Finance Ministry Denies Reports on Salary and Pension Increases for Government Employees
The Ministry of Finance has issued an official clarification, refuting media reports that claimed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had announced salary and pension increases for government employees.
No Discussion or Proposal for Salary Revisions
The ministry categorically denied these reports, calling them misleading and baseless. In an official statement, it clarified that:
- No discussion regarding pay scale revisions or salary increases took place on the floor of the National Assembly.
- When the matter was raised by a parliamentarian, the ministry’s written response confirmed that no proposal for a salary or pension hike is under consideration for the next financial year.
- No proposal is currently being reviewed for a pay scale revision or a significant increase in federal employees’ salaries and allowances.
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“The Finance Minister has not made any such announcement or statement in the National Assembly,” a ministry spokesperson confirmed, dismissing media reports suggesting otherwise.
Finance Minister’s Written Response in Parliament
Earlier reports had suggested that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had ruled out any salary or pension increase in the upcoming federal budget. His written response during the Question Hour in the National Assembly reaffirmed that:
- The government is not considering any revisions to pay scales, allowances, or pensions for federal employees in the next fiscal year.
- However, discussions are ongoing regarding the hiring and ceiling limits for government employees.
This clarification aims to counter speculation and set the record straight on the government’s stance regarding public sector salaries and pensions.
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