The Peshawar High Court has sought a response from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government regarding the appointment of teaching faculty to administrative positions in public sector universities across the province. The court took up the matter amid concerns that several universities may have assigned teachers to administrative roles in violation of existing legal provisions governing higher education institutions.
During the proceedings, concerns were raised that faculty members were serving in key administrative offices instead of focusing on academic responsibilities. The issue relates to provisions of the KP Universities Act, which restrict the appointment of teaching staff to certain administrative posts. Authorities have been asked to clarify the legality of such appointments and explain whether university administrations complied with the relevant laws and regulations.
The court directed the provincial government and concerned university authorities to submit detailed reports regarding the number of teaching faculty members currently holding administrative positions, the nature of those appointments, and the duration of their service in such roles. The case is being viewed as significant for higher education governance and institutional accountability in the province.
Officials argue that adherence to legal requirements is essential to maintain academic standards and ensure that teaching and administrative responsibilities remain clearly separated. The court’s response is expected to influence future administrative appointments in public universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
