FAPUASA Condemns Kidnapping of Gwadar University VC
News Desk
Islamabad: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has strongly condemned the kidnapping of Abdul Razzaq Sabir, along with Dr Manzoor Ahmad, Dr Irshad Baloedi and their driver Hatim, describing the incident as a serious attack on Pakistan’s higher education sector.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, FAPUASA termed the abduction of senior academic leaders and university staff “shocking and reprehensible,” saying the incident had created deep concern and anxiety within the academic community across the country.
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The association demanded the immediate, safe and unconditional release of all four abducted individuals and urged the federal government, the Government of Balochistan and relevant security agencies to use all available resources to ensure their recovery and safe return.
FAPUASA also called for a transparent investigation into the incident, arrest and strict punishment of those responsible, and enhanced security arrangements for universities and academic staff in Balochistan and other parts of Pakistan.
The organization emphasized the need for long-term measures to protect educational institutions and their employees, warning that attacks on educators and universities posed a threat to the country’s future.
Expressing solidarity with the abducted individuals, their families and the University of Gwadar community, FAPUASA said the academic community across Pakistan expected swift and decisive action from the authorities.
The association added that it would continue to closely monitor the situation until the safe recovery of all abducted persons.
