HYDERABAD, Oct 13 (APP): The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, has formally granted permission to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU), Shaheed Benazirabad, to launch a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in its Department of Sindhi Language and Literature.
An official notification has also been issued in this regard following the recommendations of the Higher Education Commission Sindh and the effective efforts of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Madad Ali Shah.
The approval marks a significant milestone in promoting the Sindhi language, literature and research. It will provide young researchers in Sindh with new opportunities to pursue advanced research in their mother tongue and contribute to high-quality academic work on Sindhi history, literature, culture, intellectual traditions and cultural identity.
Appreciating the academic contributions, hard work and continuous efforts of the Department of Sindhi faculty members, including Dr Ameer Ali Shah, Dr Phulo Sundar Meghwar, Dr Sikandar Ahmed and Dr Khalid Sahil, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Madad Ali Shah said that the department had achieved significant progress in a short period.
He said the development was an important achievement for the university’s academic reputation, promotion of the Sindhi language and the advancement of research activities.
He added that the launch of the PhD programme would create new opportunities for young scholars to advance in higher education and help produce researchers capable of introducing Sindh’s language, literature, history and culture to the international academic community.
The initiative is being viewed as a positive step towards strengthening the status of Sindhi language, advancing academic development in Sindh and creating better educational opportunities for future generations. The university’s move reflects its commitment to promoting knowledge, preserving and developing the mother tongue, and opening new avenues for higher education and research.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
