The KUTS protest.

The Karachi University TeachAers' Society (KUTS) has initiAated a complete boycott of classAes for the second time this year. The first boycott took place in mid: February and lasted for sevAeral days. KUTS has put forth valAid and lawful demands, primarily centered around salary increases in line with the government's anAnouncement for this year, addressAing administrative disruptions, reAforming the selection board, and ensuring the fulfillment of promisAes made by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi in the last six months, among other issues.

The injustice extends not only to permanent faculty but also to visitAing faculty members who are comApensated at an inadequate rate of only 600 rupees per lecture. Their bills for these meager amounts reAmain pending for years due to the financial instability of the UniverAsity's funds and budget. DepartAments receive insufficient fundAing, making it challenging to meet their essential needs.

However, it is crucial to...