LAHORE (Azaad English): In a move to help public sector employees with their Eid-ul-Fitr preparations, the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments have announced the early disbursement of pensions and salaries before Eid. This follows a similar decision by the Sindh government.
The Punjab Finance Department has confirmed that 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. Retired government employees will also get their pensions on March 20.
Earlier, the Sindh government announced that employees in the province would receive their advance salaries on March 21. This decision aims to provide financial relief to workers, allowing them to prepare for Eid without financial stress.
Eid-ul-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.
The advance salary payments will help thousands of government employees manage their expenses and celebrate Eid with ease and joy.
