Islamabad University of Health Sciences and Emerging Technologies, Islamabad Act, 2024

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THE ISLAMABAD UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND 
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, ISLAMABAD ACT, 2024 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
 
1.   Short title and commencement 
2.   Definitions 
CHAPTER-II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
 
3.    Establishment and incorporation of the University 
4.    Powers and functions of the University 
5.    Jurisdiction 
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc. 
7.  Teaching and examinations in the University 
 
CHAPTER-III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
8.   Officers of the University 
9.   The Patron 
10.  Visitation 
11.   The Chancellor 
12.  Removal from the Board of Governors 
13.   Vice-Chancellor 
14.   Appointment and removal of the Vice Chancellor 
15.  Pro-Vice-Chancellor of academic and research 
16.  Pro-Vice-Chancellor of administration and finance 

 
  
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17.   Dean 
18.  Registrar 
19.  Treasurer 
20.   Controller of Examinations 
21.    Director quality enhancement cell 
22.   Director office of research, innovation and commercialization 
23.  The Resident Auditor 
 
 
CHAPTER-IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
24.   Authorities 
25.  Board of Governors 
26.  Powers and functions of the Board of Governors 
27.  Academic Council 
28.  Powers and Functions of the Academic Council 
29.  Constitution, functions, and powers of other Authorities 
30.  Appointment of committees by certain Authorities 
 
 
 
CHAPTER-V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
 
31.  Statutes 
32.  Regulations 
33.  Amendments and repeal of Statutes and Regulations 
34.  Rules 
CHAPTER-VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
 
35.   The University Fund, its Accounts and Audit 
 
CHAPTER-VII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
36.   First Statutes 
37.   Service of the University 
38.   Benefits and insurance 
39.  Removal of difficulties 
40.   Bar of Jurisdiction 
 
SCHEDULE 
 
 
 
  
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THE ISLAMABAD UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND 
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, ISLAMABAD ACT, 2024 
 
[4th April, 2024] 
ACT NO. I OF 2024 
 
An Act for the establishment of Islamabad University of Health Sciences and Emerging 
Technologies 
  
  WHEREAS it is expedient to establish Islamabad University of Health Sciences and  
Emerging Technologies (IUHT) at Islamabad for the purposes appearing hereinafter:  
 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
 
   1.  Short title and commencement.―(1) This Act may be called the Islamabad University 
of Health Sciences and Emerging Technologies, Islamabad Act, 2024.  
 
 (2)  It shall extend to the Islamabad Capital Territory.  
 
 (3)  It shall come into force at once. 
 
 2.  Definitions.―In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context:― 
 
(a)  “Academic Council”  means the Academic Connell of the University; 
 
(b)   “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University specified in 
section 24; 
 
(c)  “Board” means the Board of Governors of the University; 
 
(d)  “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; 
 
(e)  “Chairperson”  means the head of a Teaching department of the University; 
 
(f)  “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission set up under the 
Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002); 
 
   (g)  “Company” means “ABLE LEARNING (PRIVATE) LIMITED” , 
registered  under the companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017); 
 
(h)  “Constituent Unit”  means an institute or college, by whatever name 
described, maintained, and administered by the University; 
 
(i)  “Dean” means the head of a Faculty of the University; 
 
(j)  “Department” means a teaching department of the University; 
 
 
  
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(k)  “Director” means  the  administrative  head of a constituent college or 
institute or school or campus of the University; 
 
 (l)  “Faculty” means the faculty of the University;  
  
(m)   “Government” means the Federal Government; 
 
 (n)    “IUHT” means the Islamabad University of Health Sciences and Emerging 
Technologies, Islamabad, 
 
(o)  “Patron” means the Patron of the University; 
 
(p)  “Prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules made under 
this Act;     
(q)  “Principal”  means Principal of  a Constituent  Unit of the University; 
(r)  “Pro Vice Chancellor” means  Pro-Vice-Chancellor  of the University; 
  (s)   “Search Committee”  means the Search Committee set up by the Board of 
Governors under this Act; 
 
   (t)    “Statues”, “Regulations” and “Rules” means prescribed Statutes,   
Regulations and Rules made under this Act; 
 
 (u)  “Teacher” means Professor, Associate Professor, Assist ant Professor,  
Lecturer,  Demonstrator and Instructor engaged whole-time by  the University  
or by its  constituent Campus, College, Institute and such other persons as may 
be declared to be as teacher by Regulations;  
 
(v)  “University” means Islamabad University of Health Sciences and Emerging 
Technologies (IUHT); and 
 
(w)  “Vice Chancellor” means  the   Vice-Chancellor   of  the University.   
 
 
CHAPTER-II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 3.   Establishment and  incorporation of the University.―(1) There shall be established a 
University to be called the Islamabad University of Health Sciences and Emerging Technologies 
(IUHT), Islamabad consisting of the Paton, the Chancellor, the Vice -Chancellor, members of the 
Board of Governors, the Deans, the Chairpersons of  the teaching  departments, the  members of the  
Academic Council and such other full-time officers and members of the staff of the University.
 
  
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 (2)  The  University shall be a body corporate by the name of Islamabad University of Health 
Sciences and Emerging Technologies (IUHT), Islamabad having perpetual succession and a common 
seal, and may sue and be sued by the said name.  
 
  (3) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and 
immovable, and to lease, sale or otherwise transfer any movable and immovable property which may 
have become vested in or been acquired by it. 
 
 (4)  Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the 
University shall have academic, financial, and administrative autonomy, including the power to 
employ officers, teachers and other employees on such terms as may be prescribed under this Act. 
In particular, and without prejudice to the authority granted to the Commission by the law, the 
Government or an authority or auditor appointed by the Government shall have no power to question 
the policy underlying the allocation of resources approved by the Board of Governors in the annual 
budget of the University. 
 
(5)  The University shall be liable to provide facilities to the representatives of the Higher   
Education Commission, Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and  
other relevant organizations for visitation to enable  them to verify that  the University  is  maintaining 
appropriate academic standards. 
 
 (6)  The University shall be required to strictly comply with the constitutional provisio ns,   
ideology of Pakistan, law and abide by the social, religious, ethical, and cultural ethos, values, and 
respect cultural and religious sensitivities.  
 
 
 4.   Powers and functions of the University .―The University shall  have the following 
powers and functions:― 
 
(a)    to provide for  instruction in such branches of learning as it may deem fit  and 
to make provisions for teaching, research and development of technologies 
and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such other  fields 
or branches of study as the Board of Governors may determine; 
 
(b)   to make provisions for research and other services for the advancement and  
dissemination of  knowledge in such a manner as it may determine;  
 
(c)  to institute programs for the exchange of students and teachers  between the 
University and  Higher Education Institutes  inside as well as outside Pakistan;  
 
(d)     to prescribe courses of studies in health, sciences, emerging technologies and  
such other branches of learning as the university may determine; 
 
(e)       to select, admit, teach, and examine students; 
 
  
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(f)       to hold  examinations  and confer on or award degrees, diplomas, certificates,   
and other academic distinctions to and on persons who  have passed its 
examinations under prescribed conditions; 
 
                          (g)      to confer honorary degrees and distinctions on approved persons in the manner 
prescribed; 
 
(h)   to enter into agreements, contracts and arrangements with universities, 
organizations, institutions, bodies, and individuals for the purpose of carrying 
out functions and activities in Pakistan or abroad; 
 
 (i)   to  establish  faculties,  teaching  departments, campuse s, colleges, institutes, 
museums, and other centers of learning for the development of teaching and 
research and to make such arrangements for their  maintenance, management  
and administration as it may prescribe; 
 
(j)  to institute Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant Professorship, 
Lectureship, and any other posts and to appoint person  thereto;   
  
(k)  to  provide and support the academic developments for the faculty of the 
University;  
 
(1)   to decide tea ching methods and strategies to ensure the most effective  
educational and training programs; 
 
(m)  to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, 
medals, and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
 
(n)    to create posts for teachi ng, research, administration, and other related 
functions and to appoint persons thereto; 
 
(o)  to receive and manage  property transferred and grants, bequests,  trusts, gifts, 
donations, endowment, and other contributions made to it, and  invest any 
funds representing such property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, 
endowments, or contributions. To convert one  kind  of property  into another, 
in such a manner as it may deem tit; 
   
(p)     to develop and implement fund raising plans; 
 
(q)  to demand  and receive fees and other charges as it  lay determine;  
  
(r)    to appoint members of various bodies and committees , as the Board may 
determine, for  academic, administrative, and co-curricular activities; 
 
 (s)  to appoint such officers and members of the staff as necessary and prescribe 
terms and conditions and powers and duties of such officers and staff;  
 
  
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 (t)  to establish and support teaching hospitals; 
 
 (u)  to supervise and control the discipline  of the students of the University and to 
promote extra-curricular and recreational activities of students and to make  
arrangements for promoting their health;  
 
(v)    to provide career counseling and job search serv ices to its students and 
alumni; 
 
(w)    to maintain linkages with alumni; and 
 
(x)  to do all such other acts and things as may be requisite to further the  objectives   
of the University as a  place of  promotion of education,  learning and research. 
 
  5.   Jurisdiction.―The  principal seat  of the  University  shall be at  Islamabad  and it may 
set up any number of campuses, colleges, and institutes at such places in Pakistan and abroad as may 
determine by the Board of Governors subject to prior approval of the Higher Education Commission  
(HEC). 
 
 6.  University open to all classes, creeds, etc.―The  University shall be open to all persons 
of either gender and of whatever religion, race, cast, creed, class, colour or domicile who are 
academically qualified for  admission to the courses of study offered by the University and no such 
person shall be denied the privileges  of the University on the  ground of religion,  race, caste, creed, 
class, colour or domicile. 
 
  7. Teaching and examinations in the Uni versity.―(1) All recognized teaching, 
professional  and technical training in various courses shall be conducted by the University or its 
constituent colleges or units in the prescribed manner and may include lectures, tutorials, discussions,  
seminars, demonstrations, trainings distance learning  and other methods of instruction as well as 
practical work in the laboratories, hospitals, workshops and other governmental or private 
organizations subject to policies prescribed by the Commission. 
  
 (2)   The  authority  responsible  for organizing  recognized  teaching shall be such, as may 
be prescribed. 
 
 (3)   The University  may  associate  external examiners  for the conduct of examinations or 
other duties as may be prescribed. 
 
 (4)  The   University may  prescribe syllabi, courses of  studies and instructions for the conduct 
of studies and shall abide by the directions given by the HEC, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council 
and other Accreditation Councils. 
 
  (5)  A degree shall not be awarded to a student unless he has passed an examination in  Islamic 
Studies and Pakistan Studies at the bachelor’s degree level or in case of a N on-Muslim student  in 
Ethics and Pakistan Studies at his option. 
 
  
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CHAPTER-III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 8.  Officers of the University .―The following shall be the officers of the University, 
namely:― 
 
(a)   the Patron; 
 
(b)    the Chancellor; 
 
(c)  the Vice-Chancellor; 
 
(d)  the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; 
 
(e) the Deans; 
 
(f)  the Chairperson  of the Teaching Departments; 
 
(g) the Directors of the Campuses, Colleges and Institutes; 
 
(h)  the Principal of constituent units; 
 
(i)  the Registrar; 
 
(j)  the Treasurer; 
 
(k)  the Controller of Examinations; 
 
(l)  the Director Quality Enhancement Cell;  
  
(m)    the Resident Auditor; and 
 
   (n)   such other persons  as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Rules or regulations 
 to be the officers of the University. 
 
 9.  The Patron .―The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall be the Patron of 
the University. 
 
 (2)  The Patron shall, when present, preside at the Convocation of the University. In the  
absence of the  Patron, the Chancellor shall preside over the Convocation  of the university.  
 (3)  Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to  confirmation by the 
Patron.  
 
 10. Visitation.―(1) The Patron may  in accordance with the terms and procedures as may be 
prescribed, cause an inspection or inquiry to be made on his own motion or at the request of the  
Commission in respect of any matter connected with the affairs of the University and shall, from 
time to time, direct any person or persons to inquire into or carry out inspection of― 
 
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(a)  the University, its building, laboratories, libraries, and other facilities;  
 
(b)   any institution, department or hospital maintained by the University; 
 
(c)    the adequacy of financial and human resources; 
 
 (d)     the teaching, research, curriculum, examination, and other matters of the 
University; and 
 
(e)    such other matters as the Patron may specify. 
 
 (2)   The Patron shall com municate to the Board of Governer s his views with regard to the 
result of visitation and shall, after ascertaining the views of the Board, advice the Board on the action 
to be taken by it.  
 
 (3)  The  Board  shall, within such time as may be specified by the Chancellor, communicate 
to him su ch action, if any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the results of 
visitation. 
 
  (4)  Where the Board does not, within the time specified, take action to the satisfaction of 
the Patron, the Patron may issue such directions as he deems  fit and the Board shall comply with 
such directions. 
 
 11.  The Chancellor.―(1) The Chancellor of the University, who shall preferably be a person 
of eminence in letters, sciences, or social work, to be appointed by the Able Learning Company 
(Private)  Limited on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
 (2)  The Chancellor  shall  supervise the overall  functioning of the University. 
 
 (3) The Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Governors.  
 
 (4)  If the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Authority or orders of any officer 
are not in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Regulations, or the Rules, he 
may after calling upon such Authority or officer to show cause in writing, appoint a five member 
review committee to examine and report to the Chancellor. The Review Committee shall be drawn 
from persons of eminence in academics and in the fields of law, accountancy and administration. 
 
 (5) The Chancellor may subject  to the provisions  of this Act  in his discretion, delegate  all  
or any of the powers and functions of an y Authority, officer, or employee of the University to any 
authority, officer, or employee. 
 (6) Should the Chancellor be incapacitated from acting as such due to absence or any other 
cause,  the Vice-chancellor or a nominee of the Chancellor shall act for him.   
 
 
  
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 12. Removal from the Board of Governors. ―(1) The Chancellor may, upon the  
recommendation of the review committee, remove any person from the membership of the Board of 
Governors on the ground that such person― 
 
(a)  has become of unsound mind; or 
 
(b)  has become incapacitated to function as member of the Board of Governors; 
or 
 
(c) has been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude; 
or 
 
(d) has absented himself from three consecutive meetings without just cause; or  
  
(e)  has been guilty of misconduct, including use of position for personal 
advantage  of any kind, or gross inefficiency in the performance of functions. 
 
 (2)  The  Chancellor shall  place  the recommendations of review committee before  the Board 
of Governors  and remove  any  person  from  the membership of the  Board of Governors  on a 
resolution calling  for removal of such  person supported  by at least three -fourths  of the members 
of the Board of Governors:  
 
 Provided that before passing such resolution the Board of Governors shall provide the 
member concerned  a fair hearing:  
 
 Provided further that the provisions of this section shall not be applicable to the Vice -
Chancellor in his capacity as member of the Board of Governors. 
 
 13.  Vice-Chancellor.―(1) The  Vice-Chancellor, who shall  be an eminent educationist,  
scholar and distinguish administrator with sufficient experience in the relevant field shall be  
appointed by the Chancellor on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
 (2)   The Vice-Chancellor shall  be  the Chief Executive  Officer of the University   responsible   
for  all  administrative and academic functions  of the University  and for ensuring that the provisions  
of this Act, Statutes, Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed  in order to promote the general 
efficiency  and good  order of the University. The  Vice-Chancellor  shall  have all powers prescribed 
for  this purpose,  including  administrative control  over  the officers, teachers and other employees 
of the University. 
 
 (3)  The Vice-Chancellor  shall,  if present, be entitled  to attend  any meeting of any Authority  
or body of the University. 
 
 
  
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 (4)  The  Vice -Chancellor  may, in an emergency that  in his opinion requires immediate   
action  ordinarily  not in the competence of  the Vice-Chancellor,  take such action as he may consider 
necessary  and shall, thereafter as soon as possible, report his action to the Chancellor. 
 
 (5)  The Chancellor shall be responsible for implementation of the decisions of the Board  
and  for the effective execution of programs of the University in accordance with the policies and  
guidelines formulated by the Board. 
 
  (6)  At any time when the office of the Vice-Chancellor is vacant, or the Vice-Chancellor is 
absent or is unable to perform the functions of the office due to illness or some other cause, the 
Chancellor shall make such arrangement  for the performance of the duties of the Vice -Chancellor 
as he may deem fit. 
 
  (7)   The Vice-Chancellor shall also have the power to― 
 
(a)        promote  the general efficiency and  good order of the University. 
 
                                                (b)       direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take up such 
assignments in connection with examination, administration and such other 
activities  in the University as he may consider necessary for the purposes of 
the University; 
 
(c)    make appointments of such categories of employees of the University, in    
such  manner as  may be prescribed by the Statutes; 
 
(d)    suspend, punish and remove any employee from the service of the University, 
in accordance with prescribed  procedure, exc ept those appointed by or with 
the approval of the Board of Governors; 
 
 (e)   create and fill temporary posts; 
 
 (f)  submit plans of work and budget  estimates of  the University for consideration  
and approval of the Board; 
   
(g)  sanction all expenditure provided for in the approved budget; 
 
(h)    sanction by re-appropriation amount not exceeding an amount specified by the 
Board of Governors for an unforeseen item not provided in the budget and 
report it to the Board in the next meeting; 
 
(i)  appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the University  
after receiving panels of the names from the relevant authorities; and 
 
(j)    exercise  and perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed. 
 
 (8)   The Vice-Chancellor shall  preside at the Convocation  of the University in the absence 
of the Chancellor. 
 
 
  
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 (9)   The Vice-Chancellor shall present an annual report before the Board of Governors within 
three months of the close of the academic year.  The annual report shall present such information as 
regards the academic year under review as may be prescribed, including disclosure of all relevant 
facts pertaining to― 
 
(i)  academics; 
 
(ii) research; 
 
(iii)   administration; and 
 
(iv)  finances.  
 
 (10) The Vice -Chancellor’s annual report shall be made available, prior to its presentation 
before the Board of Governors, to all officers and University Teachers and shall be published in such 
numbers as are required to ensure its wide circulation.   
   
 14.  Appointment  and  removal of the Vice Chancellor.―(1)  The Vice-Chancellor shall   
be appointed by the Chancellor on the basis of recommendations made by the Board of Governors 
initially for a period of four years. 
 
 (2) A Search Committee for the recommendation of persons suitable for appointment as Vice-
Chancellor  shall be constituted  by the Board of Governors on the date and in the manner  prescribed 
by the Statutes and shall consist of two eminent members of soci ety nominated by the  Chancellor,  
of whom one shall be appointed the Convener, two members of the Board of Governors, two  
distinguished University Teachers who are not members of the Board of Governors and one  
academician of eminence not employed  by the University. The Search Committee shall  remain  in 
existence  till the  time of appointment of the next Vice-Chancellor made by the Chancellor. 
 
  (3) The persons proposed by the Search Committee for appointment as Vice -Chancellor  
shall be considered by  the Board of Governors and a panel of three, in order of priority, shall be 
recommended by the Board of Governors  to the Chancellor: 
  
 (4)   The tenure of Vice -Chancellor shall be renewed  for another term of four years by the 
Chancellor on receipt of a resolution of the Board of Governors. 
 
 (5)  The Board of Governors may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf passed  by three -
fourths  of its  membership,  recommend to the  Chancellor the removal of the Vice -Chancellor  on 
the ground of inefficiency,  moral turpitude or physical  or mental  incapacity or gross misconduct,  
including  misuse of position for personal advantage  of any kind: 
 
 Provided that  the Chancellor may make a reference  to the Board of Governors stating the  
instances  of inefficiency,  moral  turpitude or physical or mental  incapacity or gross misconduct  on 
the part  of the Vice -Chancellor that have come to  his notice. After consideration of the  reference  
the Board of Governors may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf pa ssed by two -thirds of its 
membership, recommend to the Chancellor the removal of the Vice-Chancellor: 
 
 
  
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 Provided further that prior to a resolution  for the removal of the Vice-Chancellor  being voted  
upon the Vice Chancellor  shall  be given an opportunity of being heard.   
  
 (6)  A  resolution  recommending  the  removal  of the Vice-Chancellor shall be submitted  to 
the Chancellor forthwith. The Chancellor  may accept the recommendations and order removal of 
the Vice-Chancellor or return the recommendations to the Board of Governors for reconsideration. 
 
 15. Pro-Vice-Chancellor of academic and research.―(1) The Board of Governors (BoG) 
shall nominate the Pro-Vice-Chancellor from amongst five senior Professors of the University, for a 
term of three years. 
 
  (2)  The Pro-Vice-Chancellor  shall be responsible to― 
 
(i)  coordinate all academic and research  activities of the University  and  shall 
be responsible to schedule and  conduct academic and  research audit of all  
faculties, Institute or Centers of the University; 
 
 (ii)  establish academic and research cooperation and col laboration with local or 
foreign universities of repute;  
 
 (iii)  scrutinize and process all research proposals for approval including 
arrangment for necessary funding; 
 
(iv)  commercialization  of  Research and development work; 
  
(v)  establish linkages with industry to facilitate research; 
 
(vi)  facilitate internship and placement of students; 
 
(vii)  establish  Institute alumni  data bank  and its regular upgradation; 
 
(viii)   selection, admission and monitoring of students in foreign University of 
repute; and 
 
(ix)  represent  in all   outside  meetings whenever the Vice-Chancellor is unable to 
do so. 
 
     (3) The Board of Governors or the Vice -Chancellor may assign any other functions to the 
Pro-Vice-Chancellor: 
 
 Provided that Board of Governors may, on the advice of the Vice Chancellor, terminate the 
appointment of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academies and  Research) on grounds  of inefficiency or 
misconduct  in  accordance with prescribed procedure. 
 
  
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 16. Pro-Vice-Chancellor of administration and finance. ―(1) The Board of Governors  
shall nominate the Pro -Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) on the recommendations of 
Vice-Chancellor of the University. 
 
 (2) The  minimum qualifications and experience necessary for appointment to the post of the  
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration and  Finance) shall be as prescribed.    
 
 (3)  The Pro -Vice-Chancellor Administration and Finance) shall supervise, undertake,  and 
coordinate all administrative and financial activities of principal seat of the Institute―  
  
 (i)  The  Pro -Vice-Chancellor of administration and Finance shall exercise the 
administrative and financial powers as delegated by the Board of Governors; 
 
(ii)    The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of administration and finance shall be the convener  
of all the financial, administrative, and other relevant committees of the 
University; 
 
(iii)  The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of administration  and finance shall perform the duty 
of Member Finance Committee and sign the payment cheques  as co-signatory 
with  Director Finance;    
 
(iv)    The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible  to process  and pay medical 
bills of officers and other staff of the University; 
 
 (v)  The Board of Governors  (BoG), or the Vice-Chancellor may assign any other 
functions to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of administration and Finance:  
 
Provided that the Board of Governors may, on the advice of the Vice -
Chancellor terminate the appointment  of the  Pro -Vice-Chancellor  of 
Academics  and Research on  grounds of inefficiency or misconduct  in  
accordance  with  prescribed procedure. 
 
 17.  Dean.―There shall be a Dean  for each Faculty who shall be the Convener of the Board 
of Faculty and he shall be responsible for the academic affairs of the  faculty. He shall  be appointed 
by the Board, from amongst the  senior professors of the University on the recommendations of the 
Vice-Chancellor and subject to  the conditions that― 
 
 (a)    the Dean shall hold office for three years and eligible for re-appointment  
  
 (b)  the Dean shall present candidates for admission to degrees except honorary 
degree in  the  courses falling within the purview of the faculty; and 
 
 (c)  the Dean shall exercise such other powers and perform other duties as may be 
prescribed. 
 
  
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 18. Registrar.―(1) There shall be a Registrar of the University to be appointed by the Board 
of Governors on the recommendations of the Selection Board on the such terms and conditions as 
may be prescribed.  
 
 (2)  The experience as well as the professional  and  academic qualifications necessary for 
appointment to the post of the Registrar shall be as may be prescribed. 
 
 (3)   The Registrar shall  be a full-time officer of the University and shall― 
 
(i) be the administrative head of the secretariat of the Univer sity and be 
responsible for the provision of secretariat support to the Authorities of the 
University; 
 
(ii)    be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the 
University; 
 
(iii)   maintain a register of registered  graduates in the  prescribed manner;  
  
(iv)    supervise the process of election, appointment, or nomination of members to 
the various authorities and other bodies in the prescribed manner; and  
(v) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
 
 (4)  The Board of Governor s may, on the advice of the Vice -Chancellor, terminate the  
appointment of the Registrar on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed 
procedure. 
 
 19. Treasurer. ―(1) There shall be a Treasurer  of the University to be appointed by the 
Board of Governors on the recommendations  of the Selection Board on such terms and conditions 
as may be prescribed. 
 
  (2) The experience and the professional and academic qualifications necessary for 
appointment  to  the post of the Treasurer shall  be as may be prescribed. 
 
   (3)   The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Institute and shall―  
  
(i)    manage the assets,  liabilities,  receipts, expenditures , funds and investments 
of the University; 
 
(ii)  prepare  the annual  and revised budget estimates of  the University and present 
them  to the Finance  and  Planning Committee and the Board of Governors;  
 
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                        (iii)  ensure that the funds of the U niversity are expended for the purposes for      
which they are provided; 
 
(iv)    have the accounts of the University audited annually to be available for 
submission to the Board of Governors within six months of the close of the 
financial year; and 
 
 (v)    perform such other duties as may be prescribed.  
  
   (4)  The Board of Governors may, on the advice of the Vice -Chancellor, terminate the 
appointment of the Treasurer on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed 
procedure.  
 
 20.  Controller of Examinations. ―(1) There shall be a Controller of Examinations, to be  
appointed  by the  Board  of  Governors  on  the recommendations of the  Selection Board,  on  such 
terms and conditions  as may be prescribed.  
  
  (2) The experience and the professional and academic qualifications necessary for  
appointment to the  post of the Treasurer shall be as may be prescribed. 
 
 (3)  The Controller of Examinations shall be a full-time officer of the University and shall be 
responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations and perform such other duties 
as may be prescribed.  
 
 (4) The Board of Governors may, on  the advice of the Vice -Chancellor, terminate the 
appointment of the Controller of Examinations on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in 
accordance with prescribed procedure.    
 
 21.   Director quality enhancement cell.―(1) There shall be a director quality  enhancement 
cell of the University to be appointed by the Board of Governors on the recommendations of 
Selection  Board on  such terms  and conditions, as may be prescribed. 
 
 (2) The minimum experience as well as the professional and academic quali fications  
necessary  for the  appointment  to  the  post of director  quality enhancement cell shall be as may be 
prescribed. 
 
 (3)  The director quality enhancement cell shall be responsible to― 
 
(i)  review the quality standards and the quality of teach ing and learning in each 
subject area;  
  
(ii)   review  the academic  association  with other  institutions  in terms of effective 
management of standards and quality of programs; 
 
 
  
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(iii)  defining clear and explicit standards as points of reference to the review to be 
carried out. It should also help the employees to know as to what they could 
expect from candidates; 
 
(iv)     developing qualifications framework by setting out the attributes and abilities 
that can be expected from the holder of a qualification, i.e., undergraduate and 
graduate programs; 
 
(v)  developing program specifications. These are standards set of information 
clarifying what knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes a  
student   shall  have  developed on successfully completing a specific program; 
 
(vi)  developing quality assurance processes and methods of evaluation to affirm  
that  the  quality of provision  and the standard  of awards are being  maintained   
and to foster curriculum, subject, and staff  development together with 
research and other scholarly activities; 
 
(vii) ensure that the University’s  quality assurance procedures are designed to fit 
in with the arrangements in place nationally and internationally for 
maintaining and improving the quality of Higher Education;  
 
(viii)  developing procedures  and  processes, monitoring and evaluation systems, 
and standards for the following― 
 
(a)  approval of new program; 
 
(b)    annual monitoring and evaluation including program monitoring, 
faculty monitoring and student perceptions; 
 
(c)    Departmental review; 
 
(d)  Student feedback; 
 
(e)  Employer feedback; 
 
(f)   Quality assurance of  undergraduate, graduate  and doctoral programs; 
 
(g)  Institutional assessment and performance evaluation; 
 
(h)   Program specifications; and 
  
(i)    Qualification framework. 
 
 (4)  The director  quality enhancement  cell shall be the member of all statutory bodies  and 
committees  of the University. 
 
 
  
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  (5)  The board of Governors may on the recommendations or advice of Vice -Chancellor, 
terminate the services of the director quality enhancement cell on grounds of inefficiency or 
misconduct in accordance with the prescribed procedure. 
 
  22.  Director office of research, innovation and commercialization.―(1) There shall be a 
Director of the University to be appointed by the Board of Governors on the recommendations of 
Selection Board on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.  
  
  (2) The  minimum experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications 
necessary  for the appointment to the post of Director  shall be as may be prescribed.  
  
 (3)   The Director shall― 
 
(i)    manage and enhance the research activities of the University, develop research 
‘policies and priorities, work for fund raising for research, mobilize faculty  
business  community and  industry  for research commercialization  and   serve  
as an effective a dvocate for research with the university and to its broader 
community of stakeholders and supporters; 
 
(ii)    supervise all aspects of the operation of the Office for Research including 
research administration budgeting, auditing, accounting, human resour ces, 
management and maintenance of facilities and equipment, implementation of 
research contracts and human resources; 
 
(iii)  develop programs and  activities that will increase funding for research  from 
all  public  and private  sources, establish and maintain excellent relationships   
with donors and private sources, oversee proposals development and 
submission; 
 
(iv)  promote the development of public-private partnerships in support of Institute  
research, link the Institute’s research community with  the needs  and  
priorities of the  corporate sector, develop opportunities for applied research 
and explore opportunities for technology transfer and commercialization of 
Institute research including incubators and research parks; 
 
 (v)     responsible to monetize royalty streams from licenses; 
 
(vi)  collaborate with  the  principal liaison  for technical  marking and licensing 
on the commercialization of the University’s IP in coordination with other  
relevant  department  and offices; and    
 
(vii)  Director shall work in close liaison with the office of research and 
development, planning and development, and University’s technology park. 
 
 
  
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 (4)  The Board of Governors may on the recommendations or advice of Vice -Chancellor,  
terminate the  services of  Director  (ORIC) on grounds  of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance 
with the prescribed procedure.  
 
 23. The  Resident Auditor.―(1)  The  Resident Auditor shall  be a whole-time officer of the 
University,  appointed by the Board  in a prescribed manner, and shall  be  responsible  for pre-audit   
of all payments from the University fund.  
 
 (2)  The Board of Governors  may on the recommendations or advice of Vice-Chancellor,   
terminate  the  services of  Resident Auditor  on  grounds  of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance 
with the prescribed  procedure.
 
CHAPTER-IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 24.  Authorities.―The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:―  
 
 (i)  Authorities established by this Act— 
 
 
 (a)  The Board of Governors; and 
 
 (b)  The Academic Council. 
 
(ii)  Authorities to be established by the Statutes:— 
 
 
(a)        The Boards of Faculties; 
(b)        The Board of Advanced Studies and Research; 
(c)        The Board of Studies;  
(d)        The Selection Board; 
(e)        The Finance and Planning Committee;  
  (f)         Search Committee for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor;  
(g)        Quality assurance Committee; 
(h)        Discipline Committee; and 
(i)         Such other authorities as may be prescribed. 
 25. Board of Governors. ―(1) The general supervision and control of the affairs of the 
University and its powers to lay down policies shall vest in the Board consisting of the following, 
namely:― 
(a)   The Chancellor who shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Governors;  
 
  
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(b)  The Vice-Chancellor;  
  
(c)  The Pro Vice-Chancellor;  
  
(d)   one member of the Government not below the rank of Joint  Secretary from 
the concerned Ministry;  
 
(e)  four persons from society at large, preferably two or at least one female being 
persons of distinction in the fields of administration, management, education, 
academics, law, accountancy, medicine, fine arts, architecture, agriculture, 
science, technology, industry, and engineering such that the appointment of 
these persons reflects a balance across the various fields; 
 
(f) one person from amongst the alumni of the University; 
 
(g)  two persons from the academic community of the country, other than an 
employee of the University, at the level of professor or principal of a college; 
 
(h)  four University Teachers (One from each tier i.e., Professor,  Associate 
Professor, Assistant Professor and Lecturer; 
 
 (i)  Nominee of the Higher Education Commission; 
 
(j)  Nominee of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council; 
 
(k)   One Vice -Chancellor of  Public Sector University to be nominated by the 
Chancellor; 
 
(l)    One person nominated by the Able Learning Company;  
 
(m)  One Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor; and  
 
(n)   The Registrar, who shall act as the Secretary of the Board. 
   
  (2)  The numbers of the members of the Board of Governors  may be increased through 
Statutes subject to condition that the total membership of the  Board of Governors does not exceed 
to twenty-one and the increase is balanced, to the extent possible, across the different categories 
specified in sub-section (1).  
  
 (3)  The Members of the  Board, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for three 
years from the date of appointment: 
 
 Provided that  members,  may  serve  on  the  BoG  for  more than  two consecutive terms. 
 
  
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 (4)  The BoG shall meet at least twice in a calendar year.  
 
 (5) Service on the BoG shall be on honorary basis: 
 
 Provided that actual expenses may be reimbursed as prescribed. 
 
 (6)  The office of nominated member shall become vacant if he resigns or  fails to attend  
three  consecutive meetings of Governing  body  without sufficient cause of leave of absence or  his  
nominations is changed  by the Authority nominated him. 
 
 (7)  In the  absence of the Chancellor,  meeting of the BoG shall be presided over by the Vice-
Chancellor. 
 
  (8)  Unless otherwise prescribed by this Act, all decisions of the BoG shall be taken on the 
basis of the opinion of a majority of the members present. In the  event  of the members being evenly  
divided  on  any  matter the person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote. 
 
 (9)  No act or proceedings of the board shall be invalid by reasons only of the existence of  a 
vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of the Board. 
 
 (10) The  quorum  for a meeting  of the BoG shall be two thirds of its membership, a fraction 
being counted as one. 
 
 26. Powers  and  functions of the Board of Governors.―(1) The Board shall subject to the 
provisions of this Act, and the statutes, exercise general supervision over the affairs and management 
of the University.  
  
 (2)   Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Board shall have the 
following powers and functions― 
 
(a)  to approve the  proposed annual plan of work, the annual and revised budgets,   
the annual statement of  accounts and the annual report;  
 
(b)    to hold, control and lay down policy for the registration of the property, finds,  
assets,   resources  and  investments  of  the University including the approval 
of the sale and purchase or acquisition of immovable property;    
  
(c)  to approve financial  resource development plans of the University;  
 
(d)    to  oversee the  quality  and   relevance  of the  University’s academic  
programs  and to review the academic  affairs of the University in general; 
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(e)   to approve the appointment of the Deans, Chairperson of the teaching 
departments, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant  Professors  and  such  
other faculty members and officers, on the  recommendations of the Selection  
Board as may be prescribed; 
 
(f)  to appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed;  
 
(g)    to appoint the members of academic council, on the recommendations of the 
Vice-Chancellor; 
 
(h)    to institute schemes, directions  and guidelines for the terms and conditions of 
appointment of all officers, teachers  and other employees of the University;  
 
(i)        to approve strategic plans;  
 
(j)          to consider and pass the draft Regulations, proposed by the Academic Council: 
 
  Provided that the  Board of Governors may  frame a Statute or Regulation on its  
own initiative and approve it after calling for the advice of the Academic Council as 
the case my be; 
 
                              (k)       to make Statutes and revise them from time to time for the  efficient and          
    effective operation of the university;  
 
                        (l)      to annul by order in writing the  proceedings of any Authority or officer if  
 the  Board is satisfied that such proceedings are not in accordance with the 
 provisions of this Act, Statutes or Regulations after calling upon such  
 Authority or officer to s how cause why such proceedings  should not be 
 annulled; 
 
(m)    to recommend to the Chancellor removal of any member of the Board of  
 Governors  in  accordance  with  the provisions  of this Act; 
 
(n)    to suspend,  punish  and  remove  employee (s) fro m  service  of the  
University whom it  is  empowered  to appoint  in the manner prescribed after 
due enquiry process;  
   
(o)  to remove any person from the membership of any Authority, if such 
person:―  
 
(i)    has become of unsound mind; or 
 
 
  
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(ii)     has become  incapacitated to function as member of such Authority; 
or  
 
(iii)   has been  convicted by a court  of law for an offence involving moral 
turpitude; or    
  
(iv)   has been found indulging in any activity against the interest of the 
University; 
 
(p)  to determine the form, provide for the custody  and  regulate the use of the 
common seal of the University; 
 
(q) to  hold, control  and  administer the  property  and funds and resources of the 
University and raise funds upon such security as may be required under 
Regulations; 
 
(r)  to formulate or approve the principles, policies and plans governing the 
activities  and operations of the University so as to facilitate teaching, research 
and other academic work; 
 
(s)  to create such faculties, departments and institutes and to constitute such 
standing committees, committees, sub -committees, councils and other  
administrative  or  academic advisory bodies as it deems necessary, and review 
their work; 
 
(t)  to create such academic  and administrative  posts  as  it  may deem necessary 
and to suspend and abolish such posts; 
 
(u)  to approve, carryout, vary or cancel contracts on behalf of the University;  
 
(v)  to initiate and approve schemes for achievements of the objectives of the 
 University;  
(w)   to determine the form, and regulate the custody and use common seal of the 
University; and  
(x)  to take such initiatives as it may consider necessary for the efficient and 
effective  management  and functioning of the University. 
 
 (3)   The Board may, subject to the provisions of this Act delegate all or any of the powers 
and functions of any Authority, officer or employee of the U niversity at its main campus, to any 
Authority, committee, officer or employee at its additional campus for the purpose of exercising such 
powers and performing such functions in relation to such additional campus, and for this purpose the 
Board of Governors may create new posts or positions at the additional campus.  
 
 
  
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 27. Academic Council.―There shall be an Academic Connell which shall be the Academic 
body of the University.  The Academic Council  shall consist of the following:― 
 
(a)        the Vice-Chancellor who shall be its Chairperson; 
 
(b)        Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research); 
 
(c)        Pro Vice-Chancellor (Admin and Finance); 
 
(d)        the Deans of Faculties;  
 
(e)        the Chairpersons of Teaching  Departments;    
  
(f )       Heads of the Campuses and Constituent colleges or institutes;   
  
(g)        five Professors including Emeritus Professors; 
 
(h)        one nominee of HEC not below the rank of Director General; 
 
(i)         one nominee of PM and DC 
  
(j)         two eminent scholars to be nominated by the Board; 
 
(k)        two persons of eminence to  be nominated by the Chancellor; 
 
(l)         the Controller of Examinations; 
 
(m)  the Director QEC; 
 
(n)  the Director  ORIC; 
 
(o)  the Controller of Examinations; and  
 
(p) the Registrar who shall act as its Secretary.  
 
 (2)  The Members of the Academic Council shall hold office for three years. 
 
 (3) The Academic Council shall meet at least once in each quarter. 
 
(4)  The  quorum  for  meetings of the  Academic  Council  shall be one half of the total number  
of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
 
  
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 28.  Powers and Functions  of  the Academic Council.―(1)  The Academic  Council shall 
be the  principal  Academic  Body of the University  and shall, subject to provision  of this Act and 
Statutes,  have the powers to lay down proper  standards of instructions, research,  publications,  and 
examinations,  and to regulate,  and promote academic life of the University. 
 
 (2)  Without prejudice to  the  generality of the  foregoing  powers  and provisions of this Act 
and Statues, the Academic Council have the powers to― 
 
(a)  advice the Board on academic matters; 
 
(b)    lay down   proper standards   of instructions,  research   and examinations and  
to  regulate  and   promote the  academic activities of the University;  
 
(c)    regulate the  conduct  of teaching,  research  publications  and examinations; 
 
(d)  approve the policies and procedures pertaining to student-related functions 
including admissions, expulsions, punishments, examinations and 
certification; 
 
(e)  approve  academic  programs  and the  policies and  procedures pertaining to 
the quality of academic programs; 
 
(f)  approve the  policies and procedures assuring quality of teaching  and 
research;  
 
(g)     propose the Board, schemes for the constitution and organization  of faculties,  
teaching departments, colleges or institutes and Board of studies; 
 
(h)  appoint  paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the University  
after  receiving  panels of names from  the relevant authorities; 
  
(i)  institute University programs for the continued professional development of 
University Teachers  at all levels; 
 
(J)    recognize the examinations of other universities or examining bodies as 
equivalent to the corresponding examinations  of the University; 
 
(k)   regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and 
prizes;  
 
(l) frame regulations for submission to Board; 
 
(m)    make regulations for the constitution of faculties and the teaching 
departments; 
 
  
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(n)     prepare an annual report  on the academic performance of the University;   
  
(o)    regulate the conduct and discipline of students and faculty; 
 
(p)    frame regulations on the recommendations of the Board of Faculties and the 
Boards of Studies, prescribing the courses of studies,  and the  syllabi  for all 
University examinations  in accordance with the policy of HEC or PM and 
DC and other regulatory bodies;   
   
(q)   regulate the admissions of students to the courses  of studies and examinations 
in the University; 
 
 (r)  formulate  proposals, for the planning and development of teaching and 
research in the University;   
  
 (s)  recognize the examination s of other universities or examining bodies as 
equivalent to corresponding  examinations  of the University; and 
 
 (t)    perform such functions as may be prescribed by  Statutes or regulations.    
  
 29. Constitution, functions, and powers of other Authorities. ―The constitution,  
functions,, and powers of the Authorities for  which  no specific provision has been made in this Act 
shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Rules and Regulations made thereunder. 
 
 30. Appointment of committees by certain Authorities .―The Board of Governors, the 
Academic Council and other Authorities may, from time to time, appoint such standing, special or 
advisory committees, as they may deem fit, and may nomina te such persons on these committees 
who are not members of the Authorities.  
 
CHAPTER-V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
 
 31. Statutes.―(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a statute may be made to regulate or 
prescribe all or any of the following matters, namely:—   
 
(a)  terms and conditions of service of employees of the University including 
grades or scales of pay, constitution of insurance policy, gratuity, and other 
fringe benefits; 
 
(b)  terms and conditions of appointments of teachers, researchers and officers;  
 
(c)  establishment of additional campuses, faculties, teaching departments, 
institutions, colleges and others academic units; 
 
 
  
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(d) the contents and the manner in which the annual report to be presented by the 
Vice-Chancellor before the Board of Governors shall be  prepared; 
 
(e)  powers and duties of officers and teachers; 
 
(f)  conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements with other 
public or private organizations for the purposes of instruction, research and 
other scholarly  activities; 
 
(g)  conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus; 
 
(h)  award of honorary degrees; 
 
(i)  the University fees and other charges; 
 
(j)  efficiency and discipline of the employees of the University; 
 
(k)  acquisition and administration of properties and investments of the University; 
 
(l)  constitution, functions, and powers of the Authorities of the University; and  
 
(m)  all other matters which under this act are required to be or may be prescribed 
or regulated by Statutes. 
 
  (2)   The draft of the Statutes shall be proposed the Board and sent for  approval to the 
Chancellor. 
 
 (3) The Chancellor shall have the powers to assent to the statutes submitted to him or refer 
them back to the Board for review or reconsideration. 
 
 (4) No statute shall be valid unless approved by the Chancellor. 
 
 32. Regulations.―(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statues, the Academic 
Council may make Regulations, for all or any of the following matters, namely:— 
 
(a)  syllabi and courses of study and research programs leading to degrees, 
diplomas or certificates; 
 
(b)  schemes of studies and research, including the duration of courses, number of 
subjects or papers for examination; 
 
(c)  courses of studies for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University; 
 
(d)  methodology for selection and admission of students and determination of 
fees and other charges for admission to various courses and examinations; 
 
(e)  admission and expulsion of students to and from the University; 
 
(f)  conduct and supervision of examinations; 
 
  
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(g)  conditions under which a person may carry on independent  research to entitle 
him to a degree; 
 
(h)  the conditions under which students shall be admi tted to the courses and the 
examinations of the University and shall become eligible for the award of 
degrees, diplomas, and  certificates; 
 
(i) institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals, prizes and 
financial assistance; 
 
(j)  conduct of convocation and form of costumes; 
 
(k)  maintenance of discipline among students;  
 
(l)  formation of Faculties, Departments and Board of Studies; and 
 
(m)  all other academic matters under this Act or the Statutes, are to be or may be 
prescribed by Regulations.  
 
 (2) Regulations shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall be submitted to the 
Board, which may approve them or withhold approval or re fer them back to the Academic Council 
for reconsideration. 
 
 (3) Regulation proposed by the Academic Council shall not be effective unless it receives the 
approval of the Board of Governors. 
 
 33. Amendments and repeal of Statutes and Regulations .―The procedure for adding to, 
amending or repealing the Statutes and the Regulations shall be the same as prescribed respectively 
for framing or making Statutes and Regulations. 
 
 34. Rules,—(1) The Authorities and the other bodies of the University may make Rules, 
consistent with this Act, Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate all matter relating to the affairs of 
the University which has not been specifically provided for by this Act or that is not required to be 
regulated by Statutes or Regulations, including rules to regulate the conduct of business and the time 
and place of meetings and related matters. 
 
 (2) Rules shall become effective upon approval by the Board. 
 
CHAPTER-VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
 
 35.  The   University  Fund,  its   Accounts  and  Audit.―(1)   The University  shall have 
a Fund to which shall be credited  it’s all income from fees, charges,  donations,  trusts,  bequests, 
endowments, contributions,  grants  and  all other sources.  
  
 
  
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 (2)   All funds generated by a teaching  department, constituent college, or other units of the 
University  through fees consultancy,  research  or provision of other services  shall be made available  
without  prejudice  to the accounts  of the University.  
  
   (3)  The  Accounts of the University shall  be maintained in a bank approved by the governing  
body. 
 
  (4) The accounts  of the University  shall  be maintained  in  such  form and  manner as may  
be determined by the Board and  shall audited ea ch year within four months of the closing of the   
financial year by the Chartered Accountant appointed by the Board. 
  
 (5) The accounts, together with the report of the Auditor thereon shall be submitted to the 
Board for approval.  
 
 (6)   The Auditor’s report shall certify that the auditor has complied with the standards of 
audit and certification  laid down  by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.   
  
  (7)   No expenditure  shall  be made  from the funds  of the University, unless  a bil l for  its  
payments  has been issued in  accordance  with the  relevant financial  regulations and the Treasurer  
has verified  that the payment  is provided for in the approved budget.  
 
 (8) Provision for an internal audit of the finances of the University shall be made and 
prescribed in the Statutes. 
 
CHAPTER-VII 
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
 36.   First   Statutes.―Not withstanding  anything  to  the contrary contained in this Act, the 
Statutes set out in the Schedule shall be deemed to be the First Sta tues made under Section 3l and 
shall remain in force until they are amended or replaced by new Statutes made in accordance with 
this Act. 
 
 37.   Service of the University.―(1)  All persons employed  by  the University in accordance 
with the terms and conditions of service prescribed by statutes shall be persons in the service of the 
Institute.  
 
 38.  Benefits and insurance. ―(1) The University shall constitute for the benefit of its 
officers, teachers and other employees’ schemes, as may be prescribed,  fo r the provision of post -
employment benefits as well as health and life insurance while in service.   
 
 39.  Removal  of  difficulties.―(1)   If any  question   arises  as  to interpretation of provision 
of this act, it  shall be placed  before the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be the final.  
 
 
  
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 (2)  If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Chancellor shall 
make such order, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to him to be 
necessary for removing this difficulty. 
 
 (3) Where this Act makes any provision for anything to  be done but no provision or no 
sufficient provision has been made as respects the authority of whom, or the time at which, or the 
manner in which, it shall be done, then it shall be done by such authority, at such time, or in such 
manner as the Chancellor may direct. 
 
 40.  Bar of Jurisdiction. ―No Court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any proceedings,  
grant any injunctions  or make any order relation to anything done in good faith or purported to have 
been done or intended under this Act. 
  
 
  
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SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
(SEE SECTION 24) 
 
 1. Faculties.―There shall be a faculty for an academic department or a  group  of academic  
departments.  University  shall include  the  following faculties― 
 
(a)      faculty of Medicine and Allied medical Sciences; 
(b)      faculty of Computer Sciences and information technology; 
(c)      faculty of Engineering  and Technologies; 
(d)      Faculty of Sciences; 
(e)      faculty of Social Sciences; 
(f)      faculty of Management Sciences 
(g)      faculty of Law; 
(h)      faculty of Urban Planning and Real Estate; and 
(i)       such other faculties may be as prescribed by the Statues. 
 
 2.  Board of Faculty.―(1) There shall be a Board  of each  Faculty consisting of― 
 
(a)  the Dean of the faculty; 
 
(b) the Professors and Chairperson of the Teaching Departments in the faculty;  
  
(c)    one member of each Board of Studies to be nominated by the Board of Studies 
concerned; 
 
(d)    three  teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by virtue of their 
specialized knowledge of the subjects which, though not assigned to the 
faculty, have in the opinion  of the Academic Council, important bearing on 
the subjects assigned to the faculty; 
 
(e)    two experts in the relevant field from outside the University to be appointed 
by the Board; 
 
(f)   one member to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; 
 
(g)  The members, mentioned in clauses (a to f) shall hold office for three  years; 
and 
 
(h)   The Registrar shall be the secretary of the board of faculty. 
 
  
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  (2)   The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Faculty shall be one half of the total number 
of members, a fraction being counted as one.  
 
 3.  Functions of Board faculty.―The Board  of each Faculty shall, subject to the general 
control of the Academic Council and the Board, have the powers:― 
 
(i)    to coordinate the teaching and research in the subjects assigned to the faculty;  
  
(ii)    to scrutinize the schemes of courses and syllabi proposed by the  Board of 
Studies comprised in the faculty and forward them to the Academic Council 
along with its observations; 
 
(iii)   to scrutinize the recommendations of the Board of Studies comprised in the     
faculty, on the appointment of paper setters and examiners for graduate  and 
postgraduate examinations and forward panel of paper setters and examiners  
for each examination to the Vice-Chancellor;  
  
(iv)    consider any academic mater relating to the faculty and report thereon to the 
Academic Council; 
 
(v)   prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding performance of each 
department comprising of faculty for presentation to the Academic Council; 
and  
  
 (vi)  to perform such other functions as maybe prescribed.  
 
4. Teaching Departments.―(1)  There shall be a Teaching Department for each subject or 
a group of allied subjects as may be approved and each Teaching Department shall be headed by a 
Chairperson.    
  
 (2) The Chairperson of a teaching department shall be appointed by the Board on the 
recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the senior Professors or Associate Professors, 
other than Professor already working as Dean, for a period of three years and shall be eligible for  
reappointment. 
 
 (3) The Chairperson of the Teaching Department shall plan, organize and supervise the work 
of the Department in accordance with the provisions of this Act and shall be responsible to the Dean 
of the Faculty in which his Department is comprised for the work of his Department. 
 
 (4) The Chairperson of the Teaching Department shall under the supervision of the Dean and 
Vice-Chancellor, exercise all administrative, financial, and academic powers and such other duties 
or powers as may be delegated to him.   
 
 (5) The Chairperson of the Department shall prepare a comprehensive and annual report on 
the performance of the Department at graduate and post -graduate levels and submit the same to the 
Dean of the faculty for evaluation. 
 
  
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  5.  Board of Studies.―(1) There shall be a Board of Studies for each subject or group of 
subjects as may be prescribed by the Regulations. 
 
 (2)   Each Board of Studies shall consist of:― 
 
(a)   the Chairperson of the Teaching  Department  concerned; 
 
(b)   all Professors and Associate Professors in the Teaching Department  
concerned;  
 
(c)    two  University  Teachers,  other  than  Professors  or Associate Professors, to 
be appointed  by the Academic Council; and 
 
(d)  three experts,  other than University  Teachers,  to be appointed by the Vice -
Chancellor. 
 
 (3)  The term of office of members  of the Board of the Studies,  shall be three  years. 
  
 (4)  The quorum  for a meeting of the Board of Studies, shall be one-half  of the total number 
of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
 (5)  The Chairperson  of the  concerned  Teaching   Department shall  be the Convener of the 
Board of Studies. 
 
 (6)  The functions  of the Board of Studies shall be― 
 
(a)  to advise  the  Authorities on  all  academic  matters  connected with 
instructions, research  and  examinations in the  subjects concerned; 
 
(b)  to propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate  courses  
in the subject or subjects concerned; 
 
(c)    to suggest  a panel of names of paper setters and examiners  in the subjects 
concerned;  and 
 
(d)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations.  
 
 6.  Board of Advanced Studies and Research  (BASR). ―(1)  There shall be a Board of 
Advanced  Studies and Research, consisting  of:― 
(i)  the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chairperson; 
 
(ii)  all Deans; 
 
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(iii) three University Professors having research, qualifications  and experience to 
be appointed  by the Academic  Council; 
 
(iv)   one University Professor from each faculty other than Dean to be appointed 
by the Board;  
(v)  three members in relevant field from other Universities and  research 
organizations  to be nominated  by the Board; 
 
(vi)  the Professor Emeritus; and  
 
 (vii) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the BASR.  
  
 (2)  The  term of office of the members  of the  Board  of Advanced  Studies and Research, 
other than ex-officio members, shall be three years. 
 
  (3)  The quorum for a meeting of the Board  of Advanced Studies and Research  shall be 
one-half of the  total  number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
 (4) The functions of the BASR shall be:― 
 
 (a)    to advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of 
advanced studies and research in the University; 
 
 (b)   to propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees; 
 
 (c)   to recommend the panel of names of paper setters;   
 
 (d)  to appoint supervisors and co -supervisors for postgraduate research students 
and to approve titles and synopsis of thesis or dissertations;  
  
 (e)  to recommend the panel of names of examiners and evaluators (local or 
foreign) for evaluation of thesis and other research examinations; and  
  
 (f)  to  perform such other functions  as may be prescribed by Statutes.  
 
   7.   Selection Board.―(1)There shall be a Selection Board consisting of:― 
 
(a)  The Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson; 
 
(b)   one member of the Board to be nominated by the Chancellor;  
 
(c)   two persons of eminence to be nominated by the Board; provided that none of 
them is an employee of the University; 
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(d)  the Dean of the Faculty concerned;  
 
(e)    the Chairperson of the Teaching Department concerned; and 
 
(f)  Registrar shall be the Secretary. 
 
  (2)  The members of the Selection Board shall hold office for three years. 
 
  (3)  The  quorum for meeting of the  Selection  Board shall  be  four members. 
 
 (4)  In selecting candidates for the post  of  Professors and Associate Professors,  the  Selection  
Board  shall, co-opt or  consult  three experts in  the subject concerned, in selecting candidates for 
other teaching posts, two experts in the subject concerned to be nominated by the Chairperson. For 
the administrative positions, two experts  in the relevant field, from a standing  list of experts of each 
subject or field approved by the Board on the recommendat ion  of the Selection Board as revised 
from time to time.    
 
 (5) The functions of the Selection Board shall be:― 
 
 (i)  to consider all applications for teaching  and other posts received  in response 
to an advertisement and shall recommend to the Board the names of suitable 
candidates for appointment to such posts; 
  
(ii)   to recommend to the Board the grant of higher initial pay in a suitable case for 
reasons to be recorded in writing; 
 
(iii) to recommend to the Board the appointment of an eminently qualified person 
to  a position  in the University  on the terms and conditions  as may be 
prescribed; and  
 
(iv)  to consider all cases of promotion of officers and recommend to the Board  the  
names of  suitable  candidates for such promotions. 
 
 8.  Finance and Planning Committee.―(1) There shall be a Finance and Planning 
Committee consisting of:― 
 
(a)    the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson; 
 
(b)    the Pro-Vice-Chancellor  (Admin  and Finance) 
 
(c)     One nominee of the Board; 
 
(d)  two experts in the field of finance and planning to be nominated by the 
Chancellor;  
 
  
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(e)    One Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the 
Vice-Chancellor;   
  
(f)  One member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the Council and 
approved by the Chancellor; and 
 
(g)    The Treasurer of the University shall be the Secretary. 
 
  (2)  The quorum for a meeting of the finance and planning committee shall be four members. 
 
 9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee.―The functions of the finance and 
planning Committee shall be:―  
  
 (a)    to prepare annual statement  of accounts and annual and revised budget 
estimates and advise the Board thereon;  
  
 (b)   to review periodically the financial  position of the University; 
 
 (c)  to advise the Board on all matters relatin g to planning and development, 
finance, investments and accounts of the University;  
  
(d)  to prepare short term and long-term development plans; 
 
(e) to prepare resource development plans; and 
 
(f)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statues. 
 
 10. Discipline Committee.―(1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of:― 
 
(a)        Chairperson or Convener to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; 
(b)        One Professor to be nominated by the Acadmic Council; 
(c)        One member to be nominated by the Board; 
(d)        One member to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor;  
(e)         Registrar, and  
(f)         Director Students Affairs shall be its Secretary. 
 (2) The term of office Members of the Committee other than ex-officio members shall be for 
two years.  
 
 
  
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 (3) the quorum for a meeting of Disciplinary Committee shall be four. 
 
 11. Functions of Discipline Committee―The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall 
be:―   
 
(a)  Propose Regulations to the Academic Council for the conduct of university 
students, maintenance of discipline and for dealing with the cases of in -
discipline; and 
 
(b)  To perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
 
 
 
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RGN Date: 16-08-2024