Jamshoro (February 23, 2026): The Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design
and Heritages, Jamshoro convened its 3 rd meeting of the Senate with a comprehensive agenda aimed
at strengthening governance, financial planning, and institutional development. The meeting was
chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, SABS University Jamshoro, Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto.
The Senate confirmed the minutes of the 2 nd meeting held on August 27, 2024. The house also
reviewed and deliberated upon the actions taken on decisions made during the previous Senate
meeting, expressing satisfaction over the progress achieved on various administrative and academic
matters.
The Senate considered and approved the Consolidated Annual Reports (2020–2025) of the
University. The house thoroughly discussed the academic growth, research initiatives, infrastructure
development, student achievements, and overall institutional performance during the period.
Members appreciated the strides made by the University in promoting art, design, and heritage
studies in Sindh.
The Senate also approved the Actual Expenditures for the Financial Year 2023–24, along with the
Revised Budget Estimates for 2024–25 and Budget Estimates for 2025–26 amounting to Rs. 665.506
million. The financial approvals reflected the University’s commitment to fiscal responsibility,
transparency, and strategic planning to ensure continued academic excellence and infrastructural
enhancement.
Another significant agenda item was the nomination of two members of the Senate to serve as
members of the Syndicate in accordance with the SABS University Act. The election process was
conducted as per statutory requirements, reinforcing democratic and participatory governance within
the institution.
On the occasion, the newly established Mosque was inaugurated by the senate member on the seat of
Alim, Khalid Mehmood Soomro.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair, reaffirming the collective resolve of the
Senate to further elevate the academic and administrative standards of SABS University Jamshoro.
The meeting was attended by secretary Universities and Boards Department, Government of Sindh,
Muhammad Abbas Baloch, Nominee of HEC Islamabad, Sulaiman Ahmed, Member of Sindh
Assembly, Fayaz Ahmed Butt, Chairman BISE Hyderabad, Zahid Ali Channar, persons of eminence
Sultana Siddiqui, Dr. Noman Ahmed, Ar. Faryal Sikander, Ar. Marvi Mazhar, Sameera Raja, acting
registrar Muhammad Suleman Bhutto and other members of syndicate, senate and related statuary
bodies of the university.
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