For the past seven years, FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) University has operated out of just ten classrooms in a government college. It is the only public higher education institution in the tribal parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Employees argue that officials have failed to prioritize the university’s own campus.
The administration has set up shop in three rooms at the Government Degree College in Akhorwal, which is part of the Darra Adamkhel subdivision.
The institution was established in order to give higher education to local youths. Despite the fact that it is still known as FATA, even after its merger with KP, it does not have its own building.
In December 2016, the college began providing courses in four subjects, which quickly expanded to eight. Among these are sociology, English, mathematics, political science, biotechnology, Islamiat, management sciences, and computer science. The university today has over 800 students enrolled in its eight departments.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor (VC), Mohammad Jahanzeb Khan, stated that the university faced difficulties with land acquisition and security following its establishment. It took a long time to obtain land for construction in the Darra Adam Khel region due to a scarcity of water and the slow pace of settlement.
The COVID-19 epidemic postponed the project even more, resulting in no construction funds for two years. However, some buildings will be finished by the end of June, allowing the university to relocate in July and August. Low enrolment and limited student space were noticed as a result of building delays.
