DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The Peshawar University Teachers Association (PUTA) has expressed concern over the departure of two highly qualified, foreign-educated faculty members from the University of Peshawar, warning that administrative delays, inconsistent decision-making and an unfavourable professional environment are causing the institution to lose valuable academic talent.
According to PUTA, the departure of Dr Sami Raza Zaidi from the Department of International Relations and Dr Asad Khan from the Department of Library Science represents a significant academic loss for the university.
The association also expressed concern that more faculty members were considering leaving for better professional opportunities.
PUTA criticised unnecessary delays in convening Selection Board meetings for advertised faculty positions, saying the situation was discouraging teachers and adversely affecting the university’s academic reputation.
The association demanded that all pending Selection Board meetings be convened without further delay and that effective measures be taken to restore faculty confidence and prevent further departures.
PUTA also appealed to the Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who is the Chancellor of public-sector universities in the province, to take immediate notice of the situation and intervene to prevent further academic losses at the University of Peshawar.
