Motto | EXCELLENCE, INTEGRATION, LEADERSHIP |
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Type | Public |
Established | 2011 |
Chancellor | Governor of Sindh |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. Arabella Bhutto |
Academic staff | 30 |
Administrative staff | 25 |
Students | 1500 |
Undergraduates | 1500 |
Location | Bhitshah , , Pakistan |
Colors | Blue |
Affiliations | Higher Education Commission of Pakistan |
Website | www |
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