ISLAMABAD: The PTI-led federal government today (Wednesday) has decided to remove Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri.
According to details, the government will replace Higher Education Commission (HEC) chairman under the new ordinance and changes in HEC rules and regulations.
As per the new ordinance, approved by cabinet committee legislation, the tenure of HEC chairman will be from two to four years. The final approval regarding the passage of the new ordinance will be given by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Dr Tariq Banuri was appointed by former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi back in 2018. He is set to retire in May 2022. Earlier on March 12, it was reported that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had launched an action against Tariq Banuri over accusations of misuse of power and corruption.
The anti-corruption watchdog accused HEC Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri of misusing power, illegal appointments and corruption. Dr Tariq Banuri had been asked to provide details of expenditures of the university at the PM House.
Moreover, the bureau also sought a response from the HEC chairman regarding the appointments of Legal Officer Advocate Tariq Mansoor, Nadia Tahir, Azhar Lateef and Noor Amna Malik.
