According to the article, Principal Michael A. Thomson resigned in protest after the then-governor of Punjab, Baligh Ur Rehman, allowed a leave of absence and a complete fee waiver for three years to two children of Ahad Cheema; Dr Turab Hussain then assumed office. The article's references are dated 26 March 2024 and 20 May 2024; the text gives no date for the resignation itself.
| Who | Role | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahad Cheema | father of the two children concerned (named in the article) | ||
| Ahad Cheema | Federal Minister whose sons' fees were at issue | ||
| Attaullah Tarar | Federal Information Minister who contacted the Principal about withdrawing his resignation | ||
| Attaullah Tarar | Federal Minister of Information; urged him to reconsider | ||
| Attaullah Tarar | Information Minister (replied for the government side) | ||
| Balighur Rehman | Punjab Governor, whose House's actions the letter criticised | ||
| Balighur Rehman | Punjab Governor (reportedly ordered the fee waiver) | ||
| Michael Thomson | resigning principal | ||
| Michael Thomson | resigned as Principal (described as former principal by June 2024) | ||
| Michael Thomson | resigning Principal | ||
| Michael Thomson | resigned as Principal | ||
| Muhammad Balighur Rehman | then-governor of Punjab whose decision prompted the resignation | ||
| S. M. Turab Hussain | succeeded as Principal |
Photographs appear here when the article that reports the event carries them.
He assumed office after the former Principal Sr. Michael A. Thomson resigned in protest after the then-governor of Punjab, Baligh Ur Rehman, allowed a leave of absence and a complete fee waiver for a period of three years to two children of former bureaucrat and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs
Controversy erupts as Aitchison principal resigns over governor's interference
Principal of Aitchison College, Lahore, Michael A Thomson Monday submitted his resignation letter in protest against preferential treatment of the sons of a federal minister
the recent resignation of Michael A Thompson, the former principal of Aitchison College, Lahore, who had accused the then Punjab governor, Balighur Rehman, of meddling in the school’s administration
Further, Thomson said his post was advertised without his knowledge. He went on to claim he was "disrespectfully treated" by the Board when it failed to recognise his contribution and resignation
in the letter issued by the principal on March 25, 2024
Aitchison College Principal Michael A Thomson has resigned, blaming pressure on the administration from the Punjab governor's office among the reasons
sources in the Governor House said the office had already accepted the resignation and a search committee had been set up for the appointment of a new principal
The Principal has stated in his letter dated March 25, 2024 that he would leave on April 1 and would not be playing any role in the management of upcoming admissions.
Aitchison College Principal Michael A Thomson has resigned, blaming pressure on the administration from the Punjab governor's office among the reasons
Aitchison College Principal Michael A Thompson tendered his resignation on Monday, citing nepotism and political interference as the reasons behind his decision
Michael A. Thomson, the principal of the prestigious Aitchison College in Lahore, resigned on Monday
The principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College, Michael A. Thompson, resigned on March 25, citing “prejudiced actions by Governor House” and condemning them as “unwarranted interference and brazen directives
Aitchison College Principal Michael A Thompson submitted his resignation on Monday, alleging 'unwarranted interference and brazen directives' from the Punjab government regarding fee waivers for Ahad Cheema’s sons
took another turn on Tuesday when the Federal Minister Ahad Cheema wrote a letter to Punjab governor informing him of his decision not to avail the fee waiver facility for his children
Principal Lahore Aitchison College Michael A. Thomson resigned on Monday, citing “breakdown of governance and management” caused by what he called “prejudiced actions by Governor House
The sources said the principal had resigned last year and he had been requested to continue to serve till August this year
They said the search committee had initiated the process for the appointment of a new principal. A new principal was likely to be appointed in the coming month, the sources added
Aitchison College Principal Michael A Thompson tendered his resignation on Monday, citing nepotism and political interference as the reasons behind his decision
Aitchison College Principal Michael A Thompson submitted his resignation on Monday, alleging 'unwarranted interference and brazen directives' from the Punjab government regarding fee waivers for Ahad Cheema’s sons
He further claimed that Principal Thompson had already submitted his resignation and was only expected to serve until August 2024. Cheema added a committee for hiring a new principal has already been formed
resigned on Monday, citing interference and "blatant policy manufacturing to accommodate certain individuals" who sought "preferential treatment" to grant long leave to the children of a federal minister and to waive their fees for this period
Thomson also asked whether the government wanted him to complete the admissions process or let the incoming principal handle it
Cheema further noted that the principal's tenure had come to an end and that he had already indicated his intention to leave. Hence, his post was advertised, and a selection committee was set up to search for a replacement
The principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College, Michael A. Thompson, resigned on March 25, citing “prejudiced actions by Governor House” and condemning them as “unwarranted interference and brazen directives
Although the reason for the resignation was not specified in the letter, media reports suggested that it was prompted by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman’s decision to waive the tuition fees for the sons of Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Ahad Cheema
Principal Lahore Aitchison College Michael A. Thomson resigned on Monday, citing “breakdown of governance and management” caused by what he called “prejudiced actions by Governor House
The principal of the college had submitted his resignation from August 1, 2024, citing personal reasons, which was accepted
The decision to leave the college from April 1st is the principal’s own decision. Staff members were addressed in an inappropriate language and expressions in the letter issued by the principal on March 25, 2024
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on behalf of the federal government also contacted Principal Aitchison College and discussed with regard to withdrawing his resignation and resolving the matter amicably