KP universities' teachers demand Rs27b allocation in provincial budget for universities

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the proposed allocation of only Rs8 billion for 34 public sector universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the upcoming provincial budget, calling it insufficient to address the worsening financial crisis faced by higher education institutions.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, the KP Chapter of the Association stated that the proposed funding by the provincial finance department for fiscal year 2026-27 was far below the actual financial needs of universities and would further aggravate the existing crisis in the higher education sector.

The Association warned that inadequate funding could severely affect academic, research, administrative and student-related affairs, besides undermining the overall performance and educational standards of universities across the province.

The FAPUASA demanded that the provincial government should allocate at least Rs25 to Rs27 billion for public universities in the next budget to ensure financial stability and prevent further deterioration of higher education institutions.

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The Association also urged the government to provide special need-based financial support to older universities, including University of Peshawar, Gomal University, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar and Islamia College University.

It further noted that several newly established universities in the province were also facing serious financial challenges, including shortage of resources, lack of development funds and difficulties in meeting basic academic and administrative requirements.

The FAPUASA warned that if the government continued what it termed as unrealistic and inadequate funding policies, the Association would be compelled to launch a province-wide public protest campaign, holding the provincial government responsible for the consequences.