Balochistan Raises Salaries by 10%, Pensions by 7% - Bloom Pakistan

Balochistan Raises Salaries by 10%, Pensions by 7%

Islamabad, June 18, 2025: The Government of Balochistan has presented its biggest-ever budget for FY 2025–26, totaling a massive Rs. 1,028 billion, signaling a strong commitment to economic reform, youth employment, and public welfare.

The budget includes a 10% pay raise for employees in Grades 1–22 and a 7% pension increase for retired government servants. A 20% disparity reduction allowance has also been announced for lower-grade employees (Grades 1–16).

Finance Minister Shoaib Nosherwani, speaking during the budget session, emphasized that under the leadership of the Chief Minister, the province is “moving in the right direction with measurable success across all key sectors.”

Budget at a Glance:

Total Outlay: Rs. 1,028 billion (surplus)
Development Budget: Rs. 249.5 billion
Non-Development Budget: Rs. 642 billion
Federal Revenue Share: Rs. 801 billion
Provincial Revenue Target: Rs. 101 billion
Sui Gas Lease Bonus: Rs. 24 billion expected

This year marks the first time in Balochistan’s history that development funds have been utilized 100%, with a sharp focus on transparency and rural progress.

Key Development Projects:

Rs. 20 billion earmarked for district-level schemes
Rs. 3 billion set aside for improving urban services
1,000 new water filtration plants to be installed
66 ambulances to be distributed across districts
No new official vehicles will be purchased

Sector-Wise Allocations:

Education

School Education (Dev.): Rs. 19.85 billion
School Education (Non-Dev.): Rs. 101 billion
Colleges: Rs. 5 billion (Dev.), Rs. 24 billion (Non-Dev.)
Higher Education: Rs. 4.99 billion
HEC to receive Rs. 3 billion for universities

Health

Development: Rs. 16.15 billion
Non-development: Rs. 71 billion
Rs. 4.5 billion allocated for the Balochistan Health Card

Agriculture & Irrigation

Agriculture (Dev.): Rs. 10.17 billion
Agriculture (Non-Dev.): Rs. 16.77 billion
Irrigation: Rs. 42.78 billion

Others

Local Government: Rs. 12.91B (Dev.), Rs. 42B (Non-Dev.)
Public Health Engineering: Rs. 17.16B (Dev.), Rs. 11.2B (Non-Dev.)
Science & IT: Rs. 12.66B
Women Development: Rs. 154 million
Fisheries & Coastal Development: Rs. 2.19B
Youth & Sports: Rs. 2.44B

Jobs, Security & Climate

A total of 6,106 jobs are being created—4,148 contractual and 1,958 regular positions. Major allocations include:

Rs. 18 billion for Safe City initiatives
Rs. 500 million for climate resilience
Rs. 5 million for technical training programs

Sustainable Energy Policy

In a notable decision, the Finance Committee rejected an 18% tax proposal on solar panels, reinforcing the government’s stance on green energy and sustainability.

Balochistan’s 2025–26 budget sets a strong example of inclusive governance, transparency, and public-centered development, laying the groundwork for a more prosperous and self-reliant province.