The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has informed the provincial assembly that it will not grant ad hoc status to around 2,000 lecturers hired on flexible, temporary terms.
The lecturers were recruited by the Higher Education Department as an interim measure to address faculty shortages in government colleges. They are currently teaching BS and AD programs across nearly 330 institutions in the province.
The issue was raised by Ahmed Kundi, who highlighted concerns over job insecurity and inconsistent salaries faced by the lecturers. He urged the government to provide at least one year of job protection, warning that their removal could disrupt academic activities in colleges.
Responding to the concerns, Law Minister Aftab Alam stated that the appointments were made solely to ensure continuity in teaching and were never intended to replace the formal recruitment process. He emphasized that government policy does not permit such temporary appointments to be converted into ad hoc or permanent positions.
The minister further noted that ad hoc appointments often lead to legal complications and create pressure for regularization. He also cited financial constraints, adding that permanent hiring must be conducted through the Public Service Commission.
Following a detailed discussion, the assembly deferred the matter due to the absence of the Higher Education Minister.
