The University of Balochistan has been closed indefinitely and shifted to online classes, according to a notification issued by its registrar on Tuesday. Pakistani media outlet Dawn reported that the decision came amid escalating security concerns in the province, which has witnessed a surge in attacks on security forces in recent weeks. While the notification, which was obtained by Dawn, does not explicitly mention the reasons behind the closure, the deteriorating security situation in Balochistan is widely believed to be the driving factor.