The Sindh government has ruled that public universities can no longer raise fees without prior approval from provincial authorities, aiming to ease the financial strain on students amid soaring education costs.
Speaking in Karachi, Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahu stated that institutions must seek government consent before increasing tuition or other charges. He said the measure was prompted by growing concerns over the affordability of higher education.
Rahu highlighted that declining federal grants have left Sindh’s public universities under financial pressure, prompting the provincial government to offer additional funding to sustain academic operations. However, rising expenditures have still pushed some institutions to hike fees.
He assured that the government remains committed to shielding students from these burdens while continuing to prioritize education, health, and social welfare under Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision.
Rahu also revealed that a proposal for a new grading system for classes 9 to 12 is under review, with input from education boards being assessed before final implementation.
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