Finance Ministry has issued the notification for 25% increase in salaries of government employees from grade 1 to grade 19.
The 25% increment in salaries of government employees will be applicable from March 1st. A committee has been formed under the additional secretary to address the pertaining issues.
It is to be noted that the 25% increase in salaries is part of the ‘Takhfeef Tafawat Allowance’ which will not be applicable on the who have already benefitted from other additional allowances or those who are receiving allowances that are 100% equal or more than their basic salaries.
Increment under Takhfeef Tafawat Allowances will be in accordance to the 2017’s basic pay grade and will be applicable for government employees from grade 1 to19 including federal secretariat and adjoining departments.
Employees and officials from 58 departments will be exempted from the 25% salary increment as they’re already benefiting from allowances and salaries that are equal or more.
The committee formed under the additional secretary also includes Joint Secretary Regulations Finance Division, Deputy Military Accountant General, Additional Accountant General Pakistan Revenue and other joint secretaries of relevant departments.
