Gomal University to resume educational activities from Monday
The administration of Gomal University decided to reopen the university and resume educational activities from Monday, a notification issued on Sunday said.
The administration of Gomal University had closed the university for an indefinite period after threats were given to the vice-chancellor by former federal minister Ali Amin Gandapur amid students’ protests.
A notification No. 6107-11/GU/Estt dated 18/09/2022 issued by the Deputy Registrar Gomal University on the orders of VC Gomal University states that “It is notified for the information of all concerned that the Vice Chancellor, Gomal University has been pleased to open the University for All Academic Activities w.e.f. Monday , September 19 , 2022″.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President of District Tank Samiullah Khan Burki visited the Gomal University and played an instrumental role on behest of Adviser to Prime Minister Amir Muqam by getting around the opposing parties after holding successful talks with administration, Vice-Chancelor Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed and protesting students’ organization, Samiullah Khan Burk said in a press release issued here on Sunday.
“After long drawn out brainstorming discussion, the participants reached a consensus that university will reopen from Monday and a formal notification in this regard would be issued today(Sunday)”, Samiullah Burki said.
He said the huddle also decided to constitute a committee to resolve all the matters which led to a sticky situation and the university had to suspend educational activities.
Gomal University to resume educational activities from Monday
Mr. Burki said the federal government would continue to extend its possible support and resolve problems being faced by people while he also met with students who had decided to call off their protest and the university would reopen from Monday.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed appreciated Samiullah Burki for extending his services to save precious time of students.
Similarly, the students’ representatives also expressed satisfaction and willingness to end the protest and join classes.
