In a dramatic turn of events on Tuesday, Dr. Samreen Hussain, the esteemed Vice Chancellor of Dawood University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) Karachi, narrowly escaped a gun attack.
The incident occurred as Dr. Hussain was en route to an Independence Day event in Orangi. Despite the serious nature of the attack, she emerged unharmed.
According to police reports, unknown assailants opened fire on Dr. Hussain’s vehicle. Fortunately, she was shielded from harm and remained safe throughout the ordeal.
The authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to identify those responsible and uncover the motive behind the attack.
Dr. Samreen Hussain’s resilience and pioneering role in higher education are well recognized.
As the first female Vice Chancellor of any University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan, she has made significant contributions to the academic landscape.
Her influential career also includes founding roles at Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University in Sukkur and the Sindh Higher Education Commission.
Additionally, she is a member of the Federal Higher Education Commission and the first female elected member of the Pakistan Engineering Council’s Governing Body in the field of Electronic Engineering.
The attack on Dr. Hussain highlights ongoing security concerns but also underscores her prominent role and the respect she commands within the educational community.
The investigation continues as the public and educational institutions await further updates on this concerning incident.
