Karachi (HRNW) All the usually packed classes at the University of Karachi have been empty for over a week now. The hallways are abandoned and the departments give a lone view to onlookers.
On Wednesday, Dr Shah Ali, president of the society, has warned that if their demands aren’t met, teacher will boycott universities across Sindh. “Secretary Universities Board should be sacked and the letter sent regarding promotion rules should be withdrawn,” he demanded.
The protesters have also expressed their concerns regarding the non-payment of salaries. They demanded that evening classes bills pending for over a year now be paid within 15 days.
Meanwhile, Sindh Universities Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu has called the demonstrating teachers for negotiations. He has promised that all the legitimate problems of teachers will be solved.
Last week, teachers at the varsity announced to boycott both morning and evening classes against the “derogatory attitude” of secretary universities and boards.
Recently, in one of the board elections, a government official had declared the proceedings of the selection board null and void on grounds that the university administration had not taken prior approval for it.
The Karachi University Teachers Society, consequently, announced a strike demanding the selection board’s elections be held and the government official be removed.
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