Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal seeks permanent fix for TTS pay gaps
Federal Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting in Islamabad on Friday to establish a permanent mechanism for Tenure Track System faculty salaries.
Minister calls for transparent salary formula
Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, called for an objective and clear formula distinguishing pay structures. He wants appropriate compensation for Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors under the Tenure Track System. The minister stressed that existing disparities must be resolved through this transparent framework immediately.
Independent mechanism prevents future disputes
Ahsan Iqbal directed the Higher Education Commission to support the proposed adjustment framework with accurate data and defined financial implications. He warned the commission against presenting incomplete information or misleading the forum regarding current disparities. An independent mechanism will handle future adjustments linked to inflation and the Consumer Price Index without repeated government deliberations.
Finance officials attend high level meeting
State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiyani and senior Ministry of Finance officials attended the session with relevant stakeholders. Nominated focal persons from universities joined the discussion on retaining highly qualified academic talent within Pakistan. The government aims to protect its investment in training faculty by ensuring fair remuneration structures.
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Associated Press of Pakistan
Ahsan seeks permanent mechanism to address TTS faculty pay disparities
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Business Recorder
Govt initiates steps to address TTS salary disparities
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