SALU to Integrate Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Teachings Across Postgraduate Curriculum of All Faculties: VC SALU

SALU to Integrate Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Teachings Across Postgraduate Curriculum of All Faculties: VC SALU
Press Release
December 19, 2025
The Acting Sajjada Nasheen of Dargah Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Syed Mustafa Hasan Shah Latifi, called on the Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, Meritorious Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk, at his office today.
The Vice Chancellor warmly welcomed Syed Mustafa Hasan Shah Latifi prior to the formal meeting.
During the meeting, Vice Chancellor Dr. Yousuf Khushk highlighted the universal relevance of Sufi wisdom and emphasized that the poetry and philosophy of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai provide ethical, intellectual, and humanistic guidance that transcends disciplines. He stated that Shah Latif’s message of harmony, social justice, resilience, and respect for nature remains deeply relevant to contemporary academic inquiry.
Dr. Khushk announced that Shah Abdul Latif University plans to integrate the teachings of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai into the postgraduate curriculum of all faculties, under a comprehensive academic framework. He further explained that the University envisions connecting postgraduate research outcomes with the themes, values, and philosophical dimensions of Shah Latif’s poetry, so that research in sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional disciplines may reflect indigenous wisdom alongside modern knowledge.
He added that a formal policy proposal in this regard will be presented to the relevant statutory bodies of the University for approval, ensuring alignment with academic standards and postgraduate curriculum regulations.
Expressing his gratitude, Syed Mustafa Hasan Shah Latifi remarked that it is a matter of pride for Sindh that a university bearing the name of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is taking such a meaningful initiative. He expressed his willingness to contribute towards connecting the youth and research scholars with the spiritual and intellectual legacy of Shah Latif through education and scholarship.
On this occasion, Syed Mustafa Hasan Shah Latifi also extended an invitation to the Vice Chancellor to attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, scheduled to be held at Bhit Shah on 1st Rajab (December 22, 2025).
The meeting was attended by Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Professor Dr. Mushtaq Ali Jakhrani; Professor Dr. Liaquat Ali Chandio; Retired Professor Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari; Professor Dr. Sahib Oad; Sahib Khan Sheikh, and other senior university officials.
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