Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Gen V Season 2 trailer
    Videos

    Gen V Season 2 Trailer Cast, Plot, Premiere Details

    July 26, 2025 3 Min Read
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Government Employees Protest Against Pension Reforms in Islamabad
PhotoNews PakistanPhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
Islamabad Government Employees
PhotoNews Pakistan > Pakistan > Government Employees Protest Against Pension Reforms in Islamabad
Pakistan

Government Employees Protest Against Pension Reforms in Islamabad

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published February 20, 2025 2 Min Read
Share
Government Employees Protests in Islamabad. Photo Credits: ScreenGrab
SHARE

Hundreds of government employees launched a pension reforms protest in Islamabad on Wednesday, demanding the reversal of new pension rules at Secretariat Chowk. Protesters blocked both entrances to the government secretariat.

A strong police force, including senior officers, arrived to manage the pension reforms protest. However, tensions escalated, leading to clashes between officers and demonstrators. The employees criticized the reforms as discriminatory, targeting policies like removing dual pensions and a revised pension calculation method. They also called for a 10% hike in disability allowances.

https://twitter.com/ahmad__bobak/status/1892466400482222520

Why the Pension Reforms Sparked Outrage

The government introduced these pension reforms on January 1, 2025, to cut financial costs and align with global fiscal standards. Under the new rules, pensions now reflect an average of the last two years’ salaries instead of the final salary. Authorities say this will save billions annually. Yet, protesters argue it unfairly harms retirees who rely on these funds. With negotiations stalled, demonstrations may persist.

اسلام آباد سرکاری ملازمین کا احتجاج،،،تشدد اور گرفتاریاں شروع pic.twitter.com/PjKJFLo1nW

— Naureen Ruftaj Khan (@Ruftaj) February 20, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns about civil servants’ asset declarations. The lender pushed for risk-based verification and penalties for officers whose assets exceed their income. However, amendments to the Civil Servants Act, tied to a $7 billion IMF package, cover only about 25,000 employees. Staff in autonomous bodies—like the State Bank of Pakistan and regulatory authorities—remain exempt from public disclosure.

Government employees in these organizations often make key financial decisions, a point underscored by audit objections from the Auditor General of Pakistan. Meanwhile, an IMF delegation met with the Establishment Division to discuss promotions, postings, and accountability for civil servants in grades 17-22. Sources say the IMF seeks concrete action against corruption beyond mere disclosure. This meeting coincided with the federal cabinet’s approval of Civil Servants Act amendments on Tuesday.

TAGGED:Featured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

North Korea missile launch 2025

North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Before Trump-Xi Summit

Gold and Bitcoin

Gold Prices Crash 5.7% to $4,109 as Bitcoin Hits Record $114,000

Pakistan Navy drug seizure 2025

Pakistan Navy Ship Seizes $972 Million in Drugs from Arabian Sea Dhows

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

NADRA recruitment in Sindh
Sindh

NADRA to Recruit 200 Junior Executives Officers in Sindh

1 Min Read
Abu Dhabi Online Marriage
Offbeat

Abu Dhabi Launches Global Online Marriage Service Through TAMM App

4 Min Read
UAE First Women Bank acquisition
Business

UAE’s Holding Company Acquires 85% Stake in First Women Bank

2 Min Read
Entertainment

Influencer ‘Baby Demoni’ Maria Esquin Found Dead: Suicide or Foul Play?

Colombian influencer Maria Alejandra Esquin, 25, with 1 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, widely known…

October 18, 2025
Punjab

Punjab Launches Anti-Smog Gun in Lahore, Cuts Air Pollution by 70%

The Punjab government has successfully launched its first-ever anti-smog gun operation in Lahore. This marks a…

October 19, 2025
Sindh

Nepra Cuts K-Electric Tariff by 20% to Rs32 per Unit

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) announced a reduction in K-Electric's multi-year base tariff from…

October 21, 2025
Pakistan

IMF Proposes Mission to Probe Pakistan’s $30 Billion Trade Data Gap

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) proposed a technical assistance mission to investigate Pakistan’s $16.5 billion to…

October 18, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?