The Ministry of Finance has officially refuted recent reports suggesting that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced increases in salaries and pensions for government employees. The ministry labeled these reports as misleading and baseless, clarifying that no such announcement or discussion occurred in the National Assembly.

Key Points:

  • No Proposal Under Consideration: The ministry emphasized that there is currently no proposal under review to revise pay scales or significantly increase salaries and allowances for federal employees in the upcoming financial year.
  • Clarification in National Assembly: In response to queries raised in the National Assembly, the ministry stated in writing that no plans are being considered for salary or pension hikes for government employees in the next fiscal year.

Recent Context:

In previous years, the government approved salary increases for federal employees. For instance, in July 2024, a 20-25% salary increase was notified for public servants, effective from July 1.

Similarly, in July 2023, the finance ministry notified a 30-35% increase in the adhoc relief allowances of government employees.

However, as of now, no new salary or pension increases are planned for the upcoming budget.