KARACHI: Teachers at the University of Karachi have suspended a month-long strike and examination boycott following negotiations with government officials and university authorities, paving the way for the resumption of examinations that had been stalled since early May.
Decision by KUTS Executive Council
The decision was taken by the Executive Council of the Karachi University Teachers' Society (KUTS) during an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening. The university's Officers Welfare Association also announced an end to its protest. The development came hours after a meeting convened by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC), where representatives of teachers, officers and employees were given assurances regarding their demands.
Strike Deferred for Muharram
Speaking to The Express Tribune after the Executive Council meeting, KUTS President Dr Ghufran Alam said the strike had been deferred in view of the sanctity of Muharram. "We are postponing the strike in respect of Ashura. During this period, teachers will be able to conduct examinations in their respective departments," he said.
The suspension of the strike is expected to allow the university to resume academic activities and examinations that were disrupted for over a month. The teachers' demands, which include issues related to promotions, salaries, and working conditions, were discussed in the HEC meeting, and assurances were given to address them.
