SUKKUR: Vice Chancellor (VC), Sukkur IBA University, Dr Asif Ahmed Shaikh stated that his University has achieved the significant accomplishments achieved during first year after his appointment.
During Press Conference at his office here on Sunday, he outlined a series of notable achievements across various domains.
He said that one of the most remarkable milestones highlighted was the recent attainment of the AACSB Accreditation, positioning Sukkur IBA University as the only Pakistani public university to earn this prestigious accreditation.
This accomplishment not only underscores the university’s dedication to academic quality but also signals its ability to compete with larger universities in metropolitan cities, VC added.
Shaikh highlighted the university’s unwavering dedication to maintaining high standards in higher education. He proudly announced that Sukkur IBA University has secured the highest ‘W’ category rating for quality from the Higher Education Commission Islamabad, reflecting the instit
ution’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence.
Additionally, the university has successfully obtained formal NOC from HEC Islamabad for its main campus and Khairpur campus, indicating regulatory approval and facilitating further development initiatives.
With the establishment of four faculties and the appointment of deans for each, the University is poised for academic advancement, he added.
The ice Chancellor revealed strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the university’s infrastructure and administrative capacity, these include the appointment of two Pro Vice Chancellors for the first time in the university-one for the main campus and one for the sub-campuses-to ensure quality education.
Dr. Shaikh also highlighted efforts to streamline administrative processes and optimize resource utilization, measures such as the appointments against vacant positions in statutory bodies aim to enhance governance and decision making within the university.
Moreover, he announced significant financial suppor
t from the Sindh government, including a substantial aid package of Rs 100 million each for the university’s three campuses. Additionally, an addition of Rs 265 million in the yearly grant-in-aid is also approved, further supporting the university’s financial stability.
On the academic front, the university has implemented new examination and admission policies to ensure fairness. The introduction of a five-working-day work policy reflects the IBA University’s commitment to providing a conducive learning environment for students and faculty alike, he said.
Speaking about the achievements of SIBA Testing Services (STS), the VC informed journalists that in last one year we have successfully administered written tests for the graduation, intermediate categories for Government of Sindh, along with various other tests such as Sindh police, district courts and JEST etc.
Furthermore, he mentioned the recent signing of an MoU with Sindh Police to carry out the written tests for 25,000 vacant posts of constables an
d drivers in three phases. The process will start in a weeks’ time and will be concluded in next six months, he added.