Hadeeqa Khan
Active Member
Michael A. Thomson, the Principal of Lahore's esteemed Aitchison College, has resigned from his position due to disagreements with the Punjab Governor.
In a letter addressed to his staff, Thomson expressed concerns regarding government officials' interference in college affairs. He cited several instances where governmental actions negatively impacted college management.
Thomson's resignation was prompted by changes in policies that seemed to favor specific individuals, leading to what he described as 'bad governance'. He highlighted his departure as a result of mental stress arising from co*nflicts with the governor, particularly regarding the waiving of fines for a federal minister's children.
Emphasizing the importance of keeping politics and nepotism out of educational institutions, Thomson expressed disbelief at the extent of interference in college affairs.
It's worth noting that Thomson had previously resigned in 2018 but withdrew his resignation following persuasion from then-governor Muhammad Sarwar.
In response, Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman clarified the situation regarding the fee waiver for Federal Minister Ahad Cheema's children. He explained that the waiver was granted because the children had ceased attending Aitchison College and had relocated to Islamabad. Despite this, they received a fee notice, which was subsequently waived.
In a letter addressed to his staff, Thomson expressed concerns regarding government officials' interference in college affairs. He cited several instances where governmental actions negatively impacted college management.
Thomson's resignation was prompted by changes in policies that seemed to favor specific individuals, leading to what he described as 'bad governance'. He highlighted his departure as a result of mental stress arising from co*nflicts with the governor, particularly regarding the waiving of fines for a federal minister's children.
Emphasizing the importance of keeping politics and nepotism out of educational institutions, Thomson expressed disbelief at the extent of interference in college affairs.
It's worth noting that Thomson had previously resigned in 2018 but withdrew his resignation following persuasion from then-governor Muhammad Sarwar.
In response, Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman clarified the situation regarding the fee waiver for Federal Minister Ahad Cheema's children. He explained that the waiver was granted because the children had ceased attending Aitchison College and had relocated to Islamabad. Despite this, they received a fee notice, which was subsequently waived.