As to a press statement sent by the Karachi University Teachers’ Society (KUTS), a significant number of educators took part in the demonstration held in front of the administration building of the university, denouncing the detention of Dr. Riaz.
President of the Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association Munawar Abbas and President of KUTS Prof. Dr. Shah Ali Ul Qader denounced the occurrence vehemently, describing it as an affront to the teaching profession as a whole.
Mr. Abbas insisted that the “Protection of Teachers Bill” be passed by the Sindh Assembly.
According to Prof. Qader, teachers are the backbone of the state, and mistreatment of them would not be accepted. He emphasized that colleges shouldn’t get involved in politics; instead, they should concentrate on teaching and learning.
