Islamabad, June 13, 2026: The federal government has decided to introduce a revised pay structure for public sector employees by merging ad hoc relief allowances into basic salaries.
According to sources within the Ministry of Finance, Ad-hoc Relief Allowances from 2022 and 2025 are likely to be conditionally incorporated into the basic pay, paving the way for new pay scales.
These proposed changes are expected to take effect from July 1, 2026, and are part of broader relief measures aimed at supporting government employees, armed forces personnel and pensioners.
In addition to the revised pay scales, the government is considering granting a 7 percent ad-hoc relief allowance on the current basic salary of all federal employees.
A Disparity Reduction Allowance of 15 percent is also proposed to continue for eligible employees, while a 50 percent increase in conveyance allowance is under consideration.
The proposals further include a significant increase in allowances for certain departments. For instance, the Constant Attendant Allowance for civil armed forces personnel may rise from Rs7,000 to Rs30,000 per month. Similarly, Immigration and Passport Department employees could receive a 100 percent IMPAS allowance based on their basic salary as of June 30, 2026.
Other recommendations include enhanced special allowances for departments such as NACTA and law enforcement agencies, along with adjustments in compensation structures for National Highway and Motorway Police and National Police Academy staff.
Officials say these measures are part of a comprehensive effort to rationalize salaries, address disparities, and provide financial relief amid rising economic pressures. The final approval of these proposals will be subject to cabinet endorsement as part of the federal budget.