Karachi University students protest against increase in semester fees
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Students of Federal Urdu University Gulshan Campus in Karachi staged a protest against the increase in semester fee, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
The student action committee was outraged by the increase in the semester fee of the courses being offered at the university.
They chanted slogans within the campus premises while holding placards and banners.
According to the details, the students complained regarding the excess in semester fees which has been increased by 50 to 68%.
Moreover, the students claimed to continue the protest as well as to block the university road if the university administration will not take their decision of increasing the fees back.
The university registrar, Dr. Mahjabeen said that it’s not the authority of the university administration to raise the fees.
Following the university protest, a heavy contingent was deployed to enhance the security of the staff as well as the local community.
Reporter: Syed Zubair Rashid