LAHORE MIRRO — The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has taken prompt action in response to allegations of harassment involving students and faculty members at Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB).
A five-member fact-finding committee led by Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has been established.
The committee is comprised by Lieutenant General (R) Moazzam Ijaz, Professor Dr Najma Najam, Prof Dr Tahira Aziz Mughal, and HEC Advisor P&D & Finance Dr M Mazhar Saeed. The committee has been tasked to conduct a comprehensive and unbiased investigation into the reported incidents. The committee will gather information from various sources, including print, electronic, and social media, to ascertain the truth behind the allegations.
It was also reported that the committee has been given a strict deadline to submit its investigation report within three weeks. Based on the findings, appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions will be taken against those found responsible for the harassment.
Additionally, the committee has an additional responsibility to provide recommendations to prevent similar instances of sexual harassment in universities in the future.
The HEC’s swift response demonstrates its commitment to addressing issues of harassment within educational institutions and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for students and faculty members at IUB.
