KU students caught incrossfire as exam boycottenters 2nd month

KARACHI:

Nearly 50,000 students at the University of Karachi are facing severe academic uncertainty as the teachers' boycott of semester examinations has entered its second month, leaving the university's academic calendar in disarray.

The boycott, which began on May 5, continues over the non-payment of outstanding dues related to evening classes, paper checking, examination supervision, paper setting, house ceiling allowance and leave encashment. As a result, semester examinations remain suspended.

Teachers, along with administrative officers and non-teaching staff, staged a protest outside the university's administration block, demanding immediate payment of their pending dues, clearance of house ceiling payments, arrears and all outstanding financial dues.

Due to the ongoing protest and boycott, semester examinations have been indefinitely postponed, directly affecting students' academic progress. Students and parents fear further delays may disrupt the academic calendar, shorten semester durations, and even lead to cancellation of scheduled vacations.