RAWALPINDI – The staff of Pir Mehar Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University has observed a strike against the leasing of university parking.
They sealed the university registrar office in the protest against the leasing of university parking to a private firm by the ex-vice chancellor who tried two days ago. Staff members raised slogans and held placards and banners having slogans against the ex-vice chancellor.
The leaders of the staff demanded the lease should be terminated at once otherwise they would resort to use of force to close it down.
They also reiterated that they would not allow use of university land for personal benefit. Ex-VC supporters fled the scene in the face of strike and lock down by staff. The protest would continue today.