The federal government has proposed a 10 to 15 per cent increase in salaries for government employees in the Budget 2026-27, with final decisions expected after further consultations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held discussions on the upcoming federal budget during an informal meeting at the Prime Minister House. The session was not officially covered and focused on key budgetary matters.
During the meeting, consultations were held on the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), taxation measures, and proposals related to salary and pension increases for the next fiscal year.