The federal government has approved a proposal to bring online private educational institutions and academies under the tax net. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mehmood Langrial revealed that some online academies earn up to Rs. 20 to 30 million but have so far remained untaxed. Going forward, these institutions, along with individual teachers earning income through online platforms, will be subject to taxation.

In related developments, the Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has called for immediate revisions to both federal and provincial higher education budgets. The association passed a resolution urging the Punjab government to increase recurring grants for public sector universities. PUASA also voiced strong opposition to the proposed withdrawal of the tax rebate for university teachers, emphasizing the need to protect educators’ financial interests.