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| IJT openly recruiting freshmen at PU |
| 2007-10-29 |
| The Islami Jamiat Talaba’s campaign to recruit freshmen at Punjab University is at its peak even though political activity is banned on campus. PU authorities have called the recruitment drive part of ‘student activity’, which is not banned. The IJT has arranged welcome parties at the department level and has also distributed books amongst students. They have displayed large banners with welcome quotes and traditional slogans at various locations on campus. The IJT has also set up committees in all departments and has tasked them with running its agenda. PU Registrar Dr Naeem Ahmad Khan told Daily Times that he did not think IJT’s advertisement campaigns and other activities were illegal. He said, “There is no ban on student organisations or activity.” He said the environment on campus was peaceful and no IJT student was involved in political or illegal activity. He said the university provides equal opportunity to all students to take part in extra-curricular activities. A PU teacher alleged the university’s policy on the IJT had changed after the appointment of Dr Arif Butt as acting vice chancellor. He said Dr Butt had a soft corner for the IJT, as he had been an activist during his college days. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 I remember being back in College back in the early 80's in Boston and the Hari Kirishna's decided to enter the college lobby. Needless to say, they were immediately escorted out by security. They afterwards passed out their materials and invitations outside on the sidewalk. |
| Posted by: Delphi 2007-10-29 12:12 |