SU Syndicate approves promotions, key appointments; campus uplift plan backed

HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh’s syndicate, at its 212th meeting held on Saturday, approved a series of academic and administrative decisions, including promotions, key appointments and measures aimed at improving campus infrastructure and student facilities.

The meeting held at the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Convention Centre was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Marri, who welcomed members and acknowledged their continued support in strengthening the university’s governance and academic standards.

Among those present were Secretary Universities and Boards Department Muhammad Abbas Baloch, Syed Sohail Akbar Shah, Prof Asif Kazi, Prof Dr Javed Chandio, Prof Dr Lachhaman Das Dhomeja, Prof Dr Arfana Mallah, Benazir Junejo, Prof Dr Abdul Ahad Abro, Suleman Ahmed, Dr Aqeel Ahmed Bhutto, Umed Ali Rind, Abdul Rehman Nangraj, Sajid Qayoom Memon and Maulana Asghar Dars, along with other members representing academia, government and civil society.

The meeting began with Fateha for former vice-chancellor Mazharul Haq Siddiqui and for the son of Syed Ghulam Nabi Shah. Participants expressed grief over the losses and offered prayers for the departed souls and patience for the bereaved families.

In his opening remarks, the vice-chancellor highlighted ongoing development initiatives and noted the Sindh government’s support for the repair and rehabilitation of internal roads and hostel infrastructure. He said these efforts were vital for improving the overall campus environment and enhancing student facilities.

He also informed the forum that the provincial government had assured support for the development of Dr N.A. Baloch Model School Hyderabad and Syed Panah Ali Shah Model School Jamshoro, underscoring its commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure and outreach.

The syndicate deliberated on a range of academic, administrative and human resource matters. It approved the recommendations of the selection board for the promotion of various officers, recognising their performance and contributions. The body also granted lien and extraordinary leave to some faculty members in line with rules, enabling them to pursue academic and research opportunities. Additionally, it approved the compulsory retirement of two faculty members.

Key academic appointments were also finalized, which included the appointments of Prof Dr Tariq Hussain Umrani as Director of the Institute of English Language & Literature and Professor Dr Zulfiqar Haider Zaidi as Chairman of the Department of Public Administration, each for a three-year term.

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