Teachers Protest at Karachi University

Teachers in Karachi University staged a protest against honorary doctorate degree on the federal interior minister by boycotting classes. Teachers activities were suspended in 55 departments. Tens of thousands of Karachi University students suffered. 2 hour protest began at 11:30 am and a number of students left before noon. The President of the teachers' elected body said the protest was lodged 'in the interest of students'.