The Higher Education Commission (HEC), acting on the special directives of Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has released a grant of Rs. 507.6 million (Rs. 50 crore 76 lakh) to the Higher Education Commission for the payment of salaries and other outstanding dues of teachers and employees of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology.
The grant follows recent meetings between delegations representing the university’s faculty and staff and Federal Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. During the meetings, the delegations highlighted the institution’s deteriorating financial condition, administrative challenges, and the prolonged delay in the payment of salaries and other dues. They also urged the federal government to release emergency funding to address the crisis.
Following the approval and release of the funds, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui directed the university’s Vice Chancellor to focus on improving academic standards, increasing student enrollment, and resolving the concerns of faculty members and university employees on a priority basis.
The Federal Minister reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to addressing the financial and administrative challenges facing the university. He emphasized that the government would continue extending all possible support to ensure that academic activities at the institution proceed without interruption and that the university remains on a path toward sustainable development.
This news report is based on the official information provided in the source material. Readers are encouraged to consult official statements from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), and Federal Urdu University for any subsequent updates or additional details.
