His troubles started with these moves.

Also, when you are VC of PU - you are subject to unprecedented pressures from political figures and even law institutions, to appease them. PU is not a private institute whose VC could say NO to everybody. Still, Dr. Mujahid refused to appease politicians and judges in certain matters. One judge took refusal as an insult and ruined any chance for Dr. Mujahid to have a 3rd term as VC even though he was top choice again. He might have made some bad judgements, but he was/is merit-oriented and made sure that he did not appoint a wrong man on any seat (minimum criteria met). And there is no question mark over his brilliance.

NAB is mistreating Dr Mujahid, and people will react.

FYI: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/46...tice-handcuffs-former-PU-VC-Dr-Mujahid-Kamran

And why single out Dr. Mujahid among all VC? Do you think others did not Safarish/ wrongful promotions/ bribing/ kissi ka haq marna?

 

[Dubious]

You don't know anything and speaking with ignorance - just parroting what critics of Dr. Mujahid are known for.

It is not parroting if she was not placed in the position fairly...It is called HAQ MARNA! And no matter how good one is...it is wrong to be promoted based on ANYTHING but merit and within the system!

He might have made some bad judgements, but he was/is merit-oriented and made sure that he did not appoint a wrong man on any seat (minimum criteria met). And there is no question mark over his brilliance.

Apparently there is! THAT is why he was ARRESTED not just removed!

And why single out Dr. Mujahid among all VC? Do you think others did not Safarish/ wrongful promotions/ bribing/ kissi ka haq marna?

One has to start SOMEWHERE! More than Half of Sindh probably is on safarish and I would like to see them vanish too so hopefully this goes up and down the ladder!

You seem to overlook this part!

His marriage is an issue because Dr Shazia was a junior when she was made Principal

 

[LeGenD]

It is not parroting if she was not placed in the position fairly...It is called HAQ MARNA! And no matter how good one is...it is wrong to be promoted based on ANYTHING but merit and within the system!

Seniority is not merit for promotions in academia - qualifications, foreign exposure and publications count as per criteria of HEC.

Apparently there is! THAT is why he was ARRESTED not just removed!

No question mark on his academic brilliance. What are your credentials in comparison?

NAB shall do its job but ARRESTING Dr. Mujahid (like a criminal) was an ill-advised move and is inviting condemnation from all sections of society.

https://www.samaa.tv/news/2018/10/cjp-nab-chief-take-notice-of-mujahid-kamrans-handcuffing/

https://nation.com.pk/13-Oct-2018/hec-summons-high-level-meeting-against-majahid-kamran-s-arrest

Wait and watch.

One has to start SOMEWHERE! More than Half of Sindh probably is on safarish and I would like to see them vanish too so hopefully this goes up and down the ladder!

NAB should look into more pressing matters first.

You seem to overlook this part!

Being wife of someone is a problem? I disagree with this view.

If your wife was a working lady and brilliant in her field, and you were in the shoes of VC, and your wife decided to contest for the position of HOD, and scored highest marks in the formal evaluation process - you would have denied her this right?

Dr. Shazia's appointment as HOD of Law College was challenged by her rival in the LHC, and LHC ruled in her favor. Her appointment is on merit - fulfill requirements of HOD - and LHC legalized her right.

Think before you type something.

 

[Dubious]

Being wife of someone is a problem? I disagree with this view.

Being a wife and getting perks is a problem...

IF he is as clean as you state so...He will walk scott free in no time..NS did and WE ALL KNOW he is dirty as they come!

Think before you type something.

Think before you side someone...I am just waiting for the whole thing to unroll..IF NS like scoundrel can walk free it should be no big deal for a "clean and honest" man as you claim, right?

 

[LeGenD]

Being a wife and getting perks is a problem...

This is your perception, and flawed at that.

The wife in this case, was eligible for the post of HOD due to her performance and academic brilliance. And she got it.

Yes, your husband being the boss, is helpful. However, VC of PU is not all-powerful. He has to abide by the rules of the university (and HEC) to appoint an individual on a post.

In PU, Syndicate (having internal and external members) approves any appointment on a post. VC needs to convince this body to appoint an individual on a post, or it won't be possible. Prior to approval from Syndicate, there is due process; suitable candidates are shortlisted and interviewed by a panel of experts (internal and external). At this stage, it is up to the candidate to convince the panel, or risk drop. Dr. Shazia was subjected to these norms for her appointment as HOD of Law College, and HEC did not object. Her rivals in Law College challenged her appointment in LHC but LHC ruled in her favor as well. Therefore, Dr. Shazia's appointment as HOD of Law College is on merit and have legitimacy.

However, Dr. Mujahid's opponents multiplied due to his attempts to make members of Jamaat accountable, and refusal to appease everybody. Some of his opponents commenced a vicious campaign on the media to malign him, and he also had a clash with a judge of LHC (a member of Syndicate) on an unknown issue, and this backfired on him.

NAB is free to investigate all kinds of allegations and charges of corruption in relation to Dr. Mujahid but treating him like a criminal is ill-advised. He is not a criminal, period.

A country which have little regard for the sanctity of its brilliant academicians, has no future. Holy Prophet (PBUH) held all teachers in high regard.

 

[Dubious]

Yes, your husband being the boss,

On foreign soil that is called conflict of interest and therefore can cause legal problems! Not sure if Pakistani laws operate the same way...but by law if your husband is your boss...it is clear conflict of interest and therefore anyone can raise a finger and ask to look into it!

He is not a criminal, period.

That...we will see in trial now wont we? That is the purpose of the arrest...And if he is innocent, he can waltz free! I mean Pakistan justice system is monkey judiciary even criminal like NS can walk free so why fret?

 

[H!TchHiker]

I wish Rao anwar the murderer of Naqeeb mehsud would have been presented like that...