Separation of Governor and Chancellor offices demanded

LAHORE - Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has demanded 4 per cent increase in education sector in the upcoming budget, more funding for higher education and separation of office of Governor and Chancellor.
These recommendations were adopted at a general body meeting of FAPUASA at the Punjab University under the chairmanship of Prof Kalimullah Warraich, President of the Federation.
FAPUASA called for appointment of Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors amongst the in-service academicians, appointment of HEC chairman amongst the university teachers, its (HEC) audit and down-sizing in order to divert funds on research in universities. It also called for increase in the retirement age of university teachers by 65 years.
The meeting of the Federation was attended by members of Academic Staff Associations of all public sector universities in the country. A 17-point demand draft was prepared for implementation failing which the university teachers will stage protest demonstrations on June 10 outside press clubs in major cities.
The FAPUASA will also hold a rally in August and a higher education convention at Islamabad in October followed by a demonstration in front of the Parliament building.
Giving details of the recommendations, President FAPUASA Prof Kalimullah, Secretary Prof Badr Soomro and Prof Dr Saeed Nagra, Dr Shakeel Farooqi of University of Karachi, Prof Raza Ali Khan of NED University Karachi, Dr Mumtaz Salik, former President of the Federation and President ASA Punjab University told reporters that the meeting expressed grave concerns over cut in universities budgets and demanded restoration and release of the approved budget.

The Nation : May 25, 2009