The government of Pakistan has made a decision to stop giving money for house rent and medical needs to employees because they want to save money. They announced this decision on Thursday.
The government is thinking about stopping extra money for employees who have jobs from 17th to 22nd grade, as said in news reports.
Some people who know about this decision say that the government has agreed to stop giving extra money to customs officials.
Customs officials will not get money anymore for house rent and medical needs because they were getting it from a common fund.
The Federal Board of Revenue, which manages taxes, has said that they are stopping this extra money from the common fund.
Next month, the government will talk with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They will talk about extra money given to government employees and making changes to pensions.
Expected Increase in Salaries & Pensions of Govt Employees:
People are waiting to see what will happen in the Federal Budget 2024-25. There are rumors that the salaries of government workers might go up.
Some say the salaries might go up by 15 percent and pensions by 10 percent. But there is no official statement from the government about this yet.
My Opinion:
I think it’s a challenging situation. While cutting allowances might save money for the government, it could also affect the livelihoods of employees, especially those who rely on these allowances to meet their basic needs. The proposed increase in salaries and pensions could provide some relief, but until there’s official confirmation, it’s hard to say how it will impact the overall financial landscape for both employees and the government.
