FAPUASA President Appreciates Restoration of 25% Tax Exemption for University Faculty

 

Dr. Amjad Abbas Khan Magsi, President  FAPUASA, Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations, has appreciated the Federal Cabinet’s decision to restore the 25% tax exemption for full-time university faculty members and researchers. He congratulated university teachers and researchers across the country on this significant achievement.

 

Dr. Magsi acknowledged the support and unity of faculty members, which played a decisive role in securing this success. He also expressed gratitude to the Federal and Punjab governments for recognizing and addressing this legitimate demand. Additionally, he appreciated the support of political leaders and the media, whose efforts helped bring this issue to national attention.

 

He further emphasized that while this is an important step forward, several financial issues affecting universities across the country remain unresolved. He urged the government to take immediate measures to increase university funding to ensure academic and institutional stability. He stressed the need to grant universities greater autonomy, allowing them to function independently and make decisions in the best interest of higher education. Additionally, he called for the introduction of a dedicated teaching allowance for university faculty, recognizing their invaluable contributions to research and education.

 

Dr. Magsi reaffirmed that FAPUASA remains committed to advocating for these essential reforms and will continue to press the government to fulfill its responsibilities toward the academic community.