Karachi Matters Editor
According to a report by Lok Sajag, the construction of a girls’ degree college in the constituency of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has been ongoing for 12 years. As a result, intermediate students are compelled to attend classes in just two rooms of a high school building.
The report highlights the students’ frustrations, stating that despite being in a region known for its cultural significance, essential facilities are lacking. One student remarked, “How can 600 students be accommodated in four rooms? The construction has been delayed for years and remains incomplete.” They further noted the absence of drinking water, which has led to students fainting. “While influential individuals send their children abroad for education, do we not deserve the same consideration?”
College Principal Nargis Zahri expressed concerns over the lack of progress, stating that the college building has yet to be officially handed over. “We are uncertain if we will ever receive it. Students frequently faint, and many have to sit outside the classrooms. It remains unclear which entities are obstructing our access to this essential facility.”
The foundation stone for the Government Girls Degree College in Sehwan was laid in 2012, and the prolonged delay in its completion within the Chief Minister’s own constituency raises serious questions about the prioritization of educational development.
