ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The federal government has proposed a 10 to 15 per cent increase in salaries for government employees in the Budget 2026-27, with final decisions expected after further consultations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held discussions on the upcoming federal budget during an informal meeting at the Prime Minister House. The session was not officially covered and focused on key budgetary matters.
During the meeting, consultations were held on the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), taxation measures, and proposals related to salary and pension increases for the next fiscal year.
According to sources, the Federal Finance Minister briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the major aspects of the budget. In view of the prevailing inflation rate, a proposal to increase the salaries of government employees by 10 to 15 per cent was presented.
Sources said the prime minister directed officials to prepare detailed calculations in light of the government's expected financial resources to determine the level of relief that could be provided to employees.
According to the sources, the final decision regarding the proposed salary increase for government employees will be taken by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after consultations with coalition partners.