Balochistan university bans political activities on campus

The University of Balochistan banned all political activities and gatherings on campus. A notification, issued by the governor secretariat, ordered the university’s chancellor not to allow any political activities and gatherings on the university campus.

According to reports, the action was taken to avoid disturbance in the conductive environment of the campus. The governor has ordered the university chancellor and management to follow the orders strictly.

It is pertinent to mention that the notification has been delivered three days before the Student Solidarity March which is scheduled to take place across the country on November 29. The march demands better education and a fair academic environment. One of its most important demands is the elimination of the rule binding students not to take part in on-campus politics.

This decision has again put the university in the spotlight. Earlier in October 2019, students claimed that CCTV cameras were installed by the university admin to blackmail them.

Staff members even exposed that secret cameras were placed inside switchboards and keyboards to check the students’ activities. After widespread criticism, Prof Dr. Javed Iqbal, the former vice-chancellor of the university, stepped down from his post until the Federal Investigation Agency completes its inquiry.

Meanwhile, the university was also embroiled in a harassment issue, following which, it made compulsory for students to wear uniforms as a measure to control harassment. The Balochistan High Court chief justice had instructed the university administration to make uniforms compulsory for students.