Staff Reporter
PESHAWAR: Eminent academician and economist Dr Nasser Ali Khan has joined the City University of Science and Information Technology (CUSIT), Peshawar, as its Vice President, with his appointment taking effect from November 2, 2026.
Dr Khan brings more than four decades of experience in higher education, institutional development, academic leadership and public service. He holds a PhD in Economics and has served in several key positions in the country’s higher education sector.
He previously served as Director of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar, from 2003 to 2012. During his tenure, the institute strengthened its academic standing and emerged as one of Pakistan’s leading business schools, expanding its contributions to teaching, research and professional development.
He also served as Member (Operations and Planning) at the Higher Education Commission (HEC), where he contributed to strategic planning, policy formulation, quality assurance and capacity building in the higher education sector.
Dr Khan subsequently became Vice Chancellor of the University of Haripur, where he led institutional development and academic reforms.
One of his major contributions was the establishment of the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) in Haripur. As Project Director and founding Rector, he played a key role in translating the project into reality through international academic collaboration, providing Pakistan with a platform for applied sciences, technology, research and industry-oriented education.
City University has welcomed Dr Khan to its leadership team, expressing confidence that his extensive experience and vision would help strengthen academic standards, research, innovation and the institution’s contribution to society.
