KARACHI: Nearly 50,000 students at the University of Karachi are facing severe academic uncertainty as the teachers' boycott of semester examinations has entered its second month, leaving the university's academic calendar in disarray. The boycott, which began on May 5, continues due to the non-payment of outstanding dues related to evening classes, paper checking, examination supervision, paper setting, house ceiling allowance, and leave encashment. As a result, semester examinations remain suspended.
Protest and Demands
Teachers, along with administrative officers and non-teaching staff, staged a protest outside the university's administration block, demanding immediate payment of their pending dues, clearance of house ceiling payments, arrears, and all outstanding financial dues. The protesters have vowed to continue their boycott until their demands are met.
Impact on Students
Due to the ongoing protest and boycott, semester examinations have been indefinitely postponed, directly affecting students' academic progress. Students and parents fear that further delays may disrupt the academic calendar, shorten semester durations, and even lead to cancellation of scheduled vacations. Many students have expressed frustration over the uncertainty, calling on the university administration to resolve the issue promptly.
The University of Karachi administration has yet to issue an official statement regarding the resolution of the teachers' grievances. Meanwhile, the academic community awaits a breakthrough to restore normalcy.
