Punjab University has imposed heavy fines on 37 students from various departments for violating university discipline rules, signaling a strict approach to maintaining order on campus. Each student has been fined Rs20,000, reflecting the administration’s determination to uphold academic and behavioral standards across all faculties. Officials emphasized that such action was necessary to discourage disruptive activities and to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
Moreover, university representatives confirmed that several students, including Muhammad Imad Akhtar, Muhammad Ammar Khan, Haji Zain Sarfaraz, Atif Nawaz, Muhammad Samiullah, Muhammad Farooq, and Shoaib Amir Fakhri, were among those penalized. They added that others fined included Haneen Arif, Ansar Ali, Muhammad Salar Ahmad, Hamad Ali, Samiullah, Shumraiz Mumtaz, Zain Shaukat, Anwar Kamal, Muhammad Anees, and Usman Ahmad. The decision came after a comprehensive disciplinary review conducted by the university’s committee.
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Additionally, the administration stated that Ghazanfar Ali Rehan, Muhammad Hamid Raza, and Ghulam Murtaza were also fined for their involvement in similar violations. However, in a gesture of leniency, the disciplinary committee accepted the apologies of four students: Saifullah, Muhammad Suleman, Shehzad, and Muhammad Wahab Khurshid. This partial relief demonstrates the university’s willingness to consider genuine remorse while still enforcing its regulations to maintain campus harmony.
Furthermore, the administration confirmed additional disciplinary measures beyond monetary fines. Muhammad Farooq, a Social Work department student, has had his academic result withheld, while Muhammad Israr from the Philosophy department has been banned from entering the university premises. These steps underline the administration’s broader commitment to ensuring accountability and deterring future incidents of misconduct among students.
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In April this year, the university had previously conducted a major operation to evict unauthorized occupants from its hostels. Hundreds of illegal residents were removed during that action, with authorities later allocating hostels to 300 morning-shift students who lacked accommodation. Moreover, the administration announced plans to provide hostel space to an additional 300 students from remote areas, ensuring fairness and access to university facilities.
University officials noted that many unauthorized occupants had caused disturbances on campus, undermining peace and discipline. During the hostel clearance operation, authorities even discovered illegal substances such as alcohol and methamphetamine. This latest disciplinary move, combined with earlier efforts, highlights Punjab University’s commitment to preserving academic integrity and creating a safe, orderly environment for its students and faculty.