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Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PHC dismisses petition against KMU fees
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a petition challenging a 100 per cent increase in annual fees for medical colleges, ruling that the court could not intervene in university policy matters unless there was abuse of authority or violation of statutes. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal heard the petition filed by 119 students including Muhammad Zulqarnain. The petitioners, students of Khyber Medical University and affiliated medical and dental colleges, claimed that the university's decision to increase fees by more than 100 per cent was unfair and violated the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Universities Act 2012. The petitioners' lawyer contended that the government's and university administration's decision was a violation of Section 28 of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Universities Act 2012. He said that only the syndicate of a public sector university could make decisions about increases in fees and that the increases could not be more than ten per cent. On the other hand, the university's lawyer informed the court that the provincial government and Khyber Medical University formulated the admissions policy as well as the annual fees for each academic session, the students had accepted the fee structure at the time of their admission, and their enrolment in medical colleges was based on college policies and prospectuses. The court was told that the fee increase was discussed in the Khyber Medical University's Finance and Training Committee meeting in 2024 after which the fees had been raised from Rs143,000 to Rs450,000. These recommendations had been presented in the 44th meeting of the University Syndicate and later notified in the college admission policy.
Express Tribune
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
K-P stands united with Kashmir cause
PESHAWAR: Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa like the rest of the country on Wednesday. Dozens of walks and rallies were organized in all districts of the province in which politicians, students, the general public and government officials participated with great enthusiasm. A special walk was organized at Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar led by Registrar Inamullah Khan Wazir and Dr. Ijaz Hussain. The walk witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, university administration, and heads of departments. Participants carried banners and placards inscribed with slogans such as 'Kashmir Will Become Pakistan' 'We Stand with Our Kashmiri Brothers' and 'Self-Determination is the Basic Right of Kashmiri People.' During the walk, attendees expressed their solidarity with the people of Kashmir and urged the international community to take notice of the ongoing Indian atrocities in the occupied Kashmir and play its role in granting Kashmiris their legitimate right to self-determination. Addressing the participants at the conclusion of the walk, Registrar Inamullah Khan Wazir stated that the purpose of observing Kashmir Solidarity Day is to pay tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and to highlight their plight at the global level. Similarly, to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day a special ceremony was held at Pakhtunkhwa House Mardan. Commissioner Mardan Division Nisar Ahmed was the chief guest. Deputy Commissioner Mardan Dr. Azmatullah Wazir, DPO Zahoor Babar Afridi, Secretary to Commissioner Sara Tawab, ADC Finance Fahad Iftikhar, government officials, media, civil society, and school students participated in the ceremony. One minute silence was observed to express solidarity with the Kashmiri brothers. The children of the school presented national songs, anthems, speeches and tableaus in which the sacrifices of Kashmiri Muslims were highlighted and the cruelty and brutality of the Indian occupation army was depicted. The speakers condemned the atrocities of the Indian occupying army on the Kashmiri Muslims. They described the silence of the international conscience on the violations of human rights in Kashmir as criminal. Speaking at the event, Commissioner Mardan Nisar Ahmed said that the freedom struggle of Kashmiri Muslims will definitely succeed. He said that the Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the resolutions of the United Nations. Various districts across K-P organized rallies and special events to express support for the people of Kashmir. In Swabi district, a rally was held where participants chanted slogans against Indian atrocities. The rally was attended by civil and police officials as well as members of civil society. Chairman Rahim Jadoon reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Kashmiris, emphasizing that February 5 serves as a day of renewed commitment to their cause. In Nowshera district, a solidarity rally saw participation from district administration officials, lawyers, traders, religious scholars, civil society members, and students. The rally started from Shobra Chowk and concluded at Kacheri Chowk, with participants holding banners condemning Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir. One minute of silence was observed, followed by collective prayers for Kashmir's freedom. In Charsadda, a special event was organized. School children performed patriotic songs and delivered speeches about Kashmir. Speakers regreted over the United Nations' lackluster approach to resolving the Kashmir issue, stressing that self-determination is the fundamental right of Kashmiris. In Bajaur district, a solidarity walk was held in Bajaur's Civil Colony Khar, with participation from the local administration, TMA officials, tribal elders, and students.
