By Muniba Ali
Lahore, Aug 2 (www.pakdestiny.com) Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif is likely to show the door to Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Mujahid Kamran for his alleged involvement in sexual harassment case.
Sources told Pak Destiny that the chief minister had taken notice of the harassment charges a Law College lecturer had leveled against Mr Kamran. “The chief minister has asked a member of his cabinet to probe the matter and report him at earliest.”
The sources said Shahbaz Sharif would not spare the VC if he was found guilty of the charges.
According to Dawn’s report, in a four-page complaint submitted with the Punjab Ombudsperson office on Tuesday subsequent submission of the complaint to the VC office on July 26, Law College lecturer Khujista Rehan alleged VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran was punishing her for her refusal to provide him with sexual favours. “You need to know that there are women with strong moral fiber, who can fight till the end,” she says.
Ms Rehan faces an explanation letter by the university administration for using ‘insulting language’ against the VC at the PU Academic Staff Association’s June 20 general body meeting.
The PU additional registrar dubbed Ms Rehan’s letter malafide, malicious and replete with false statements. Stating that the VC has never implicitly conveyed any such advances, the register said the VC was instead avoiding meeting her “keeping in mind your typical tactics of using sexual harassment against any person who does not succumb to your terms”.
The harassment history, according to Mr Rehan, has been going on for the last six years. The lecturer has also submitted the complaint with the Punjab Ombudsperson’s office as well as forwarded it to the chief justice of Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission, the Punjab governor (also the chancellor), the chief minister and the higher education secretary.
Ms Rehan wrote that in the last six years the VC, in person, communicated to her: “If you want me to stop inquiry letters (against you), you should do as whatever I tell you to do”. Stating that she had no proof of that communication therefore, she kept silent and faced inquiries. She said career women tended to stay silent to avoid ensuing public nuisance and insult, if they pointed out harassment.
She found an escape in higher studies abroad. Once she came back, inquires were initiated against her.
Ms Rehan has invoked the third part of the harassment definition: “Causing interference with work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment”.
She also quoted an SMS forwarded by the VC from his official cell phone on April 12, 2013, that she was asking time to meet him but using very rubbish language. She alleged the VC had SMSed her to pressure her.
“The end result you wanted to achieve is that, I should come into stress and take note of your immoral demands which previously, you, in person, made before I went to Australia,” she stated. She alleged that the VC had also ordered an unsubstantiated inquiry against her when she had applied for study leave in February 2010.
Upon return from Australia, Ms Rehan stated that she was refused rejoining without any explanation and added that her pay was stopped when she was studying in Australia. She said she was allowed to rejoin on the interference of the governor (chancellor) in March 2011 but her annual increments had been stopped since 2010. She stated the VC took her case to Syndicate and without quoting any law decided that pay and increments should not be given, for which the case was subjudice.
In a rejoinder on behalf of VC, the additional registrar in a two-page reply stated that the VC never victimised her and added that the complainant had a long history of aggression and use of abusive language.He stated the VC never verbally or otherwise communicated that he would stop all inquiry letters, if she would do as whatever he would tell her” as alleged. He said the VC was instead avoiding meeting her because of her “typical tactics”. He stated that Ms Rehan had abused and physically assaulted her senior colleague Dr Farah Kanwal, associate professor of chemistry, who got registered an FIR and initiated court proceedings.
Referring to VC’s SMS, the additional registrar said the VC did send her the message but the matter rested after her clarification. He also termed Ms Rehan’s statement regarding immoral demands made on her as utterly false allegation.
The additional registrar also stated that Ms Rehan’s letter was malafide because she wrote it after the explanation letter issued to her. He also stated that Ms Rehan had gone abroad without having even applied for any leave to avoid facing several inquiries pending against her. — Pak Destiny
Sharif shahb will say ” Mein apko mauttal kerta hoon ”
Hahaha.
University teachers have already ignored such vindictive/illegal acts and rude attitude of VC. He always blackmailed his students and lady teachers since long.Facts are on the records.if any body is interested please consult: http://www.forgeriesinpu.150m.com. Govt. functionaries already saved this person due to their own weakness.Rise your voice against mujahid Kamrans atrocities.
Dr. Mujahid Kamran VC should be suspended immediately and a judicial inquiry be started. CM should not wait for bcz it is vey sensative issue of Pakistan’s biggest university.
There must be inquiry, since Dr Kamran is habitual in doing this. He married with law college teacher and before he did “mog mela with her”
A punjab University VC is writing such kind of sexual history. CM must take action.
There must be impartial inquiry by a Lahore High Court Judge. Before that Mujhaid Kamran must be suspended for fair trial.
Dear CM
Take the notice and action.
We hope Punjab govt will not ignore this issue and constitute an enquiry committee to probe the issue.
Why female teachers are inscure in PU? Mian Shahbaz sharif must take action otherwise it will set wrong precedent
It is worst kind of harassment at work place, NGOs, and civil society must take notice and raise the voice against VC PU.
Mujahad Kamran has drowned the name of Respect and Honr in PU. CM must suspend him and take appropriate action.
Remember that to accuse anyone of sexual harassment you need 4 witnesses that have seen the physical contact. The people who are posting these comments are just idiots and down right perverts who have no sense of morality. Sexual harassment case from a female is very common as there is no proof can be presented and the other party becomes helpless as the general public sympathizes with the female. All the negative comments are from the friends of Ms. Rehan and these comments are profoundly baseless and has no truth.
Where are you Sharif brothers? Why a lady lecturer is suffering?you will be accountable on day of judgment if you will let this person keep doing this non sense at oldest university of Pakistan .
VC must behave like father figure instead he fulfills his sexual desires. Kia bagharti ha, is shakhas ko Khud resign kar Dana chaiha
We heard that Mujhaid Kamran Sb is a scholar person but why this kind of stories are common against him? It is not good. This must be investigated and if proven true then he must be punished otherwise must set free.
Nothing will happend with Dr. Kamran. He is strong enough. There are lots of peoples around CM who will protect him and help him to get out of this situation. It is well known fact that corrupt peoples are always protected by corrupt ones. I am sure Mian Shahbaz Sharief will not put his name in the list of corrupt peoples by saving him. It is 100% true that Dr. Mujahid Kamran is not suitable person as VC for Punjab University.
Remember that to accuse anyone of sexual harassment you need 4 witnesses that have seen the physical contact. The people who are posting these comments are just idiots and down right perverts who have no sense of morality. Sexual harassment case from a female is very common as there is no proof can be presented and the other party becomes helpless as the general public sympathizes with the female. All the negative comments are from the friends of Ms. Rehan and these comments are profoundly baseless and has no truth.
Jub sa yeh khaber parhi ha maira sar sharmindge sa jhuk gaya ha. Dukh es bat ka ha k aisay loogon ko oper kon la kr aata ha aor keun la kr aata ha. CM sahb ap ke gairat aor sharafat kahan chali gae the jub ap na Mujahid Kamran ko VC punjab university bnaya tha. aik shakhs ke waja sa pakistan ke sub sa bhari aour porani university badnam ho rehe ha aor aap khamosh hn.
M. Yaseen
Abu Dhabi
Punjab University ka sub professors begairat hn jo es tarah k VC ko bardash kr rehay hn. Jamiat kahan ha ab. Jmat-e-Isalami kahan. kaya ye b VC k sath milay hoa hn ya en k gairat b khatm ho chuki ha.
The Mujahad Kamran has bad moral character. There has been many cases in Punjab university but I solute to the lady that has stood against him.
In the University her wife was the Wardon of the Girls Hostel that has back door in Girls Hostel. His wife got promoted to IslamAbad but still he kept the Girls Wardon House for more than 2-years and finally he he forced out by the students on consistent complaints.
Its also all over the university that he enjoys with young Ladies along with his son. Both father and his son are of the same categorized.
If Shahbaz Sharif Take action against Mujahad Kamran it shall be great help to save the honor and respect of innocent Girls and respected families studying and working at Punjab University.
Dr. Mujahid Kamran is known as “Shakari of Ladies” “Dishonest” “Forger” and “Political Blackmailer” With the blessing of by Begd. (rtd) Ijaz Shah (Former I.B Head), present Vice Chancellor is bent upon ruining the peace of the University of the Punjab.But he is so well trained that its hard to get him red handed.
Shahbaz Sharif needs strict actions against him.
Shame on u VC. U should stepdown yourself and prove ur innocence
Tahir Khan
Toranto Univ
Respected CM Sb,
Please take a action and this is serious matter. Your strict consideration for education institutions is required.
Dr. Mujahid Kamran has made the university as his servant. Black mailing with his partner Prof Shaukat Ali is a usual game with all the teaching staff and students. He is a black mailer and has red hands in sexual harassment’s. This is not the first time he has done this. There are dozens of stories against him in the university. But this is the first time someone has stood against him. I salute to the lady for standing for herself and for the honor and respect of the nation.
Mujahad Kamran is a friend of Sharif Brothers and is a bad name for them as well as for the ML(N). Shahbaz Sharif must take appropriate action otherwise this person may take their credibility as well
Its a worst kind of harrassment at work place and more thn at EDUCATIONAL INSTITUT…y females arexsuffering with such insecurities????? VC SHUD BE SUSPENDED IMMIDIATLY AND JUJDICIAL INQUIRY B STARTED AND THERE MUST BE IMPARTIAL INQUIRY BY LAHORE HIGH COURT not only VC BUT ALSO THOSE PEOPLE SHUD BE TAKEN UNDER INVESTIGATION WHO SELECTED THIS KIND OF immoral inhuman and irresponsible PERSON FOR SUCH A WISE AND LEADING POST OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE . PUNJAB UNIVERSITY IS A WORLD WIDELY KNOWN UNIVERSITY AND ALSO REPESENT PAKISTAN. GOVERNMENT. HIGHCOURT AND THE RELRTIVE COMMITTEE SHUD TAKE ACTION ON A SERIOUS NOTE AND MUST BE INVESTIGATE AND RESOLVE IT SOON POSSIBLE OTHERWISE IT WILL SET WRONG PRECEDENT
dear CM…this man should b punished as his duty is to teach and he is doing these kinds of craps
…he is immoral
Please take a action and this is serious matter. Your strict consideration for education institutions is required.
If it is true, then Prime Minister and Chief Minister punjab both are responsible for not taking action against VC. He should immediately be revoved from this post and inquiry shuold be initiated against him.
Dr. Perveen Ch.
unjab University ka sub professors begairat hn jo es tarah k VC ko bardash kr rehay hn. Jamiat kahan ha ab. Jmat-e-Isalami kahan. kaya ye b VC k sath milay hoa hn ya en k gairat b khatm ho chuki ha.
VC must behave like father figure instead he fulfills his sexual desires…he should be punished hard…i request to CM that he should take serious action against him!
Punjab University is one of the oldest university of Pakistan. It is very shameful for a Vice-chancellor if he is involved in sexual harassment with a teacher of his own universty. Being a student of this university I will advise Dr Kamran to step down and face inquiry if he is not guilty.
Dr. Asad Khan
NY, USA
It cannot believe this. if so, should be punished whoever is involved in it.
*** you vc
Unblievable. is it going on in a university where i am a student.
PU student
bht hi begairat hai ye admi…shame on u
What is going on in Punjab University. Where is the administration. What impression will get new commers in the university. CM and Governor should take action immediately.
VC acha admi nehein ha. Phr b VC ha.
He is such a crap….he should be punished as soon as possible before any delay
Shame on u VC. U should stepdown yourself
This is reality that PU VC is of this kind person. He should not be given any post where he has to interact with females.
shazia qureshi sa dil nahi bahra is bagharat ka
This may be false story. But it should be probed in. Before doing so, he should not be on VC chair so that he could not influence the inquiry.
This is not good news that Vice-chancellor of pakistan largest university is involved in sexual harassment case. Good news is CM is ready to take action against the accused.
This act done by PU VC is shameful and must be inquired.
Shame on Ms. Rehan for falsely accusing the VC for something which has no basis. All the comments posted on this site are from the friends of Ms. Rehan and it shows how they are supporting their friend for her ulterior motives. Ms. Rehan lost her credibility and now resorted to such a despicable act of accusing VC. Shame on all of her supporter who are posting comments on this website
he should be punished…he is not a good man..rascal
this is a chance to capture this man,,, i m with Ms rehan…he should br hanged…son or b***h…mujahid kamran
Shame on Ms. Rehan for falsely accusing the VC for something which has no basis. All the comments posted on this site are from the friends of Ms. Rehan and it shows how they are supporting their friend for her ulterior motives. Ms. Rehan lost her credibility and now resorted to such a despicable act of accusing VC. Shame on all of her supporter who are posting comments on this website
shame on u vc
Shame on u VC. U should stepdown yourself
There must be inquiry, since Dr Kamran is habitual in doing this…we use to have new klike this about him
VC is a dog
Mujahad Kamran is a friend of Sharif Brothers and is a bad name for them as well as for the ML(N). Shahbaz Sharif must take appropriate action otherwise this person may take their credibility as well
he is not a good man…but he is very clever..he married to a lecturer of law college n then left her after makig fun
This is reality that PU VC is of this kind person. He should not be given any post where he has to interact with females.
How did agencies gave clearence of a person who is not morally fit for such a honourable post. I cannot expect such a mistake from Mian Shahbaz Sharief while appointing him as VC.
What the hell is going on in punjab university. Such a lawlessness in the country. no protection for working women. Do we want to create another Makhtaran Mai like case. where is government? where is the cheif justice of pakistan. no where, all are sleeping.
In the UK there is a saying “innocent till proven guilty” however if this guy was in The UK he would not be allowed to teach at all, he would have to sign a sexual offenders register and he would not be able to gain employment in any industry never mind teaching… I think Pakistan should adapt this law and punish these professionals for abusing thevpowervthey have… #rantover
Why this man is still working as VC. He should be sacked immediatley.
pata ni esko kis na VC bnaya ha. Yeh VC bannay k kabil ni ha. pechlay dinnon girls hostel mn ek function hoa tha. jis mn VC cheif guest tha. wahan enhon na aisi bahooda qism ke poetry sunae jo naqabl-e-bayan ha. VC ko es qism ke shaery wo be female k samnay krtay hoay sharm aani chaheay.
ek student
Chief Justice of Pakistan should take suo moto action on this issue.
Mujahad Kamran has bad reputation in Punjab University. CM must take strict action.
PU Student
I feel ashamed that that VC of Punjab University is having such a bad character. Chief Justice must take action against him.
Mujahad Kamran and his close persons like Dr Shaukat Ali are character less persons and they are the Black mailers, harassing the senior as well junior persons including ladies.
PU Employee.
Once PU was respected, But with the Mujahad Kamran all girls are feeling insecure. Strict action needs to be taken BY respected CM against Mujahad Kamran as he has drowned the respect of the University.
PU Employee
CM Please take strict action against Mujahad Kamran
CM must take strict against Mujahad Kamran and needs to make him as an example.
I am a retired Prof from PU.
Mujahad Kamran is a bad character Person. I request to CM to replace Mujahad Kamran immediately.
Rerd. Prof from PU
VC should be suspended immediately and a judicial inquiry required.
Chief Justice should take so-motto action against the honor of an education institution. We are feeling insecure now.
PU Student
Shame on you VC
Mujahad Kamran has bad character. There are daily sex stories of Mujahad Lamran and his son.
Shame on you VC
PU Student
I feel shame as being the old student of PU.
CM please take strict action against him.
Former PU student
CM please make the university as honorable place as Mujahad kamran is Bad name for PU.
CM Please take strict action.
Respected Chief Minister, Please take strict action against Mujahad Kamran. I feel shame at Home and at University having such a bad VC.
PU Student
Mujahad Kamran has bad character. Daily stories are wondering in PU.
Such a VC must be punished and made example for others.
Respected CM Please stand up for a strict decision.
PU Student
CM needs to have a strict action against Mujahad Kamran.
He is black spot on teachers face.
Must be probe and as I aware about him, he is black mailer and having strong footing in a media group / and anchor persons. This case was highlighted some years back also but caped that time.
Mujahad Kamran and his partner Prof Shaukat Ali are black mailers and habitual characterless persons.
Respected CM, Please this as a serious matter and take a strict reaction
Sexual harassment is criminal in nature. VC needs to be charged with criminal charges.
Dear Dr. Sanam,
How do you know that the false allegations are criminal? Seems that you are a friend of the accuser and don’t know that such harassment case are common from a female when it comes to getting the attention when her personal/family life is at stake. A female will resort to any act that she thinks will help her gain sympathy. Please try to be specific if you think your friend Ms. Rehan is telling the truth.
VC needs to be suspended and an inquiry committee by retired Judge and university senior most teacher should to be formed at PU. If the VC is guilty, he needs to be made an example for others.
Former PU student
PhD student at SUNNY, USA
VC needs to be suspended and an inquiry committee by retired Judge and university senior most teacher should to be formed at PU. If the VC is guilty, he needs to be strictly punished.
Former PU student
PhD student at USA
VC needs to be suspended and an inquiry committee by retired Judge and university senior most professors should to be formed at PU. If the VC is guilty, he needs to be made an example for others.
Former PU student
PhD student at SUNNY, USA
VC needs to be suspended and an inquiry committee by retired Judge. If the VC is guilty, he needs to be made an example for others.
PU student
I cannot expect such a mistake from Mian Shahbaz Sharief while appointing him as VC.VC needs to be suspended and an inquiry committee by retired Judge and university senior most teacher should to be formed at PU. If the VC is guilty, he needs to be strictly punished.
wtf. it is very shameful moment to hear this all.. vc must be punished for this shameful act. where the hell is jamiat now?? what happened with this slogan that “kal bhi jamiat zinda the aaj bhi jamiat zinda he” is jmiat exist ??? or its just for criminal activities???
He is habitually pervert and sadist. He had illicit relation with Shazia till she became pregnant. Then she threatened him to expose and forced him to marry her. Later on he divorced her and then retracted. He worst of all teaching community. Their are other black sheeps in them. Where the head of the uni is notorious for character what about others.
He should be suspended to make an impartial inquiry and be made an example for the rest of the people around
An impartial inquiry must be conducted and culprit must face the consequences. If allegations are found baseless, the women must also be trial under Qaddaf law. One important thing, both paties must not be allowed to reach a settlement as it has dented the repute of a prestigious institution.
Strict action must be initiated against the VC to make it an example for the rest of the community. He is black sheep of the teacher’s community