A viral notification circulating on social media has caused confusion regarding the retirement age of federal government employees. The document claims that the federal government has raised the retirement age from 60 to 63, effective January 1, 2026.
The fake notice is attributed to the Establishment Division and alleges that all federal employees would receive a three-year extension. It lists a signatory as “Shakeel Qadeer Khan, Chief Secretary, Ministry of Pakistan” and carries a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa logo with the unusual title “Ministry of Pakistan Islamabad.”
Official sources have rejected the notification, calling it false and baseless. Authorities clarified that no such order has been issued. Neither the Finance Division nor the Establishment Division has approved any change to the retirement age of federal employees.
Officials also pointed out multiple irregularities in the viral document. The reference numbers linking the notice to the Finance and Establishment Divisions are fabricated. The signature on the notice is forged, and no official record exists to support the claims made in the social media post.
Authorities warned that similar fake notifications have circulated online in the past. These posts often aim to create confusion among the public and government employees. Officials stressed that such misinformation should not be trusted.
The federal government has urged citizens and employees to verify any updates through official channels. People are advised to rely on authentic notifications published in the official Gazette. Social media posts should not be treated as valid information.
The clarification aims to prevent misunderstandings and maintain transparency. Officials said spreading unverified documents could create unnecessary panic and confusion among employees.
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In conclusion, the federal government has confirmed that there is no change in the retirement age. Citizens and employees are advised to follow only verified government sources for accurate information.
