KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced financial assistance of Rs 10 million for the families of those martyred and Rs 1 million for each injured person due to Indian aggression.
A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Sindh Secretariat to mark Thanksgiving Day, celebrating the success of Operation Baniyan Marsoos. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah led the flag-hoisting, joined by provincial ministers, advisors, special assistants, the Chief Secretary, and other officials.
Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Minister stated that Pakistani forces responded decisively to Indian aggression. He emphasized that defending the homeland is every Pakistani’s primary duty and that no compromise will be made on the nation’s honor.
In a separate media interaction, Murad Ali Shah said the entire nation stood united against Indian aggression, with the armed forces delivering a strong response. He congratulated the people of Sindh, urging them to observe Thanksgiving Day and pray for the martyrs, adding that the victory granted by Allah should be utilized for the country’s betterment.
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In other news, the Sindh government has permanently barred educationists and bureaucrats over 62 years old from being appointed as vice-chancellors in public universities.
According to a report, the Sindh government has set the age limit for vice-chancellors at 62 years, formalizing it through a new act passed by the Sindh Assembly, which has now become law.
The act, published in the gazette on February 27, 2025, was approved by the Sindh Assembly with several amendments, including this clause, and applies to all 30 public universities in Sindh.
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The amended act includes a provision for Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law (ZABUL), Sindh’s only law university, allowing judges to apply for the vice-chancellor position with an age relaxation.
Sindh High Court judges are eligible up to age 63, and Supreme Court judges up to age 67. However, educationists or bureaucrats applying for the same position at ZABUL are restricted to the 62-year age limit.
The act also allows vice-chancellors to receive a one-time extension for a subsequent term after completing their first term. Under the act, if an educationist or bureaucrat is appointed vice-chancellor at age 62, they will complete their first term at 65. If granted an extension, they can serve until age 69.
