The Sindh government has proposed a substantial increase in salaries and pensions for public employees. The proposal forms part of the provincial budget for 2026-27. As a result, thousands of government workers could receive financial relief if approved.
According to budget proposals, salaries and pensions may increase by 15 to 20 percent. Additionally, employees from Grade 1 to Grade 16 could receive a 20 percent salary raise. The proposal also recommends revising pay scales for employees up to Grade 21.
Officials said the final decision will depend on approval from the Sindh cabinet. Meanwhile, government employees continue seeking broader reforms to improve their compensation packages. Therefore, discussions surrounding salaries and benefits remain a key issue ahead of the budget announcement.
AGEGA Stages Protest in Islamabad
At the same time, government employees under the banner of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) staged a symbolic protest in Islamabad. Demonstrators gathered outside the Ministry of Finance at the Pak Secretariat. They demanded significant improvements in salaries and benefits for public sector workers.
The protesters called for a 50 percent salary increase for employees earning less than Rs 50,000 monthly. Furthermore, they urged authorities to implement all clauses of the agreement signed on March 10, 2025. Employees said the government should honor commitments made to workers.
They also demanded the integration of all ad hoc relief allowances into basic pay. In addition, they called for the introduction of revised pay scales for 2026. Protesters sought the inclusion of a 100 percent ad hoc relief allowance in salaries.
Employees Seek Broader Benefits and Reforms
AGEGA also demanded a 200 percent increase in conveyance, medical, and house rent allowances. Moreover, protesters called for the withdrawal of pension reforms and continuation of the existing pension system.
Other demands included a 30 percent disparity reduction allowance and tax relief for teachers and researchers. Employees also sought regularisation of contract workers and a minimum government salary of Rs 50,000 per month.
