Balochistan universities go virtual

Three major universities in Balochistan have unexpectedly shut down, instructing students to continue their education through online classes.

The affected institutions include the University of Balochistan, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) and Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University.

Alongside the closures, student transport services have also been suspended, raising further questions about the rationale behind these decisions.

Official notifications confirmed the transition to virtual learning. However, no explanation has been provided for the sudden shift.

Within BUITEMS, sources said that the suspension of the student bus service coincided with the closure. However, no formal link has been established.

The move comes amid heightened security concerns in the province, particularly in the wake of the recent attack on the Jaffar Express in Bolan Valley. However, university administrations have not explicitly cited security threats as the reason.

Students have voiced concerns over disruptions to their studies and are calling on the administration to ensure the smooth continuation of academic activities.