Pakistan, June 13 -- Pakistan spends far less on higher education than India, the UK, and the USA. Pakistan's annual higher education funding is around 300 million US$ (0.3 billion $) through the Higher Education Commission, while India spends 6 billion US $ on universities and research. The United Kingdom allocates more than £20 billion annually to higher education and research, whereas the United States invests over US$300 billion each year through federal, state, and institutional funding. Higher investment in the UK and the USA has contributed to stronger research, better infrastructure, and higher global university rankings.

Higher education is a key driver of economic growth, innovation, and social development. Universities no...