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PPP ‘seeks’ 50% hike in salaries, pensions in budget 2026-27
Key takeaways
- Sources said the PPP has proposed a 50 per cent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, arguing that a significant adjustment is necessary in view of prevailing inflation.
- The party has also recommended raising the minimum monthly wage to Rs60,000.
- According to PPP sources, the government should ensure that salaries and pensions are increased in proportion to the cost of living and inflationary pressures faced by citizens.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has put forward two major demands ahead of the federal budget 2026-27, including a substantial increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, ARY News reported, citing sources.
Sources said the PPP has proposed a 50 per cent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, arguing that a significant adjustment is necessary in view of prevailing inflation.
The party has also recommended raising the minimum monthly wage to Rs60,000.
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