LAHORE, Jan 22: Punjab University Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) assistant professor Dr Afirah Hamid has reportedly said she is unable to assume charge as ICS in-charge head after removal of Dr Ahsan Akhtar Naz.

The PU vice-chancellor on Monday issued an order stating that the institute shall now be looked after by the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences dean with the assistance of Ms Hamid till further orders.

Sources said that Ms Hamid had informed the vice-chancellor in writing that she would not be able to take up the assignment due to personal reasons.