NO.SO(U-IV)HED/10-1/MISC/UVASS
05-March-2025
Higher Education, Archives & Libraries Department, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KPK Government Appoints Interim Vice Chancellors for Two Universities:
In a significant development for higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Higher Education, Archives & Libraries Department has issued a new government notification assigning additional charge of Vice Chancellors for two universities. This decision has been taken under Section 12 A(1) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024 to ensure smooth administrative operations until the appointment of regular Vice Chancellors.
According to the official notification dated March 5, 2025, Prof. Dr. Shakeeb Ullah, currently serving as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Gomal University, D.I. Khan, has been assigned additional charge of the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Swat. Similarly, Prof. Dr. Safdar Rehman Ghazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Science & Technology, Bannu, will now oversee the University of Lakki Marwat.
These appointments are aimed at ensuring academic continuity and institutional management in the interim period. Stay updated with the latest government notifications for further updates on higher education policies, university leadership, and faculty appointments. Notification Describes;
GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
HIGHER EDUCATION, ARCHIVES &
LIBRARIES DEPARTMENT
Dated Peshawar the 05th March, 2025
Notification
NO.SO(U-IV)HED/10-1/MISC/UVASS: In exercise of powers conferred under Section-12 A(1) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024, the Competent Authority in Higher Education Department has been pleased to assign additional charge of the office of Vice Chancellors of the following universities to the Vice Chancellor mentioned against each till the arrival of regular Vice chancellor with immediate effect in supersession of previous notifications:
| S. No. | Name of University | Assign Additional Charge to |
| 1 | University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Swat | Prof. Dr. Shakeeb Ullah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Gomal University D.I Khan |
| 2 | University of Lakki Marwat | Prof. Dr. Safdar Rehman Ghazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Science & Technology, Bannu. |
SECRETARY
GOVT. OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Section Officer (U-IV)
Temporary Leadership for Stable Academic Administration in KPK Universities:
The Higher Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken an important step to maintain stability in the administration of public sector universities by appointing interim Vice Chancellors. With these temporary leadership roles, the government aims to ensure uninterrupted academic and administrative operations while the selection process for regular Vice Chancellors continues.
For students, faculty members, and education stakeholders, it is essential to stay informed about government notifications and higher education reforms in KP. The government’s commitment to academic excellence and administrative efficiency remains a top priority, and further developments on VC appointments and university policies will be closely monitored.
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