The University of Balochistan has announced an indefinite closure, and the registrar’s notice informed students that classes will now be conducted online.
The notification did not specify a reason. However, recent attacks in Balochistan may explain this decision. This closure reflects growing concerns about safety in the region.
The notice is brief: “All campuses must shift academic activities online. ” The IT team will move data to the cloud. Deans and directors must send weekly reports. Staff still report to work. Rising militant violence likely forced this step.
مخدوش صورتحال، بلوچستان کی دو بڑی جامعات نے تعلیمی سرگرمیاں عارضی طور پر معطل کرتے ہوئے طلباء کو آن لائن کلاسز لینے کی ہدایات جاری کردیں@Advjalila @NKMalazai @alishahjourno @ArfeenSyyed#UOB #BUITEMS pic.twitter.com/pvn1DV1quK
— 🦉🦉 (@Info_Balochistn) March 17, 2025Militants are escalating their attacks, with the Balochistan Liberation Army taking the lead. On Sunday, a suicide bomber targeted a convoy in Noskhi, resulting in the deaths of three security personnel and two civilians. The day before, a blast in Quetta killed a police officer and injured six others. Additionally, the hijacking of the Jaffar Express led to the loss of 26 lives.
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سیکیورٹی خدشات کے باعث بلوچستان یونیورسٹی غیرمعینہ مدت کیلئے بند pic.twitter.com/ToZb7UNuxj
— Geo News Urdu (@geonews_urdu) March 18, 2025The violence continues to escalate. The military has promised action, targeting terrorists and their supporters both domestically and internationally. The Jaffar Express attack has sparked widespread outrage. With security deteriorating, the closure of Balochistan University is understandable. Online learning has become the new norm for the time being.
