The Board of Governors of University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved a budget of Rs2.134 billion for the financial year 2026-27. The approval was granted during a meeting chaired by Chairperson Farkhanda Wasim Afzal, while Vice Chancellor Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore presented a report on the university’s ongoing development projects and financial planning.
The meeting was informed that the university’s estimated income for the upcoming fiscal year has been projected at Rs4.40 billion. An amount of Rs500 million has been allocated for the conduct of examinations, while Rs920 million has been earmarked for salaries and allowances of faculty and staff.
According to the approved budget, Rs342 million has been allocated for operating expenses and Rs96.8 million for research-related activities. The university has also reserved more than Rs133 million for its Annual Development Programme.
To support student welfare and academic facilities, Rs21 million has been allocated for scholarships, while Rs31.5 million has been earmarked for computer equipment and information technology initiatives. Another Rs20 million has been allocated for the purchase of research chemicals and laboratory materials.
The Board also approved Rs45 million for the purchase of an additional bus for students. Furthermore, Rs11 million has been allocated for the construction of a mosque at the university’s Jinnah Campus, while Rs126.5 million has been set aside for repair and maintenance works.
During the meeting, the Board approved fresh appointments against 22 faculty positions on the recommendations of the Selection Board. Promotions of faculty members serving on tenure track were also approved, along with extension in contracts of 62 university employees and faculty members.