The 34th meeting of the Syndicate of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mujeebuddin Sahrai, with a focus on strengthening academic excellence, improving administrative efficiency and reviewing the university’s financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
SMIU Syndicate Recommends Budget for FY 2026–27 to Senate
KARACHI, Oct 14 (APP): The 34th meeting of the Syndicate of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mujeebuddin Sahrai, with a focus on strengthening academic excellence, improving administrative efficiency and reviewing the university’s financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
During the meeting, members reviewed a range of academic, administrative and financial matters and recommended the university’s budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 to the Senate for consideration. The discussions reflected the institution’s continued commitment to providing quality, contemporary education and promoting academic standards in line with the evolving needs of society.
The Syndicate emphasised that quality education plays a vital role in national development and acknowledged the university’s ongoing efforts to maintain academic excellence through the dedication, professionalism and commitment of its faculty members.
The meeting also approved the minutes and considered matters relating to academic and administrative affairs that had previously been taken up by various statutory bodies of the university. Members deliberated on several institutional issues and made decisions aimed at improving the university’s overall functioning and strengthening its academic and administrative framework.
Expressing satisfaction with the university’s performance in various areas, the Syndicate members particularly appreciated its academic activities and institutional development. They recognised the importance of sustained efforts to enhance educational standards, promote effective administration and ensure the continued progress of the institution.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Tauha Hussain Ali, Vice Chancellor of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology; Suleiman Ahmed, Director In-Charge of the Higher Education Commission Regional Centre; Asghar Ali Ghanghro, Additional Secretary of the Universities and Boards Department; and Haji Hanif Tayyab, former minister.
Other participants included Dean of the Faculty of Education Dr. Stephen John; Associate Professor Dr. Subhash Babu; Registrar Ghulam Mustafa Shaikh; Assistant Professors Asif Husain Samo, Muhammad Naeem Ahmed and Quratulain Nazeer; Officers’ Representative Mushtaq Muhammad Gopang; and Lecturer Shafique Ahmed.
