Mirpurkhas University hope for Thar's students

HYDERABAD:

The University of Mirpurkhas, established under the Sindh Assembly Act in 2023, has emerged as a beacon of hope for students in Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar and nearby underserved areas.

The institution aims to provide accessible and quality higher education to local youth, marking a significant milestone in Sindh's educational development.

The Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Rafique Ahmed Memon, in an interview with APP, highlighted the university's key role in bridging the educational gap in the region.

He expressed optimism about receiving support from the Sindh government, local philanthropists and the broader community to transform the university into a leading academic institution.

He said that since its establishment, the university has met all constitutional requirements, including the successful organisation of its first pre-entry test for admissions on November 24, with assistance from the Sindh University Testing Center.

Dr Memon expressed confidence that future entry tests would be conducted independently by the university. Currently, the university offers ten programs, including BBA, Computer Science, IT, English Literature, Linguistics, Data Science, Education and others. With an initial enrollment of approximately 860 students, the university plans to expand its capacity gradually to meet increasing demand.

Dr. Memon acknowledged several challenges facing the institution, including the urgent need for permanent infrastructure, an expanded budget and additional facilities.

Despite these hurdles, the university continues to provide students with essential services such as accommodation, transportation and quality education.

He added that efforts were underway to acquire land for the university near the Public School in Mirpurkhas, which could address infrastructure challenges. The vice-chancellor stated that the university's current budget of Rs250 million would need to be increased to support its growing needs in near future.