ISLAMABAD: The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) on Tuesday rejected reports questioning the selection and appointment of its vice presidents, terming them incomplete and misleading, and clarified that the process was conducted under the IIUI Ordinance 1985 and approved by the Board of Governors, while no adverse order or finding had been issued against the university by the Islamabad High Court.
The university said certain media reports had presented a distorted account of both its prescribed selection procedure and proceedings before the high court.
According to IIUI, the selection process was conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the IIUI Ordinance 1985 and the procedure duly approved by the competent forum, the Board of Governors. It clarified that the Islamabad High Court had neither declared the appointments illegal nor issued any adverse finding against the university or its administration.
The university said it had not yet received the official notice from the court. It added that issuance of a notice or seeking clarification on the first date of hearing was part of the normal judicial process and should not be portrayed as a judicial determination of illegality or procedural impropriety.
IIUI accused its former legal adviser, who was removed following directives of the Supreme Court in Constitution Petition No. 7 of 2024, and his associates of portraying the proceedings in a manner intended to damage the university’s reputation. The university said the former legal adviser had continued making allegations against the institution following his removal. It also criticised the reports for failing to provide adequate context and said the official IIUI spokesperson was not contacted before publication to verify the allegations or obtain the university’s version.
The university stressed that seeking the response of the concerned institution is essential to ensuring accuracy, balance and responsible journalism. IIUI reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, institutional integrity and respect for the legal process.
It said it reserved all legal rights, including recourse under defamation laws and claims for damages, against individuals or entities it believes are responsible for what it described as defamatory reporting against the university for personal interests. –Agencies
