Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 5:00 PM

The Public Accounts Committee's subcommittee has revealed hundreds of illegal appointments at two major universities in Islamabad. COMSATS University made 544 illegal faculty hires, while the Federal Urdu University hired 57 employees without proper procedure. The audit report said COMSATS ignored recruitment laws, and the Higher Education Commission still approved the appointments. Committee members questioned how qualified people could apply without public advertisements.

Additionally, COMSATS left several top posts vacant for years, including the Rector, Controller of Examinations, and Treasurer. Committee member Khawaja Shiraz said the Treasurer has been in office illegally for 12 yea...