Good News for Govt Employees — Budget 2025‑26 Update
- Budget framed for unveiling on June 10: The federal cabinet will meet tomorrow at 4 PM to finalize the Rs 17.6 trillion federal budget for FY 2025–26 propakistani.pk+1tribune.com.pk+1pakobserver.net+6nation.com.pk+6dunyanews.tv+6.
- Salary hike proposals:
- A 10% across‑the‑board raise for civil servants is on the table to help offset inflation tribune.com.pk+9pakobserver.net+9dunyanews.tv+9.
- Grades 1–16 may receive an extra 30% Disparity Reduction Allowance, while Grades 17–22 could see a 15% increase dailyausaf.com+5dunyanews.tv+5abbtakk.tv+5.
- Pensions to rise by 5–7.5% under consideration—PPP has pushed for a full 10% uplift despite IMF conditions pakobserver.net+6thenews.com.pk+6geo.tv+6.
- Ad‑hoc relief allowances are likely to be merged into basic pay, adding stability to monthly incomes geo.tv+3abbtakk.tv+3dunyanews.tv+3.
- No special increase for armed forces beyond civilians—Finance Minister Aurangzeb confirmed equal treatment in pay raises
This pay overhaul aims to soften the blow of rising living costs, support low‑grade employees, and streamline compensation structures—while balancing IMF-imposed fiscal discipline.
A final verdict will emerge post-budget announcement, but it’s clear: public-sector pay will rise noticeably in FY 2025‑26.
