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Universities Face Fee Hikes and Scholarship Cuts

The Higher Education Commission HEC has warned that prolonged stagnation in federal funding is pushing universities toward a financial crisis, potentially leading to tuition fee increases and reduced access for underprivileged students. In a written reply to the National Assembly, the education ministry confirmed that recurring annual allocations for universities have remained unchanged since 2018–19, despite significant growth in student enrolment, faculty, and staff. The students can get latest updates that Universities Face Fee Hikes and Scholarship Cuts Amid Government Infrastructure Focus.

Funding Shortages Push Universities Toward Financial Strain

“This prolonged funding freeze hampers universities’ efforts toward financial sustainability and may compel them to raise tuition fees, creating additional barriers for students from disadvantaged backgrounds,” the HEC stated.

Scholarships Hit by Development Budget Cuts

The HEC reported a 35% reduction in development grants, ping from Rs. 61.1 billion in FY 2024-25 to Rs. 39.5 billion in 2025-26. This has already curtailed scholarship opportunities for deserving students. Education Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui highlighted that Pakistan currently offers 27 foreign scholarship programs in partnership with international universities, covering studies from bachelor’s to postdoctoral levels.

Economic experts have expressed concern that the government’s emphasis on visible projects like roads and infrastructure is overshadowing crucial sectors such as education and healthcare, which may have long-term negative effects.

Population Growth Outpacing Literacy Gains

Addressing a separate query, the minister noted that Pakistan’s population reached 241.49 million in the 2023 census, growing at an annual rate of 2.55% from 2017 to 2023. In contrast, the literacy rate increased marginally from 58.9% to 60.7% during the same period. This slow improvement in literacy relative to population growth presents a major challenge for achieving national education targets. The ministry is working to expand non-formal education initiatives, particularly for out-of-school children and marginalized communities.

HEC Leadership Updates

The HEC is currently under interim leadership. Prof. Dr. Ziaul Haq, Vice Chancellor of Khyber Medical University, has been selected as the new executive director and is expected to assume office soon. For the chairman position, interviews with approximately 30 shortlisted candidates are scheduled next week by the search committee and the education ministry.

Universities Face Fee Hikes and Scholarship Cuts

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