Islamabad, July 2, 2025: The federal government has officially allowed re-employed pensioners to receive both their pension and a salary, with the condition that the gross pension amount will be deducted from their salary. This policy shift aims to address staff shortages in top-tier public offices.
The revised rule benefits thousands of re-employed experts serving in 36 critical departments, including the President Secretariat, Prime Minister Secretariat, Supreme Court, Senate Secretariat, National Assembly Secretariat, and the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Previously, the Ministry of Finance had enforced a restriction, requiring pensioners to opt for either their pension or salary, citing cost-saving concerns. However, it became increasingly difficult to attract qualified professionals from the private sector due to conflict of interest risks and limited talent availability.
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Responding to these challenges, the Ministry has amended its policy, now allowing experienced pensioners to contribute to government service without financial penalty. The gross pension will simply be deducted from the salary, ensuring fair compensation while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
This move is seen as a strategic step to retain institutional memory and expertise within key government institutions.
