The federal government has approved a 30% Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA) for government employees from 1st July 2025. This decision brings major financial relief to thousands of government workers across Pakistan.
According to an official notification from the Ministry of Finance, this allowance will be given to all employees from BPS-1 to BPS-22 who were already receiving DRA earlier. The increase will be based on their basic pay as of 30th June 2022.
This decision has been approved by the President of Pakistan and was officially released on 4th July 2025. It continues the earlier allowances granted in the years 2022 and 2021.
✔ Who Will Get the 30% DRA?
All government officers and officials in:
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BPS-01 to BPS-22
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Already receiving DRA under previous notifications (dated 23 Feb 2022 and 19 July 2022)
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Employees working under federal departments or attached institutions
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For those hired later or promoted after June 2022, the allowance will be calculated according to their pay scale on 30-06-2022.
✔ Why This Allowance Matters
Many government employees were demanding a reduction in salary differences between departments. The Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA) was introduced to reduce the pay gap and make salaries more fair across different government sectors.
This 30% DRA will help employees manage inflation and rising household costs. It shows the government’s commitment to support lower and mid-level staff during tough economic times.
✔ Official Names Mentioned in the Notification
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Ansar Mahmood, Section Officer (Regulation-III)
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Shakeel Ahmed Mangnejo, Special Secretary
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Muhammad Ejaz-ul-Haq, AGPR Islamabad
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Syed Hasnain Mehdi, Secretary FPSC
This decision was officially circulated across all departments, including the FPSC, AGPR, and Admin Wings.
✔ Conclusion?
The Finance Division and AGPR will handle the processing. The amount will be added to monthly salaries automatically, starting from July 2025 payroll.
This is a big step towards salary reform and equality within the government sector. It will benefit thousands of employees and support their families in managing everyday expenses.