12 PU teachers disappear who go abroad on scholarships worth crores

12 teachers from Punjab University have disappeared with scholarships worth crores of rupees after receiving grants to pursue PhDs abroad. 

These teachers, who were awarded the scholarships as part of a government-funded initiative aimed at enhancing academic excellence, have failed to join their respective positions at the university, despite their commitment to serve for five years upon completion of their studies. 

The PU spokesman confirmed that these teachers disappeared after receiving scholarships, which were part of a larger grant scheme for 56 faculty members to pursue advanced studies abroad. 

A spokesperson from Punjab University stated that the teachers were expected to pay back the grants if they failed to fulfill their contractual obligation of returning to the university. 

The teachers who failed to return after completing their studies abroad include Farah Sattar (GIS Center), Syed Mohsin Ali (GIS Center), Kiran Ayesha (Institute of Administrative Sciences), Rabia Ibad (MMG Department), Khawaja Khurram Khurshid (IQTM), Shamaila Ishaq (Hailey College of Commerce), Usman Rahim (Center for Coal Technology), Salman Aziz (College of Engineering), Muhammad Nawaz (GIS), Javeria Iqbal (PUCIT), Seemab Ara (Administrative Sciences) and Samia Mahmood. 

The university authorities have made it clear that these teachers are now dismissed from their positions and will face legal action to recover the dues. 

The Punjab University management has decided to write a letter to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to recover the funds from the absconding teachers. Moreover, PU said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be contacted to block the passports of the missing teachers.