ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is facing financial constraints due to a stagnant budget allocation, which experts warn could impede universities’ progress towards financial self-sustainability and force an increase in tuition fees, creating barriers for underprivileged students. The education ministry’s reply to the National Assembly, presented by Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, stated that […]
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Punjab university raises fees by up to 59%, sparking concerns
Punjab University has increased its tuition fees by up to 59 percent. The new fee structure affects various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. According to the university, the fee hike was approved by the syndicate and takes effect this month. Overall, the university raised average fees by 28 percent. The largest increase was in the LLM […]