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KP takes lead in raising minimum wage
Key takeaways
- Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presented the budget himself amid an uproar from the opposition benches.
- In his speech, the Chief Minister stated that the provincial government has proposed a seven percent increase in both salaries and pensions for government employees.
- Additionally, a 50 percent uptick has been proposed for the conveyance allowance, alongside a suggestion to increase the special conveyance allowance from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Friday outpaced the other three provinces regarding the minimum wage for the labor class, proposing Rs 45,000 in its provincial budget for the upcoming financial year, ARY News reported.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presented the budget himself amid an uproar from the opposition benches.
In his speech, the Chief Minister stated that the provincial government has proposed a seven percent increase in both salaries and pensions for government employees.
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