In a significant move to stabilize the higher education sector, the Government of Balochistan has released more than Rs. 857.53 million to ensure timely payment of salaries and pensions across public sector universities for March 2026.
The funds, approved through a formal notification by the provincial finance department, aim to prevent financial disruptions in universities and provide much-needed relief to faculty members, administrative staff, and retirees. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining operational continuity and institutional stability in the province’s academic landscape.
Among the beneficiaries, University of Balochistan received the largest share, amounting to Rs. 289.32 million. The allocation reflects the university’s scale and central role in higher education within the provincial capital, Quetta.
Other major institutions in Quetta also secured substantial funding. Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences was allocated Rs. 187.92 million, while Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences received Rs. 11.05 million to support its academic and administrative operations.
The financial support extended beyond the provincial capital to strengthen access to higher education in various districts. Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University was granted Rs. 99.67 million, while Lasbela University of Agriculture Water and Marine Sciences received Rs. 92.41 million.
Additional allocations were made to regional universities, including Rs. 60.71 million for Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar, Rs. 45.58 million for University of Turbat, and Rs. 27.41 million for University of Loralai.
Smaller but essential funding was also directed toward emerging institutions to sustain their operations. Mir Chakar Khan Rind University received Rs. 14.61 million, University of Gwadar secured Rs. 14.27 million, and University of Makran was allocated Rs. 10.6 million.
In addition, Rs. 4.5 million was earmarked for the Kharan campus of the University of Balochistan to support its expanding academic footprint.
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Officials noted that the timely release of funds is critical to maintaining confidence within the higher education system, ensuring uninterrupted academic activities, and safeguarding the financial well-being of university employees and pensioners across the province.
