SHC directs Govt of Sindh to promote grade 17-18 lecturers

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the provincial government to promote Grades 17 and 18 lecturers within twenty days.

A petition against the Sindh Government for not providing promotions to over 12,000 professors and lecturers was filed by the Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association (SPLA), which was considered on Tuesday by the SHC Court, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar.

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The court warned the provincial government that if the order had not been enforced, action would be taken against the Chief Secretary and the Secretary of Colleges for contempt of court.

The Secretary of Colleges told the court that the provincial government is formulating a strategy for the lecturers' promotion and time scales.

"Give us fifteen days to complete the paperwork for lecturers of Grades 17 and 18," he said.

Justice Amjad Ali Sahito reported that considering the unsatisfactory standard of education being offered, the lecturers ask for promotions.

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"Pick any college from the province and look at the students' results," he remarked.

The Secretary of Colleges added that while the provincial government is ready to support the lecturers, it sincerely and responsibly conducts its duties.