Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, the chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Provided a thorough explanation of the continuous funding for Sindhi universities. In response to apprehensions regarding the grants’ perpetuity. Dr. Ahmed gave stakeholders confidence that money would continue to flow. To Sindh’s educational institutions after the June 1 deadline.
Dr. Ahmed clarified the background of the proposed suspension of grants. To provincial universities, pointing out that Waseem Ajmal. The former federal education secretary, was responsible for the idea’s emergence. He made it clear, though, that this idea was only ever in its early stages and never went any farther.
Dr. Ahmed emphasised the importance of the regulatory framework guiding. These decisions and the crucial role the Council of Common Interests plays. In approving any potential suspension of funding to provincial universities. He emphasised the HEC’s unwavering opposition to the proposal, claiming. That stopping funding without the necessary authorization would go against accepted practices.
Dr. Ahmed stated that during the tenure. Of former federal education secretary Waseem Ajmal. There was discussion about terminating the grants to provincial universities. He said that at the time, that was the extent of the proposal.
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He did, however, note that the HEC had objected. To the plan since the Council of Common Interests must approve. Any changes made to the grants to provincial universities. He added that he has heard the government is raising university grants from Rs 26 billion to Rs 40 billion. He said the provincial government has increased university grants significantly. He hoped that this would lessen the financial issues facing the universities.
While applauding the proactive actions of the provincial government. Dr. Ahmed also noted a notable increase. In the grants that Sindh’s universities are receiving. He revealed that there had been reports of a significant increase from the current Rs. 26 billion to Rs. 40 billion, indicating a real commitment to supporting higher education in the area.
Regarding the expected increase in funding. Dr. Ahmed was upbeat and predicted that. It would have a favourable effect on the financial stability of universities. He anticipated that the planned increase in grants would lessen. The financial burden on educational establishments. And improve Sindh’s academic environment as a result.
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