Federal government to release March salaries and pensions before Eidul Fitr

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed all federal government departments to disburse March salaries and pensions to employees and pensioners ahead of Eidul Fitr.

According to an official directive issued on Monday, the Prime Minister's orders are aimed at providing financial relief to government employees and pensioners so they can meet their needs during the upcoming Eidul Fitr celebrations. The directive specifically calls for the early release of salaries and pensions for the month of March.

The move is expected to benefit thousands of federal government employees and pensioners across the country. The Prime Minister's decision comes as Eidul Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, approaches and is traditionally a time of increased expenses for families.

Government officials stated that the relevant departments have been instructed to ensure that the payments are processed promptly, allowing recipients to access their funds before the festival. This step is intended to help employees and pensioners prepare for Eidul Fitr without financial constraints.

Further details regarding the exact disbursement dates and procedures are expected to be communicated by the respective departments in the coming days.