The federal government is likely to boost worker salaries and pensions when the budget for the new fiscal year is unveiled on Friday.
According to reports, the finance bill offers a 30% pay increase for employees in grades 1 through 16, and a 20% pay increase for those in grades 17 and higher.
They indicated that a 15 to 20% increase in pensions for retired government employees was suggested, with Rs780 billion set aside for pensions.
The federal cabinet will provide final approval for pay and pension hikes tomorrow (June 9), according to sources.