Prof. Dr. Nek Muhammad Shaikh has been appointed as Director, Institute of Physics. Dr. Shaikh was handed in an appointment order by VC-SU Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Burfat in his office. In a courtesy meeting that ensued instantly thereafter, Dr. Shaikh expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for reposing trust in him; whereas, Dr. Burfat in return said he expected Dr. Shaikh to chip in his best to raise the institute bar in academic and research domains.