Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has called on the government and employers to increase salaries for private sector workers, arguing that employees outside the public sector have been left without meaningful relief despite rising inflation. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem criticized the federal budget, saying it failed to provide substantial […]
Salary Increase
Supreme Court of Pakistan approves 100% hike in utility allowance
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a 100 per cent increase in the utility allowance for its employees, in a decision aimed at providing financial relief to staff amid rising utility costs. According to official details, the approval was granted by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, and the revised allowance structure will […]
Cabinet reviews budget as salary increase proposal under consideration
The federal cabinet is currently meeting in Islamabad to review and approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with proposals regarding salary and pension increase for government employees among the key items under discussion. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Parliament House, is being attended by senior cabinet members and government […]
Cabinet meeting expected to approve budget and salary hike
A special meeting of the federal cabinet has been convened today in Islamabad to approve key budget proposals for the fiscal year 2026-27, with expectations of decisions on salary increases for government employees and finalisation of budget documents ahead of their presentation in Parliament. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the meeting at Parliament House […]