Classes move online as administration enforces emergency measures and work-from-home policy for staff
RAWALPINDI: The administration of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi has ordered all students residing in university hostels to vacate immediately, citing security arrangements and directives from local authorities.
According to an official notification dated April 18, 2026, the university’s main campus and affiliated institutes within Rawalpindi will remain closed from April 18 to April 26. Despite the closure, academic activities will continue through online classes following the existing timetable.
The directive, issued with the approval of the vice chancellor in consultation with deans and directors, emphasizes strict compliance. Hostel residents have been instructed to leave without delay as part of precautionary measures aligned with instructions from the local administration.
University employees, including faculty and administrative staff, have been directed to perform their duties from home during this period. However, essential services personnel will remain on-site as required to ensure operational continuity.
The notification reflects heightened institutional readiness amid unspecified security concerns. Officials have not disclosed further details but urged all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the temporary measures.
Students and parents have been advised to stay updated through official university channels for any further announcements regarding reopening or changes in academic schedules.
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