Quaid-i-Azam University cancels exams due to students’ protest

Quaid-i-Azam University has cancelled exams scheduled for today (Wednesday) after a student group announced a strike over the delayed appointment of a permanent vice chancellor. Student representatives said the protest was called by the Qaideen Students Federation, which also urged a complete boycott of classes. As a result, examinations scheduled for the day were cancelled, and normal academic operations were affected. The students stated that Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal’s tenure had already ended on May 19, 2026, and despite the completion of his extended interim period, a permanent appointment has not yet been made. They further claimed that the continued absence of a permanent vice chancellor has created administrative uncertainty, disrupted the academic environment, and increased stress among students. The protesting students have warned that the boycott of classes and demonstrations will continue until their demands are addressed and a permanent vice chancellor is appointed at the university.