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ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday proposed a 10 percent increase in the salaries of the federal government employees and seven percent enhancement in the pensions of retired federal employees.
Presenting the Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, the minister said despite financial constraints, the government had decided to give 10 percent increase in the salaries of employees from Grade 1-22 aimed at increasing their purchase power.
For handicapped employees, the special conveyance allowance is being increased from Rs 4000 to Rs 6000.
In order to reduce disparities among the employees of various departments, provision of 30% disparity reduction allowance has also been proposed for the eligible employees.
Likewise, special relief allowance has also been proposed for the officers/soldiers and JCOs of the armed forces.