Pakistan How much is the expected increase in the salaries of government employees?
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Pakistan How much is the expected increase in the salaries of government employees?
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As of June 10, 2025, the Pakistani federal government is expected to unveil the Budget 2025-26 today, and proposals for salary increases for government employees are a key part of it. Here's a summary of the expected increases and proposals: * General Salary and Pension Increase: A 10% increase in sRead more
As of June 10, 2025, the Pakistani federal government is expected to unveil the Budget 2025-26 today, and proposals for salary increases for government employees are a key part of it.
See lessHere’s a summary of the expected increases and proposals:
* General Salary and Pension Increase: A 10% increase in salaries and pensions for government employees is widely proposed.
* Disparity Allowance: A 30% disparity allowance has been proposed for employees in Grades 1-16, with the possibility of it being integrated into their basic pay.
* Higher Grades: A 15% pay raise has been suggested for employees in Grades 17-22.
* Ad-hoc Relief Allowance Merger: Authorities are also considering merging the 2022 ad hoc relief allowance into basic pay, which would result in a permanent increase and impact future raises and pension calculations.
* Minimum Wage: The minimum wage is also expected to be increased.
* Other Proposals: Some proposals also include a 15% increase in disparity allowance for Grades 1-16, applicable to Grades 17-22. There have also been demands for a 50% increase in salaries and a 100% increase in pensions by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
It’s important to note that these are proposals and the final decisions will be made during the federal cabinet meeting and announced as part of the official budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.