First Press Briefing by the Vice Chancellor to Media

Punjab University conferred the title of "Professor Emeritus" to

Prof. Dr Najma Najam

Prof.Dr.Najma Najam presents papers

and attends meetings at Munich (Germany), Pisa and Rome (Italy)

Dr.Najma Najam appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of KIU

Professor Dr Najma Najam joined as the new Vice Chancellor of Karakoram International University Gilgit/Baltistan. She is the third Vice Chancellor of KIU. The new Vice Chancellor called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Presidency. The President, also the Chancellor of the Karakoram International University felicitated Dr. Najma Najam on her appointment and asked her to convert Karakoram International University into a model Federal university.
Dr. Najma Najam holds PhD degree in Psychology from the Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA 1980. She is the founder Vice Chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi which is now recognized as one of the leading Women University in Pakistan.

Farewell Dr. Najam our Vice Chancellor

We are sad, but we will remember you.

KIU bade farewell to its Vice Chancellor Dr. Aziz Ali Najam amidst moving scenes. He completed successfully his tenure of four years on 30 March, 2009 and declined the offer to continue for another term or a part of it.
Student delegations, faculty, staff and syndicate joined by the HEC appealed to Dr. Najam to continue his impressive work for some more years. But thanking everyone for their appreciation Dr. Najam simply had this to say, "I have done my time I am glad I could make some contribution. It is time to move on and make room for someone else to carry the KIU flag to greater heights".

Comments from Higher Education Commission

Dr. Najam had worked wonders for the University and his leadership has transformed the University that now thrives on services of foreign faculty, overseas linkages and collaborations, upgraded infrastructure and an environment conductive to learning and research. He also endorsed the viewpoint of the Secretary KANA Division as well as the Chief Executive, Gilgit-Baltistan and observed that Dr. Najam is a proficient leader who had practiced merit, honesty and hard work all through for the development of education and research in KIU and provided effective support to its faculty and students alike.
The Committee unanimously resolved that in view of the demonstrated performance, unending dedication, transformational and effective leadership, honesty, observance of merit, continuous handwork, promotion of peace and harmony on campus and in Gilgit and revival of the University for provision of quality high education and research, it is in best public interest to persuade Dr. Aziz Ali Najam to agree to continue as the Vice Chancellor of the KIU for another appropriate tenure. The Secretary KANA Division was entrusted the task of negotiating with Dr. Najam in this respect.

Comments from Aga Khan Development Network
This was the last meeting of Dr. Aziz Ali Najam, the second Vice Chancellor, who had decided to step down one month prior to the completion of four years in office.
Members of the Syndicate expressed their appreciation for Dr. Najam's efforts, integrity and respect for merit from their individual perspectives.
The AKDN representative on the Syndicate, Prof. Dr. Camer Vellani, Distinguished university professor and former Rector. drew attention to the gratifying fundamental change that had taken place during Dr. Najam's tenure, establishing academic development of students, faculty and programmes as the central function of the University. He has moved the University away from the futility of political pre-occupation towards constructive purposes and established useful links with institutions in Italy, Nepal and Norway concerned with social development in mountainous areas.
The establishment of KIU as the repository of knowledge derived from research in the Gilgit-Baltistan is of great potential importance for international recognition of the University and enrichment of opportunities for research and faculty development at KIU and other universities of Pakistan and the region.
In order to build upon this sound but vulnerable foundation, it is essential to recruit a similarly dedicated, sincerely motivated, energetic and resourceful successor.

KIU Faculty and Management Staff GOOD bye in Style
The faculty and management staff held an impressive dinner at Serena Gilgit on 30 March, 2009 to bid a befitting farewell to Dr. Aziz Ali Najam. A number of senior colleagues led by Dr. Muhammad Salim Khan, The acting Dean paid tribute to Dr. Najam's commitment, dedication, contribution and his achievements during his tenure of 4 years.