I HAVE written nine books in Sindhi language, out of which, three are published by the University of Karachi, three by the Sindh Culture and Tourism department, and three by other organisations.

I am working as a lecturer in Sindhi at the Government Islamia Science College Karachi from 08-08-2000.

I have done my Ph.D on Sindhi Folk Songs from the University of Karachi in May 2006.

When I applied for PhD allowance, the department refused to give Rs5,000 allowance per month. This is a discrimination against PhD degree allowance in Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh.

Those who hold PhD in Urdu (six in our department), get Rs5000- per month while who hold PhD in Sindhi (five in our department) get Rs1,500 per month as PhD allowance.

This is discrimination, the allowance should be equal for all PhD holders Rs5,000 p.m. The University of Karachi is also paying Rs5,000 p.m. to all the PhD holders without any discrimination of subject from 22-09-2003.

Against this discrimination first I filed appeal at the department and than knocked the doors of court i.e. Sindh Service Tribunal, Karachi.

The tribunal decided this matter on the merit basis and ordered to allow me Ph.D allowance Rs5,000/ per month on 25/07/2008 but the education department has still not complied these orders.

Sir, there are no incentives and benefits for PhD holders in Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, like Universities. Neither we can avail study leave nor any promotion etc.

I appeal through your newspaper to Education Minister Pir Mazhar ul Haq to resolve the matter on the priority basis.

DR KAMAL JAMRO

Government Islamia Science College Karachi