Abbottabad, Feb. 14 -- Tensions flared at Abbottabad University of Science and Technology after the fatal shooting of a student leader forced authorities to abruptly halt examinations. The suspension came amid mounting anger over what many demonstrators described as administrative paralysis and a flawed security response, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, invigilators had already handed out question papers in several rooms when an announcement ordered the exams to be cancelled. Staff moved swiftly to gather the papers back, while anxiety spread among students aware that protests were swelling at the main entrance. The university soon declared an indefinite closure as crowds intensified their chants aga...