HEC releases funds for Sindh universities

KARACHI: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has disbursed long-awaited funds to universities across Sindh.

In accordance with the latest information, the HEC has released a total of Rs 14.39 billion as the grant for the second quarter of the year 2023-2024 to universities in the province.

Sindh University received an allocation of Rs 430 million, while Dawood University was granted Rs 270 million. Additionally, Jinnah Sindh Medical University received Rs 190 million, and NED University was granted Rs 280 million.

Karachi University teachers call off boycott of classes

Following the disbursement of funds by the HEC, the University of Karachi (UoK) has reopened its doors to students. The University of Karachi Professors’ Association has confirmed that the teaching process will resume today, as their demands have been met following the intervention of the caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh.

The allocation of a substantial amount of Rs 430 million to the University of Karachi by the Higher Education Commission Sindh has led to the decision by the Professors’ Association to resume teaching activities.

Karachi University teachers had been engaged in protests since September 22 due to issues related to non-payment of arrears and increments.

The association had called upon the Sindh chief minister to promptly address the administrative crisis at the University and initiate an investigation through a commission to resolve the longstanding issue of the university budget, which had remained unresolved for six years.