Government of Punjab has announced early disbursement of salaries and pensions to provide financial relief to civil servants and retirees ahead of Eid Ul Fitr. The decision aims to ease monetary pressures during the festive season and ensure that employees can make necessary arrangements for the celebrations. Read More: Sindh govt notifies three-day Eidul Fitr holidays According […]
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SHC orders action against KDA chief over non-payment of pensions
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the provincial chief secretary to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the director general of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) and other officials for failing to fully comply with court orders regarding the payment of pensionary benefits to retired employees. Read More: SHC orders protection for KDA official A two-judge constitutional bench headed […]
Court upholds pension rights for workers with 14.5 years service
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has upheld the rights of workers to receive pension under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act, ruling that employees with fourteen-and-a-half years or more of insurable service are entitled to benefits. The judgement reaffirmed the “rounding-off” principle in the 1976 law, which treats periods of six months or more as […]
ADB Loans Pakistan Back Reforms, Budget Support
The Asian Development Bank offered new ADB loans Pakistan needs for reforms and budget support. The offer came during talks in Islamabad. Officials discussed strengthening institutions and improving public finances. The move builds on existing support. ADB leaders said Pakistan remains a key partner. They noted ADB loans Pakistan already total nearly 17 billion dollars. […]
PESS backs defence reforms under 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) on Sunday welcomed the latest structural reforms in the armed forces introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling them essential for preparing the military for modern and digital-era warfare. The group particularly endorsed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), saying it would strengthen jointness […]
Salaries, pensions up by 10%, new taxes worth Rs2 trillion in budget 2025–26
ISLAMABAD – The budget documents for the fiscal year 2025–26 have been revealed ahead of the formal presentation in Parliament. According to details, the total proposed budget size is Rs17,573 billion. Of this, Rs1,000 billion is allocated for development spending, while non-development expenditures are projected to be Rs16,286 billion. The government proposes Rs2 trillion in […]
Sindh govt introduces automated system for payment of salaries, pensions
KARACHI: First time in the history of Pakistan, Sindh became the first Province to introduce Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)) at the local council’s level with an aim to automate the accounting and Financial Management process across the local councils of the province. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah […]