KARACHI – Professor Dr Nighat Shah of Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), who is a daughter of former Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, has been appointed as a professor for another three years, just one day before her retirement. The decision was taken in line with the directives of the Sindh provincial cabinet, according to reports. A notification issued by Secretary Boards and Universities Abbas Baloch referred to Item 16 of the provincial cabinet meeting held on August 5. The PM&DC notification, however, states that the provision is “enabling in nature” and does not impose any obligation on institutions. The development has raised concerns that the seniority of Associate Professors Dr Shazia Naseeb, Dr Nasreen Fatima, Dr Saba Khan, Dr Iram Majid and Dr Maimoona Rehman could be affected.