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Four regular Deans appointed at IUB

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BAHAWALPUR, Oct 12 (APP): The Higher Education Department, Government of Punjab, has issued notifications for the appointment of four regular Deans at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), following approval by Punjab Governor and Chancellor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan.
According to the notifications, Prof Dr Amir Sohail has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Languages, Prof. Dr. Qaiser Jabeen Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. Rao Imran Habib Dean of the Faculty of Law, and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amjad Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The appointments have been made with immediate effect for a period of three years or until the respective appointees attain the age of superannuation, whichever occurs earlier.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Kamran congratulated the newly appointed Deans and extended his best wishes to them for a successful tenure.
He expressed confidence that their academic expertise, professional experience and leadership capabilities would contribute significantly to strengthening academic standards and promoting research, innovation and institutional development at the university.
The Vice Chancellor emphasized that effective academic leadership, collaborative decision-making and efficient administration were essential for achieving the university’s educational and research objectives. He expressed hope that the newly appointed Deans would work closely with faculty members, researchers and university administration to enhance the quality of teaching, encourage research activities and create further opportunities for academic and professional growth. He also underscored the importance of collective efforts to improve educational standards, foster an environment conducive to learning and research, and further strengthen the university’s academic reputation at national and international levels.
The appointment of regular Deans in four faculties marks an important step towards reinforcing the academic leadership and administrative structure of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The university administration expressed optimism that the appointments would help advance its mission of providing quality education, promoting research and innovation, and contributing to social and economic development through higher education.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)