Not increasing university grants in the provincial budget is disappointing and anti-educational, says Balochistan University

The Academic Staff Association of the University of Balochistan has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the provincial government's decision to not increase grants for the twelve public universities in the new financial year's budget, calling it 'anti-education.' The government allocated only eight billion rupees collectively, despite these institutions already facing severe financial crises. The University of Balochistan, in particular, is in dire straits, with over 150 retired teachers and employees awaiting their pensions and other legal entitlements since 2022, and active employees' General Provident Fund accounts are empty. The Association also criticized the university's Vice Chancellor for stopping approved allowances and failing to provide maintenance for university colony residents despite regular deductions. The Academic Staff Association is demanding immediate resolution of these issues from both the government and the university administration.