In a written response to the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that there is no proposal under consideration for salary or pension hike of government employees in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget. No revision of pay scales or allowances is being considered, he said and added that the increase in hiring and […]
A heavy contingent of police reached the Secretariat Chowk after protesting government employees closed both gates of the government secretariat. Police and protesters were engaged in skirmishes as employees’ protests continued in the area. DIG Police, SP, and other officials leading a large number of police forces. The government employees demanded the withdrawal of the […]
In response to public complaints, a notification has been sent to all provincial offices and departments, instructing employees to strictly follow office timings from 9 AM to 5 PM. The directive emphasizes that negligence in fulfilling official responsibilities will not be tolerated, and strict actions will be taken against violators. Last month, the Accountant General […]
Workers in the Pacific Northwest region walked off the job on September 13 after overwhelmingly voting down a contract offer, effectively shutting down assembly plants for the 737 MAX and 777. “Talks broke off, and we have no further dates scheduled at this time. We remain open to talks with the company, either direct or […]
As per details, there is a possibility that the government may phase out lump sum hikes in pensions for retired public employees. The Finance Ministry has indicated that pensions could see an 80% increase to the inflation data of the last 2 years. The Pakistani government announced a 15% increase in pensions during the current […]