Federal govt announces 15pc pay raise for employees
- By Web Desk -
- Feb 10, 2022
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday announced a 15 per cent increase in the salaries of government employees, ARY News reported on Wednesday quoting the finance ministry.
According to a notification, the government has announced 15pc disparity allowance for Grade 1 to 19 employees.
The Ministry of Finance announced that the disparity allowance will be applicable from March 1 while a summary of Time Scale Promotion is also being considered.
It further stated that the decision about the up-gradation of government employees like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa employees will be taken in April 2022.
The merger of Adhoc Relief/Allowances into pay will be decided on report of pay and pension commission, said finance ministry.
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