Summary Sindh orders all universities to conduct online classes from March 16–31, 2026, alongside fuel cuts, vehicle grounding, and 20% budget reduction for cost-saving measures.
KARACHI (Web Desk) - The Sindh government has announced that all classes in government and private universities across the province will be held online from March 16 to 31, 2026, as part of a cost-saving and fuel-efficiency drive.
Provincial Minister for Universities Muhammad Ismail Rahu said the decision was taken in light of global crises and rising fuel costs. He directed all universities and degree-awarding institutions to move 100% of their academic activities online during this period.
To control rising expenses, the minister also ordered a 50% reduction in fuel consumption for all government departments over the next two months and instructed universities to ground 60% of their official vehicles immediately.
While classes will be conducted online, all exams will proceed as per the pre-scheduled timetable. In addition, the government has imposed a 20% cut on the fourth-quarter Non-ERE budget of universities for the current financial year.
Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu emphasized that all government and private universities must implement the order immediately.
