The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed offered a detailed insight into the ongoing financial support for universities in Sindh. Addressing concerns about the continuation of grants, Dr. Ahmed reassured stakeholders that the flow of funds to Sindh’s educational institutions would persist beyond the speculated deadline of June 1.
Dr. Ahmed shed light on the historical context surrounding the proposed suspension of grants to provincial universities, revealing that the notion had emerged during the tenure of former federal education secretary Waseem Ajmal. However, he clarified that this proposition remained at the preliminary stage and did not progress further.
Emphasizing the regulatory framework governing such decisions, Dr. Ahmed highlighted the indispensable role of the Council of Common Interests in approving any potential cessation of grants to provincial universities. He underscored the HEC’s steadfast opposition to such a proposal, asserting that halting funding without proper authorization would contravene established protocols.
