Punjab University bans curricular, extracurricular activities of student organisations

The Punjab University on Friday banned curricular and extracurricular activities of all student organisations on the premises of the university.

The action was taken on the recommendation of the committee constituted by the administration after a recent clash between student organisations.

A senior university administrator, speaking on condition of anonymity, said students who want to hold a program need to first submit a proposal to the administration.

The university official added that the administration would then evaluate the proposal and if approved the university may provide security to avoid any untoward incident.

“No student organisation would be allowed to carry out their activities in the university premises,” said the administrator.

Earlier this week, at least five people were injured as students from the Islami Jamiat Taleba (IJT) allegedly gatecrashed a Pakhtun cultural event being held at PU.

IJT members allegedly tried to halt the proceedings, which resulted in a clash between students at the university.

Source: Dawn