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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has appointed Nadeem Mahbub as the Acting Chairperson of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), following the completion of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mukhtar’s three-year term.
According to an official notification issued on Monday, the appointment was made under Section 8(3) of the HEC Ordinance, 2002. The decision was formally approved by the Prime Minister, who serves as the Controlling Authority of the Commission.
To Serve Until Permanent Appointment
Currently serving as the Federal Secretary for Education and an existing member of the HEC, Mr. Mahbub will take on the additional responsibilities of Acting Chairperson with immediate effect.
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His interim tenure will last up to three months, or until the federal government appoints a permanent Chairperson, whichever occurs first.
Leadership Transition Amid Key Reforms
The appointment comes at a crucial time as the HEC undergoes internal reforms and faces calls for greater transparency and accountability in higher education governance. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mukhtar, who had completed his full term, oversaw various policy initiatives, including revisions to university ranking criteria and funding frameworks.
Mr. Mahbub is expected to ensure continuity and stability during this transitional period.
Conclusion
With Nadeem Mahbub at the helm in an acting capacity, the Higher Education Commission enters a temporary phase of leadership transition. The education sector now looks to the federal government for a swift and merit-based selection of a new permanent chairperson to lead HEC’s strategic vision forward.
