Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has inaugurated the University of Larkano alongside Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The new institution aims to improve access to higher education across the province.
The university has been established by combining several existing educational institutions in Larkana. These include the former campuses of the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, and Quaid-e-Awam University.
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Agricultural College and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Law College have also become part of the institution.
The establishment of the university represents an expansion of public-sector higher education facilities in Sindh. It is expected to benefit students from Larkana and nearby districts.
University of Larkano Offers Programs in Four Major Fields
The newly established university will provide academic programs across four major disciplines. These include social sciences and humanities, engineering and technology, agricultural sciences, and law.
The range of subjects will provide students with different academic opportunities. It will also bring several educational disciplines under one university administration.
The institution aims to strengthen higher education opportunities for students in the region. Students will have access to programs across multiple fields without depending entirely on institutions outside Larkana.
The PPP-led provincial government has taken this initiative to expand public-sector educational facilities. The university is expected to support the development of higher education in northern Sindh.
Bilawal Bhutto Visits University Departments
During the inauguration ceremony, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari visited different departments of the university. He reviewed the institution’s academic facilities and organizational structure.
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Naik Muhammad Shaikh briefed him about the university’s establishment. He also explained its academic framework, available facilities, and institutional development.
The briefing covered the merger of existing educational institutions. It also highlighted the university’s academic offerings and future role in the region.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah also attended the inauguration. His participation highlighted the provincial government’s involvement in expanding higher education facilities.
PPP Government Aims to Expand Higher Education in Sindh
The University of Larkano is expected to create additional opportunities for students across the region. Its establishment will bring several existing campuses and colleges together under one institution.
The university aims to serve students from Larkana and surrounding areas. It will also contribute to strengthening the public education system in Sindh.
By offering programs in four major academic fields, the institution will provide broader educational choices. This could help students pursue higher studies closer to their homes.
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The PPP leadership has highlighted the importance of improving access to public-sector education. The new university marks another development in the province’s higher education sector.
