History
The Shaikh Ayaz University, formerly the Shikarpur Campus of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, was established through a government notification on December 01. Named after the renowned Pakistan poet Shaikh Ayaz from Shikarpur. This transition received enthusiastic support from students, faculty, staff, and local political leadership.
History of Shikarpur District
Shikarpur
Shikarpur is among Sindh’s oldest cities, situated 29 kilometers west of the Indus River in lower Sindh. Known as the “Little Paris” of Sindh,
17th Century Trade Hub:
Merchants from Afghanistan, Burma, Geneva, Japan, Rome, Honolulu traded commodities like cotton, metals, gold, embroidery, carpets
Historical Significance
Home to Asia’s distinguished “Dhuk Bazar” – a narrow thoroughfare with shops and intricate woodwork roof. Historical gates: Lakhi Gate, Hathi Gate, Karan Gate, and others
Modern Demographics (2017 census):
Population: 195,437. Four talukas: Khanpur, Garhi Yaseen, Laki, and Shikarpur.
Our University
The Shaikh Ayaz University, formerly the Shikarpur Campus of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, was established through a government notification in december 01. Named after the renowned Sindhi poet Shaikh Ayaz from Shikarpur, this transition received enthusiastic support from students, faculty, staff, and local political leadership