President AJK appoints Prof. Dr. Aneela Kamal as Vice Chancellor of Women University AJK Bagh
Barrister Sultan emphasizes for promoting quality higher education and ensuring merit-based appointments in universities.
Muzaffarabad: In a significant development for higher education in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, President AJK and Chancellor of the Universities, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, has approved the appointment of Prof. Dr. Aneela Kamal as the Vice Chancellor of the Women University of AJK Bagh.
The process of selection for the post was carried out on the basis of merit and transparency. The Senate of the Women University, Bagh had earlier submitted its recommended merit list comprising the top three candidates for the position. The names included Prof. Dr. Aneela Kamal, Prof. Dr. Ayesha Sohail, and Prof. Dr. Shahid Ahmad Khan. To ensure a fair evaluation, President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry personally conducted the interviews of all three shortlisted candidates.
After a detailed interaction and assessment of their academic credentials, leadership abilities, and vision for the university, the President endorsed the decision in line with the order of merit. Prof. Dr. Aneela Kamal, who was ranked first on the list, was given final approval for the post of Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Dr. Aneela Kamal brings with her a distinguished academic career and proven experience in research and educational leadership. Her appointment is being viewed as a step forward in strengthening the academic standards, research culture, and institutional development of the Women University of AJK Bagh.
Speaking on the occasion, President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry emphasized that the government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is committed to promoting quality higher education and ensuring merit-based appointments in universities. He said that capable and visionary leadership is vital for strengthening higher education institutions, and the appointment of Prof. Dr. Aneela Kamal reflects this commitment.
The Women University of AJK Bagh, which plays a vital role in empowering women through education in the region, is expected to benefit from Dr. Aneela Kamal’s leadership. Her appointment is anticipated to open new avenues for academic growth, international collaborations, and expansion of educational opportunities for female students in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Observers and academic circles have welcomed the appointment, expressing hope that it will contribute to raising the university’s academic reputation and research output, while also fostering a more inclusive and modern educational environment for women in the state.
