Defence Minister Pervez Khattak has assured that government will increase salaries of government employees in the next budget.
Chairing a meeting of All Government Employees Grand Alliance in Islamabad today (Friday) regarding raise in salary and perks, he said that the government fully believes in the welfare of employees for which all facilities will be provided.
The Defence Minister said we have big hearts and will take special care of government employees in the upcoming budget. He said disparity in salaries will be addressed and recommendations of pay and pension commission will soon be finalized.
He said the government has formed pay and pension commission for the welfare of government employees.
The meeting discussed various proposals regarding enhancement of salaries and perks, while final decision will be taken in consultation with the finance team which is likely to meet next week.
Source: Radio Pakistan