The Sindh government has decided to propose raising the retirement age of university professors from 60 to 65 years. Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah announced the plan during a meeting with vice-chancellors of 32 public universities in the province. He said a summary seeking approval for the change would be submitted to the provincial cabinet. Shah said Sindh allocated Rs44.46 billion in grants-in-aid to public universities, adding that the province provided universities with higher grants than other provinces. He also called for a comprehensive policy and clear criteria for establishing new university campuses. He said decisions should reflect academic requirements and financial needs. Karsaz Tragedy Saeed Ghani alleges evidence was destroyed after attacks on Benazir Bhutto The meeting also discussed concerns raised by vice-chancellors over the Right to Information law. According to the chief secretary, university heads said information requests were sometimes made without a clear link to the public interest. Shah identified pension liabilities as a major financial challenge for universities. He urged institutions to avoid unnecessary recruitment, particularly in non-teaching departments, to help reduce their financial burden. The proposed increase in the retirement age is subject to approval by the provincial cabinet. Post navigation Karsaz Tragedy Saeed Ghani alleges evidence was destroyed after attacks on Benazir Bhutto Bilawal Bhutto PPP ready to fight terrorists if K-P government fails to act
