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Peshawar University Announces Winter Holidays

  The University of Peshawar has officially announced its winter vacation schedule for the 2025–26 academic session. According to the notification, the university will remain closed from December 22, 2025, to January 3, 2026. During this period, all academic and administrative offices will be closed. However, the university has emphasized that all scheduled exams and tests will continue as planned, and students are advised to follow the existing academic timetable. University authorities stated that the winter break is part of the seasonal academic calendar and aims to give students and staff adequate time to rest and prepare for the upcoming term. Regular classes and administrative operations will resume on January 3, 2026.
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What really happened at the prestigious London university? A controversy is unfolding


 Students from the Palestine Society at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) in London are raising their voices against what they perceive as an act of political repression by the university following a rally in solidarity with Gaza.

Allegations of Suspensions and Warnings

In a recent tweet, the SOAS Palestine Society claimed that the university had begun suspending its own students who participated in the rally held on October 9 in support of the people of Gaza. According to the statement, several students received suspensions and warnings from the university administration on October 13 and 14.

Accusations of Political Repression

The tweet labeled the university’s actions as a “clear act of political repression” and highlighted the alleged targeting of students who stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The SOAS Palestine Society extended its full solidarity with Palestine and condemned what it perceives as repressive measures taken by the university’s management.

Call for Solidarity and Protest Rights

The society also posted a link to an online petition demanding the university to drop all disciplinary proceedings against those involved in the protest, revoke formal warnings given to Palestine Society Committee members, and re-establish the right to protest on the steps of the main building. Additionally, they called on the Student Union to advocate for students’ right to protest and exert pressure on the university to meet these demands.

Response on Social Media

The controversy has sparked discussions on social media platforms, with users expressing their opinions on the alleged political repression at SOAS. Hashtags such as #SOASControversy, #StudentRights, and #SolidarityWithPalestine are gaining traction as individuals and groups join the conversation.

University’s Perspective

As of now, the university has not released an official statement regarding the allegations made by the Palestine Society. It remains to be seen how SOAS will respond to the calls for dropping disciplinary actions and re-establishing protest rights on campus.

The situation at SOAS reflects the ongoing intersection of student activism, freedom of expression, and the complexities surrounding international issues. As the story develops, it prompts a broader conversation about the balance between maintaining academic order and respecting students’ rights to express their opinions on global matters.

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