Pakistan’s government has announced relief salary hikes for all workers, including government employees and retired workers, as part of the new Fiscal Budget, ensuring an increase in their allowance.
Major Increase In Salaries, Pension Of Govt Employees
The government has announced a 25% increase in ad-hoc relief allowance for government employees up to grade 16, and a 20% increase in allowance for officials in grades 17 through 22, as per the newly released Budget 2024–25.
| Govt Employees Grade | Percent Increase |
| Up to 16 | 25% |
| 17 to 22 | 20% |
Important Message From Finance Divison Notification
The President has sanctioned an Adhoc Relief Allowance 2024 for federal government employees, including armed forces, civil armed forces, civilians, contingent staff, and contract employees, as announced by the Finance Division.
Allowance Excluded From Pension Calculation; Resumes After Abroad Deputation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Allowance Increase for Grades up to 16 | 25% increase in ad-hoc relief allowance |
| Allowance Increase for Grades 17 to 22 | 20% increase in ad-hoc relief allowance |
| Exclusions | Not included in pension, gratuities, and housing rent |
| Minimum Wage Increase | Punjab minimum monthly wage for unskilled laborers: 37,000 rupees |
The announcement suggests that overseas employees won’t receive the allowance, nor will it be factored into pensions, gratuities, and housing rent. However, employees will resume receiving it upon returning to their new divisions.
Maryam Nawaz Has Announced A 15% Increase In Wages For Unskilled Laborers.
The Punjab government plans to increase the minimum monthly wage for laborers and workers in the state to 37,000 rupees, according to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. This move is seen as a significant step towards strengthening the labor force.
Conclusion
The new fiscal budget offers significant salary and pension increases for government employees and retirees across all grades, with ad-hoc relief allowances including a 25% raise for grades up to 16 and a 20% raise for grades 17 to 22.