The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has strongly rejected the federal budget for the year 2025-26, calling it “elite-centric” and unfair to the working class. Just a day before the budget announcement, PPP demanded a minimum 50% salary increase for government employees and a 100% increase in pensions under the EOBI (Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution) scheme.
In simple words, PPP believes that the budget helps the rich and ignores the poor. While cabinet members and high officials get big raises, ordinary government servants are struggling with rising inflation. This article explains PPP’s demands and why they matter to every government employee in Pakistan.
Key Demands of PPP for Budget 2025-26 for Government Employees
| Demand | Description |
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| ✅ 50% Salary Increase | To help government employees fight inflation and meet daily expenses. |
| ✅ 100% Pension Increase | Especially for retired servants under EOBI scheme. |
| ✅ Merge Ad Hoc Allowances | Merge all previous adhoc relief allowances into basic pay. |
| ✅ Raise Minimum Wage | Increase minimum wage from Rs 37,000 to Rs 50,000. |
| ✅ Withdraw Pension Reforms (Family Pension) | Oppose new pension policies that end pensions after 10 years. |
| ✅ Revise House Rent Allowance | Unfreeze and update house rent allowance as per current market value. |
Why PPP Demands are Important For Employees?
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44% of Pakistanis Live Below the Poverty Line: As per World Bank data, nearly half of the population cannot afford basic needs.
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Inflation Is Too High: Daily expenses have gone out of reach for low-salary persons.
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Unfair Salary Increases: Top officials got massive raises, while common workers got just 10%.
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Budget Favors Elite Class: PPP says the rich made a budget for the rich, with no relief for ordinary people.
Protest by Govt Employees
On Budget Day, thousands of government workers protested near Parliament House. Their demands were;
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Reasonable salary increase (at least 50%)
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Withdrawal of pension reforms
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Merger of all adhoc relief allowances into basic pay and Pay scale revision
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Restoration of leave encashment benefits
According to Rehman Bajwa (AGEGA), “A 10% raise is not enough; we will keep protesting until our demands are met.”
What Are PPP Leaders Saying in Protest?
Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed (Head of PPP Labour Bureau) said:
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“This budget has nothing for the common man.”
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“It gives relief to ministers, parliamentarians, and elites but ignores teachers, clerks, and junior staff.”
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“It is economic injustice to increase VIP salaries and ignore poor workers.”
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“Ending family pensions after 10 years is cruel and inhuman.”
FAQs:
❓Why is PPP against the 2025-26 budget?
Because they believe it benefits the rich and does not provide enough relief for common government employees or pensioners.
❓What salary increase did the government approve in Budget 2025-26?
Only 10% increase in salaries, which many workers and unions say is not enough considering the inflation.
❓What is the PPP demanding for government employees?
PPP is demanding:
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50% salary increase
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100% pension increase
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Rs 50,000 minimum wage
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Merger of ad hoc relief into basic pay
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Cancellation of pension reforms
❓Is there any protest planned by government employees?
Yes, employees are holding countrywide protests under the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) and supported by PPP.
❓What is the current minimum wage in Pakistan?
As per the budget, the minimum wage remains Rs 37,000. PPP wants it raised to Rs 50,000.
Conclusion:
This budget affects your life directly. Your salary, pension, and basic rights are being decided by people in power. If PPP’s demands are accepted, you could see major relief in your monthly income. Without strong voices, ordinary employees will continue to struggle. This is not just politics; this is about your children’s future, your household budget, and your retirement life.