Qaim justifies transfer of powers to control universities
Karachi : 28 September : The chief minister on Thursday defended the decision to transfer powers to control the universities in Sindh to the government from the governor, saying it was aimed at bringing a drastic improvement to the condition of the universities and the quality of education.
Further amendments to the universities’ law were being considered to ensure that the objective was achieved, he said while presiding over a meeting at the CM House.
The meeting reviewed the progress of the committee constituted to deliberate on legal and administrative aspects for effective governance.
Shah mentioned that there were many old problems facing the universities, but there were some procedures that could help overcome them.
We have to evolve such a strategy with legal cover that creates a congenial atmosphere not only for the academic faculty but students as well. The future of our nation depends upon the education and it is high time to standardise the education institutions once and for all.”
The committee held a discussion on a proper and effective piece of legislation for the composition of the syndicate, the selection of the vice chancellor, pro-vice chancellor, registrar, controller of examination and finance director through a transparent way.
The committee was assigned to give the final touches to proposals in this regard and submit a report immediately.
The chief minister directed the members of the committee to evolve a procedure that could resolve all bottlenecks which had been experienced in the past.
Meanwhile, the chief minister said a scheme for construction of the 15 stories New Sindh Secretariat Building was approved to provide a pleasant working environment, efficient disposal of official work and to facilitate the people who used to come to Karachi for their official work. He was talking to the Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani, who called on him at the Chief Minister House. Another scheme for residential facility to the MPAs was also under consideration, he said.The news.
