Pakistan Approves 85% Rental Ceiling Hike for Federal Employees 🏢

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Dive into the latest update from Islamabad where the federal cabinet has given the green light to an 85% uniform increase in the monthly rental ceiling for all categories of government employees. This decision, recommended by the Finance Division, aims to provide much-needed relief amid soaring housing costs in urban areas.
In this video, we break down the details: The approval came on October 31, following a summary presented the day before. We'll cover the process, from cabinet clearance to the Prime Minister's final nod, and how the Ministry of Housing and Works will issue the formal notification next week.
Key highlights include the new rental ceilings by grade and city. For Grade 1-2 employees, it's now Rs13,004 in Islamabad and Rs12,193 elsewhere. Grades 3-6 get Rs20,313 in Islamabad and Rs17,860 in other cities. Higher grades see boosts like Rs76,122 for Grades 17-18 in Islamabad. We explain the full breakdown for all grades up to 22, showing how this revision supports employees facing rising rents.
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