OKARA: The Punjab higher education department on Monday appointed Prof Dr Muhammad Wajid, head of University of Okara zoology department, as vice chancellor of the university.

As per a notification, the governor/chancellor in exercise of his power conferred upon him u/s 12(6)&12(9) read with section 9(4) of the University of Okara Act 2016 appointed Prof Wajid on additional charge of the post of VC for a period of six months or till the arrival of a regular incumbent whatever be the earlier.

Meanwhile, the first regular VC, Prof Dr Muhammad Zakria Zakar, has been relieved after being appointed the VC of the University of Poonch, Rawalakot.

Published in Dawn, July 19th, 2022