Prof Dr Javed Iqbal, the vice-chancellor of University of Balochistan, stepped down from the post until the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) completes its inquiry into recent cases of harassment in the university.

According to a notification issued by Balochistan Governor's Secretariat, Prof Dr Javed Iqbal had stepped down to let FIA completes its inquiry into recent cases of harassment in the Balochistan University. "On request of the Vice-Chancellor, Balochistan University, that to let the FIA conduct a fair inquiry into the recent cases of harassment in the university; the Governor B'stan/ Chancellor UoB has accepted stepping down from his responsibilities as VC, UoB till finalisation of the inquiry report of FIA," read a notification.

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