Illegal appointments case: former VC PU Dr Mujahid Kamran acquitted

LAHORE: The Accountability Court Thursday acquitted former Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran and others related to alleged illegal appointments and corruption at Punjab University (PU).

The court approved the NAB’s request to close the reference against the former VC and others related to alleged illegal appointments and corruption at Punjab University (PU).

Judge Qamar-uz-Zaman of the Accountability Court announced the verdict on the request submitted by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

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NAB Lahore had previously filed a detailed report in the court, requesting the withdrawal of the reference.

In its report, NAB explained the grounds for withdrawing the reference, stating that there was insufficient evidence against the accused after a thorough review, and no corruption or misuse of authority could be proven.

The report further highlighted that the allegations against Dr Mujahid Kamran and others could not be substantiated, and therefore, NAB requested the court to approve the withdrawal of the reference.

The accused include Dr Mujahid Kamran, Dr Khan Rass, Deba Akhtar, Dr Hassan Mubeen, and others.

Dr Mujahid Kamran was accused of making illegal appointments during his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of Punjab University.