LAHORE: Over 30 faculty members of the Nishter Medical University, Multan, have reportedly tendered their resignations in protest against the removal of Vice Chancellor Dr Mehnaz Khakwani by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The resignations came in the wake of a “controversial” decision last month, which saw the VC being ousted over “poor administration”.

Pakistan Medical Association’s Nishtar President Dr Masood Hiraj claimed that he and 30 other doctors had sent a “collective” resignation letter to the Punjab Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education secretary on Monday after a meeting of the NMU Academic Council .

The letter said the CM’s order was unjust and detrimental to the university’s academic environment.

It claimed Dr Khakwani had been instrumental in improving the university’s standards and her removal would adversely affect the institution’s progress.

The doctors also protested the involvement of police in inquiry into the alleged HIV infection cases at the NMU dialysis centre.

CM Maryam Nawaz, in a recent statement, had defended her decision, stating that it was necessary to address the mishandling of HIV cases at the university.

Published in Dawn, December 31st, 2024