ISLAMABAD (Azaad English): The federal government has decided to release salaries and pensions for government employees earlier than usual in light of Eidul-Fitr celebrations.
According to official sources, salaries and pensions will be disbursed by March 27 to ensure that employees receive their payments before the festive occasion. A circular has been issued to the relevant departments, instructing them to process the payments in advance.
Earlier Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments announced the early realease of pensions and salaries before Eid. This follows a similar decision by the Sindh government.
Punjab government employees will receive their pensions and salaries before Eid on March 26, ahead of the usual schedule. A notification has already been issued, and the Secretary of Finance has sent it to all relevant departments.
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also decided to pay salaries earlier than usual. Muslim employees will receive their March salaries by March 20, instead of the regular April 1 date.
The Sindh government has announced that provincial employees will receive their advance salaries on March 21. This decision is intended to ease financial burdens and help workers prepare for Eid without monetary concerns.
Eidul-Fitr 2025 is expected to fall on March 31, with the crescent moon likely to be seen on March 30. The government is expected to announce official Eid holidays from March 29 to April 6. There is speculation that Pakistanis could enjoy an extended holiday break of up to nine days, depending on the final moon sighting and government announcement.
