The Sindh government has decided to ensure that employees retiring from January 1, 2027, receive their pension and other basic financial dues on the day of retirement.
Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah announced the decision while chairing a meeting to review issues related to pension payments and medical reimbursements.
Shah directed provincial departments to clear pending pension bills within three months and ensure that retiring employees receive their financial entitlements on their final day of service.
He said government employees should not have to repeatedly visit government offices to receive their pension and other dues after completing their service.
The chief secretary also ordered the formation of an inter-departmental task force, headed by the Services Department secretary, to develop a system for timely pension payments.
The task force will include representatives from the Accountant General Sindh, Finance, Health, General Administration and other relevant departments. It has been directed to submit its operational framework within one week.
The meeting also reviewed delays in medical reimbursement claims. Shah said the delays were primarily caused by administrative hurdles rather than funding or policy issues.
He directed officials to reduce unnecessary paperwork and simplify procedures related to incomplete documents, e-verification and no-objection certificates.
The chief secretary further ordered a joint review of the medical reimbursement process to make it faster and easier for government employees and their families.
