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A serious crisis has unfolded at the University of Karachi, with the institution’s valuable land being occupied and a petrol pump being constructed on it in blatant disregard for the law. The absence of effective action by provincial authorities has heightened concerns among the university’s administration and faculty.
According to a letter sent by the university’s registrar, Dr. Imran, to the Secretary of Boards and Universities, Mr. Abbas Baloch, the issue of land grabbing on the university’s premises was first reported on September 25, 2025. However, despite the administration’s repeated requests for action, no official response was received, and no tangible progress was made. The letter emphasized that the unauthorized occupation and illegal construction not only interfere with the university’s administrative affairs but also pose a direct threat to the institution’s security, autonomy, and academic environment.
The university administration has urged the provincial government to provide immediate administrative and legal assistance to address the situation and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. The university’s syndicate member and former president of the Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mohsin, has also called upon the government to take action, warning that if the university’s land is not protected, it could set a dangerous precedent for other educational institutions in the province.
In a separate development, the Rescue 1122 team has been working to rescue people trapped in the rubble of the collapsed Glitter Plaza building. The Sindh government has announced that it will provide financial assistance to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy. Three more people have been added to the list of missing individuals, bringing the total to 70. The rescue operation is still ongoing, and there is a possibility that more bodies may be discovered.
In another incident, a young man was brutally assaulted by a security guard, who allegedly used a baton and kicks to inflict severe injuries. The victim, Muhammad Waqar, later succumbed to his injuries. The police have been criticized for their failure to apprehend the suspects, with a district and sessions court judge ordering the police to produce the suspects in court by 11 am the next day.
The Chief Fire Officer has reported that the cooling process at the Glitter Plaza site is ongoing. The Sindh government’s help desk has announced that it has added three more names to the list of missing individuals, bringing the total to 70. In a separate incident, a mother was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for murdering her five-year-old son.
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