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After sixteen years of exemplary leadership of the Board
of Trustees, former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan,
Chairman of the Board of Aga Khan University (AKU), stepped down in
accordance with his wishes and with the approval of the Chancellor, His
Highness the Aga Khan. At a banquet in his honour, hosted by the Chancellor,
on the occasion of the meetings of the Board of Trustees in Paris, the
Chancellor recalled the vital role Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan played in steering
the University through its early days, overcoming numerous challenges
with his exceptional qualities of leadership and diplomacy.
AKU today is known nationally and internationally for the quality
of its teaching, research and service.
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that it was an altogether fulfilling experience that enabled him to
support the important objective of human resource development in Pakistan
and the region.
In recognition of his contributions to the University,
His Highness announced the establishment of a Professorship in Sahabzada
Yaqub-Khan's name in an academic field to be chosen by the outgoing
Chairman.
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Saidullah
Khan Dehlavi, the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees |
While announcing Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan's retirement,
the Chancellor was pleased to communicate the appointment of Saidullah
Khan Dehlavi as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Chancellor
said the new Chairman will bring the leadership needed to carry out the
objectives of the University as it expands programmatically and geographically.
Dehlavi, who has served as a Trustee of the University
for the past year, holds an MA degree in philosophy, politics and economics
from Oxford University and is a member of Lincoln's Inn, London.
As a senior member of the Pakistan Foreign Service, which he joined
in 1964, he recently retired as Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg
and the European Community. Earlier
he had served as Ambassador to France and Ireland as well as Ambassador
to Switzerland, the Vatican, Yugoslavia and Albania. During his posting in Paris, he was also the
Permanent Delegate to UNESCO. Dehlavi is fluent in French, Italian, Turkish,
English and Urdu, and the recipient of several international decorations
and honours.
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