The federal government has assured civil servants of implementing their demands, including pension reforms and salary increases. A high-level meeting chaired by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry reviewed progress on the written agreement between the government and employee unions.
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Key developments:
- Commitment to Promises: The finance ministry reaffirmed implementation of the agreed package, including PM’s relief measures and leave encashment benefits.
- Upcoming Meeting: A committee led by Rana Sanaullah will convene next week to finalize leave encashment reforms.
- Mass Mobilization Warning: Employee unions warned of nationwide protests if commitments aren’t fulfilled by budget day, though pledged to honor ministers if implemented.
The government and employee representatives agreed to submit working papers for detailed review before finalizing recommendations. This comes amid growing pressure from 2.4 million civil servants facing inflationary challenges. Observers note the outcome could significantly impact the upcoming budget’s public sector allocations.
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