Agha Ghazanfar

Ghazanfar described the school as “like a microcosm of the country as a whole”, claiming that is “rife with corruption, mismanagement and nepotism

Before I came I was told the biggest challenge will be withstanding the pressure of politicians, rich businessman, people who command huge amounts of resources because the tradition was that seats could be purchased

Ghazanfar claims that in the aftermath he came under direct pressure from board members who at the time were attempting to renegotiate his contract

Sadiq, whose son Ali Ayaz Sadiq is a board member, told Pakistani TV that Ghazanfar was guilty of corruption and misconduct

An Aitchisonian who studied at the College for 11 years (1952–1962) and later became its first Old Boy Principal, he had a distinguished student career, winning the Malik Chiragh Khan Debating Challenge Cup (1960–62), the Godley Medal (1960), and numerous academic prizes.

An Aitchisonian who studied at the College for 11 years (1952–1962) and later became its first Old Boy Principal, he had a distinguished student career, winning the Malik Chiragh Khan Debating Challenge Cup (1960–62), the Godley Medal (1960), and numerous academic prizes.

An Aitchisonian who studied at the College for 11 years (1952–1962) and later became its first Old Boy Principal, he had a distinguished student career, winning the Malik Chiragh Khan Debating Challenge Cup (1960–62), the Godley Medal (1960), and numerous academic prizes.

He held a Ph.D. from the University of London (London Business School), was a Sloan Fellow, and earned an M.P.A from Syracuse University, along with an M.A in English Literature and a B.A (Hons) in Economics and Political Science.

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Prof. Dr. Agha Ghazanfar on 9th April 2026.

studied at the College for 11 years (1952–1962)

He served with distinction in the Civil Service of Pakistan for 36 years (1968–2004) and was widely recognised at national and international levels.

A distinguished academic and Professor of Business Administration since 2005, he also represented both Pakistan and Ukraine at global forums including the World Bank and IMF.

A distinguished academic and Professor of Business Administration since 2005, he also represented both Pakistan and Ukraine at global forums including the World Bank and IMF.

studied at the College for 11 years (1952–1962)

Later, he filed a complaint at the Race Course police station against the administration

Ghazanfar, who was ousted from his post by Aitchison College Board of Governors in July, was reinstated by the Lahore High Court on August 23

He had said this year the admission process had been fair and transparent as merit lists were made public

Agha Ghazanfar, a distinguished academic and former senior bureaucrat, is banned by a high court order from running Aitchison college or even walking on the extensive lawns of its vast campus in Lahore

He has said he is filling his time writing a “prisoner’s diary” about the bizarre limbo he is caught up in after taking legal action against the college’s decision in July to sack him just seven months after he took over

Dr. Agha Ghazanfar 2014 to 2015

Former Principal, Aitchison College (2014–2015)

The management of Aitchison College barred the college’s principal Dr Agha Ghazanfar from entering the university's premises on Thursday.

Ghazanfar arrived in December after his long-standing predecessor stepped down

Ghazanfar said he was being punished for upholding merit, and was being stopped by Ameer Hussain despite orders of the Lahore High Court.

In July, Dr Ghazanfar told The Express Tribune he was under immense pressure from influential quarters regarding admissions. He had said this year the admission process had been fair and transparent as merit lists were made public.