MARDAN: Dozens of activists of the Pakhtun Students Federation (PkSF) at Abdul Wali Khan University staged a protest rally here against the administration of the varsity, accusing it of corruption.
The rally was led by Sabir Khan, divisional president and Lakhkar Khan, general secretary of PkSF, Abdul Wali Khan University. The protesters chanted slogans against the university administration and demanded an inquiry into the alleged corruption in the university.
Addressing the protesters outside the Mardan Press Club, Sabir Khan and Lakhkar Khan alleged that a girl student of B.A took examination for improvement, but she got 241 marks
and was placed in 3rd grade. They alleged that the controller of examination violated the rules and regulations and granted her 7 marks in rechecking while under the rules there was no rechecking and recounting in the case of improvement.
They accused the provost of the university of living at girls hostel, which was against the law and Pakhtun traditions. They asked the National Accountability Bureau, Federal Investigation Agency and other agencies to conduct inquiry into the wrongdoings.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
