GWADAR: The University of Turbat has been closed for an indefinite period following continuous protests against withholding of results of some students.

A notification issued by the registrar of the university stated that “owing to unavoidable circumstances”, halls and hostels of the university will remain closed from May 5 till further orders.

It added that administrative and teaching staff will perform their duties as usual.

Meanwhile, the university administration said in a statement that a group of students had been creating hurdles in smooth working of the university and disturbing the educational atmosphere. They started protests in the university and locked the gates to stop entry of the teachers and students on small issues.

The statement said that despite their negative attitude, the university has not taken any action against them. However, their results were withheld for their promotion to the next semester, it said.

The protesting students, meanwhile, rejected the university’s claim as well as the allegations levelled against them.

Speaking at a press conference, Bahot Changez, a student leader at Law College of the University, said the university had withheld the results of six students against which they had protested.

He warned that if the results of six students were not announced over the next 24 hours, they would expand their protest and adopt a strict line of action.

Published in Dawn, May 6th, 2023