SUKKUR: October/ 3, 2018: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur witnessed strike by the teachers, employees and officers on third consecutive day against the nonpayment of salary and financial crisis at the university.

The classes remained suspended and the teachers, officers as well as the employees wore black bands to register their protest.

In the sidelines of the protest, Shah Abdul Latif University Teachers Association (SALUTA), the representative body of the teachers in their meeting under the chair of Prof. Ayaz Gul has decided that the protest will continue till the Govt. of Sindh approves regular annual grant for the university. 

However, it was decided after the assurance of FAPUSA Sindh chapter and its meeting with Chairman Sindh HEC and Secretary Boards & Universities that the classes will be resumed from tomorrow. 

The teachers will conduct academic activities while wearing black bands on arms.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the university Muhammad Ibrahim Khokhar has made it clear that the issue of the current salary will be resolved soon as the Govt. of Sindh has approved some amount to avert this crisis.

He further added that the university authorities are more concerned over the suspension of class and they are doing their best to resolve the matter at the earliest.

He welcomed the decision of resuming of class room activities and teaching practices by SALUTA on the assurance of FAPUSA. (01)