SC seeks KU’s version over plea for NAB probe into varsity’s affairs

Karachi
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Karachi University’s counsel to file comments on a petition seeking an inquiry by the National Accountability Bureau into alleged irregularities in the varsity's affairs.
The petitioner, Muhammad Zahid Maqsood, a representative of a non-governmental organisation, had mentioned several irregularities in matters related to appointments, out-of-turn promotions, confirmation of employees and also cited instances of forcible removal of employees from service.
He submitted that as many as 700 people have been appointed by the KU administration in violation of the University of Karachi’s Act, 1972 and also in violation of the ban on appointments by the federal government. Maqsood further contended that the posts of associate professor and professors have been filled on a political basis. He also alleged that several employees have been illegally removed from service.