LOWER DIR: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU), Sheringal, here the other day inaugurated Sports Gala 2026 with colourful cultural performances, a march-past and traditional displays representing the country’s four provinces, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Iqbal Munir inaugurated the event, which was attended by Assistant Commissioner Sheringal Nausher Mohammad, Registrar Dr Badshah Hussain, District Sports Officer Sadiqullah, Director Sports Dr Anwarul Haq, university officials, faculty members and a large number of students.
Children welcomed the guests, while students dressed in traditional costumes representing different regions of the country added colour to the ceremony. Teams from various university departments also took part in the march-past and cultural displays.
Speaking on the occasion, District Sports Officer Sadiqullah appreciated the university administration for organising the event and assured it of continued support. Assistant Commissioner Nausher Mohammad also congratulated the vice-chancellor and his team, saying he had attended the ceremony on the special instructions of Upper Dir Deputy Commissioner Dil Nawaz Wazir, who had directed the district sports office to extend all possible assistance for the successful conduct of the gala.
In his address, Prof Iqbal Munir welcomed the participants and thanked the district administration, sports office and university officials for their cooperation. He said sports played a vital role in promoting physical fitness, mental development, teamwork, discipline and leadership among students.
Director Sports Dr Anwarul Haq said the week-long gala would feature cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, skiing, chess, table tennis, races, jumping and other competitions, along with entertainment programmes.
NEW COURSES: The 15th meeting of the Academic Council of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU), Sheringal, chaired by the vice-chancellor approved courses and examiners for BS, MPhil and PhD programmes in Computer Science and BS and MPhil programmes in Pakistan Studies.
The meeting was attended by the registrar, director academics, controller of examinations, deputy registrar academics and heads of various departments.
Addressing the meeting, Prof Iqbal Munir reiterated the university’s commitment to quality education, research promotion and improved academic standards. He emphasised the need to strengthen teaching facilities, ensure student welfare and encourage higher education.
Published in Dawn, November 7th, 2026
