No Salary or Pension Increase in Upcoming Budget, Finance Minister Announces

ISLAMABNAD: Government employees received disappointing news as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed that there are no proposals under consideration to raise salaries or pensions in the upcoming budget.

In a written response during the National Assembly’s question hour, the finance minister clarified that the government has no plans to adjust salaries or revise pension allocations for the next fiscal year. He further stated that there would be no changes to pay scales or allowances for federal employees.

However, Aurangzeb did mention that the government is reviewing the ceiling for hiring and housing allowances, although no pension hikes are expected in the forthcoming budget.

This announcement comes at a time when inflation and rising economic pressures are affecting household budgets, leaving many government employees concerned about their financial situation.

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