The Sindh government has announced that any future Sindh public universities fee hike will require prior approval from the provincial authorities. The decision aims to protect students from rising education costs and prevent universities from imposing additional financial burdens without oversight.
Speaking in Karachi, Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahu confirmed that no public university will be allowed to increase tuition or other charges without the government’s consent. He said the policy was introduced in response to growing concerns about affordability in higher education.
Rahu explained that the Sindh public universities fee hike issue had arisen due to shrinking federal grants, which have put public institutions under severe financial pressure. The Sindh government has been providing supplementary grants to sustain operations, but increasing university expenditures have led some to raise fees independently.
He added that the provincial administration remains committed to protecting students while supporting the education sector, which continues to be a top priority in Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s public welfare agenda, alongside health and social development.
Rahu further revealed that the government is reviewing a proposal to introduce a new grading system[1] for classes 9 to 12. Feedback from various education boards has been collected, and the system will be implemented once technical adjustments are completed.
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- ^ grading system (www.techjuice.pk)