Pension policy
Federal Government Raises Pensions by 7%
The federal government has announced a 7 percent increase in pensions for all federal government pensioners. The revised pension will take effect from July 1,…
Punjab Restores Lifetime Pension for Widows and Unmarried Daughters
The Punjab government has restored lifetime pension benefits for widows and unmarried daughters of deceased government employees, reversing a previous policy that had capped the…
Sindh Govt Employees to Receive Advance Salary and Pension
The provincial government of Sindh has decided to disburse salaries, pensions, and other financial dues to its employees before their usual payment dates. Under the…
No More Bank Visits for Pensioners as Govt Starts Digital Identity Checks
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced a new digital facial recognition system that allows Pakistani pensioners to complete their regular identity verification from home rather than…
Balochistan Adopts New Pension System in Major Policy Shift
In a significant policy shift, the Balochistan government has moved to a contributory pension system, marking another step in Pakistan’s ongoing pension reforms. The Securities…
Court Rules Workers with 14.5 Years of Service Eligible for Pension
The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that workers who have completed 14.5 years of service are entitled to a pension, rejecting a strict interpretation that…
ADB Flags Pakistan Pension Scheme as Major Threat to Public Finances
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that Pakistan’s pension scheme for government employees is creating serious financial pressure. Without a proper funding system, the…
Govt Eases Pension Rules for Re-Employed Workers
The federal government has approved a measure allowing re-employed pensioners to receive their pensions while also drawing a salary, provided the salary is reduced by…
