Karachi University teachers and students are raising strong concerns over the ICCBS detachment. They say the government wants to separate ICCBS from KU without proper consultation. Teachers argue that KU built the institute through decades of effort. They also warn that the move will harm both KU and ICCBS.
Teachers met student groups to build wider support against the ICCBS detachment. They stressed that KU played the main role in developing the research center. They also said they would not accept any decision taken without all stakeholders. Student bodies agreed and promised full backing in the campaign.
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Later, a Kuts delegation met the minister for boards and universities to discuss the controversial bill. They highlighted several clauses they consider damaging. They added that the bill creates a wrong impression about the institute’s funding. They clarified that two donors mentioned in the bill provided less than one percent of total support.
Teachers explained that most buildings, labs, and equipment came from many other donors. They rejected the idea that ICCBS runs mainly through support from those two names. They insisted that the government must understand the true financial structure. They also demanded full transparency before any move toward ICCBS detachment.
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The minister assured them he would present their concerns to the cabinet. He also promised no decision would be made without proper consultation. Teachers and students said they would continue their efforts. They added that they would not step back until the government drops the plan for ICCBS detachment.