GB Assembly Seeks Permanent KIU VC

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the federal government to take immediate steps to appoint a permanent vice chancellor at Karakoram International University (KIU).

The resolution was moved by Member of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Abdul Jahan during the Assembly’s eighth session on October 27, 2026.

According to the resolution, KIU has been functioning under an acting vice chancellor for some time, raising concerns about the university’s administrative, academic and financial affairs.

It stated that the absence of a permanent head could create difficulties in addressing administrative and academic challenges and implementing long-term development plans.

The resolution urged the federal government to complete the appointment process without delay to ensure stable, empowered and effective leadership at the university.

It further emphasised that the appointment of a permanent vice chancellor would help improve administrative and research activities, maintain academic standards and ensure the effective implementation of development initiatives.

The resolution has been forwarded to the Federal Secretary for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan for necessary action.

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