Posted 3/25/2024, 10:58:48 AM
Aitchison College Principal Resigns Over 'Nepotism' in Fee Waivers
- Principal of Lahore's prestigious Aitchison College resigns due to "unwarranted interference" by the Punjab governor regarding admission/fee waivers
- Resignation apparently prompted by governor's decision to waive fees for sons of senior bureaucrat Ahad Cheema
- Principal alleges "politics and nepotism" behind preferential treatment demands, says he can no longer tolerate such interference
- This is principal's second attempt at resigning, having previously cited pressure regarding disciplinary cases and admission demands
- Government claims Ahad Cheema's sons not currently studying at Aitchison, fee waiver request just following regular procedures