Pakistan, June 3 -- Public university teachers have demanded a massive 300 percent increase in the higher education budget for fiscal year 2026-27, warning that financial stress across institutions is reaching a critical level. They said urgent government intervention is necessary to prevent disruption in academic operations and maintain institutional stability.

Moreover, the All Public Universities Teachers Association stated that higher education funding has remained largely stagnant since 2018. As a result, universities continue to face growing pressure, while rising inflation and operational costs have further worsened their financial situation over time.

The association also highlighted that many public universities are struggling ...