Islamabad, June 18, 2025: During the Senate’s budget debate on Wednesday, Senator Poonjo Bheel proposed a minimum 25% Salary Hike for Govt. employees. The Senator also voiced concerns that the current national budget is smaller than those of previous years.
Senator Poonjo Bheel highlighted the struggles of farmers, who are facing high costs for their agricultural inputs but are not getting enough money back from their crops.
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Adding to the debate, Senator Kamil Ali Agha also expressed worry that the government’s proposed 10 percent salary increase and 7 percent pension increase for its employees might not be enough to counter the rising cost of living (inflation). He urged the government to reconsider these amounts to give more relief to ordinary citizens and ensure that resources are directed towards those who are less fortunate.
