KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has received harsh criticism online against a move if any student contract the coronavirus, they will not be given any leeway in attendance.
An official email sent to students on Wednesday, the university said it is expecting to begin in-person classes, like other educational institutions across the country, from September 15 and shared with them “detailed SOPs” for when classes begin.
According to IBA’s new Covid-19 guidelines shared in the same email, students will not be given any leeway in attendance if they “contract the virus”.
This move has drawn harsh criticism as students are complaining on university guidelines and rules.
“Absences allowed for a course as per policy will remain in force and no exception on medical grounds will be given. Use your absences wisely, be cautious in late comings and in skipping classes,” the guidelines state.
“The Institute would like to remind its students that although Covid-19 cases are declining in the country, it is by no means over. Any carelessness on our part is likely to increase the spread of virus,” the email said, adding that following standard operating produces (SOPs) and preventive measures for curbing the spread of the virus were crucial.
