The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a significant 25 percent increase in salaries for government employees, effective July 1, 2024. The provincial cabinet approved the raise through a circulation summary, as confirmed by the provincial finance department. The salary boost will be applied as an Ad Hoc Relief Allowance, with a 25 percent increase for employees in grades one to 16. Officers in grades 17 to 22 will receive a 20 percent raise. This revised increment follows a previous 10 percent increase announced in the budget and aligns with recent moves by the central government and other provinces. The adjustment will be formalized through an amendment to the Finance Bill 2024, pending approval from the Provincial Assembly. This move underscores the government's commitment to improving compensation amid rising costs and inflation.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan