KARACHI, Sept 19: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi, Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, on Monday felicitated the students and faculty members for holding the Students’ Week in a peaceful manner and organizing impressive programmes, which were attended by a large number of students.

He said programmes organized by the students of various KU departments including Economics, English, Genetics, Psychology, International Relations, KUBS, Computer Science, Chemistry Geology, Geography and Pakistan Studies were unforgettable and of great standard.

“Peaceful holding of several programmes indicate that the KU students are intelligent and peace-loving who remained disciplined throughout the said event and not a single incident of violence was reported” he added.

Dr Pirzada said that holding of debates, seminars and other extracurricular activities should continue at the varsity and students should participate in each other’s programmes to learn from their experiences and improve their intellectual abilities.

The KU VC also praised the faculty members and administrative staff of the varsity for assisting the students in organizing activities in such a professional manner.—PPI

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...