New Pay Commission Formed to Revise Govt Salary Structure

The government has constituted a new pay commission to revise and finalise a fresh salary structure for all government officers and employees across the country. The commission will be headed by former Finance Secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan and is expected to submit its report within six months.

The decision to form the commission was approved on Thursday during a meeting of the interim government's advisory council, presided over by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

The pay structure of government employees is currently based on the 2015 pay scale. With nearly 1.5 million (15 lakh) officers and employees serving in various government roles, the move aims to address long-standing demands for salary adjustment in line with the rising cost of living.

For over two years, the country has been experiencing persistently high inflation, which has significantly reduced the real income and purchasing power of the general population, particularly fixed-income government staff. Against this backdrop, the formation of the pay commission is seen as a timely initiative to reassess the compensation structure and recommend a more realistic and sustainable salary framework.

The commission will study existing salary patterns, compare them with private and international standards, assess inflation impacts, and consult relevant stakeholders before submitting its recommendations.

It is expected that the new pay scale will also address allowances, pension adjustments, and benefits to ensure a more equitable and competitive compensation system for public servants.