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Express Tribune
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Government appoints acting HEC chief
The federal government has appointed Secretary Education Nadeem Mahbub as the acting chairman of Higher Education Commission since Dr Mukhtar Ahmed's term has ended. The Ministry of Education has issued an official notification of the appointment which specifies that the appointment of Nadeem Mahbub will be for three months or until the appointment of a permanent chairman of HEC. Nadeem Mahbub is also a member of the HEC Commission and on this basis, the Prime Minister has appointed him as the acting chairman under sub-clause 3 of Section 8 of the HEC Act. According to sources, the former chairman of HEC made various appointments and transfers yesterday. Mahbub will assume the responsibilities of the Chairman HEC today along with the Secretary Education.
Express Tribune
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Nadeem Mahbub named acting HEC chairman
Listen to article The federal government has appointed Secretary Education Nadeem Mahbub as the acting chairman of Higher Education Commission since Dr Mukhtar Ahmed's term has ended. The Ministry of Education has issued an official notification of the appointment which specifies that the appointment will be for three months or until the appointment of a permanent chairman of HEC. Mahbub is also a member of the HEC Commission and on this basis, the prime minister has appointed him as the acting chairman under sub-clause 3 of Section 8 of the HEC Act. According to sources, the former chairman of HEC made various appointments and transfers yesterday. HEC sources have said that in the summary sent by the Ministry of Education, an explanation was sought regarding the notification of extension of Dr Mukhtar's term. However, the Prime Minister's Office has also approved the appointment of an acting chairman as per the Act in the summary. Mahbub will assume the responsibilities of HEC chairman and Secretary Education from Wednesday.
