Revised rules increase financial grants and provide housing, education, employment and healthcare support for families of deceased federal employees.
ISLAMABAD, September 18, 2026: The Government of Pakistan has introduced a comprehensive revision to the assistance package for families of federal government employees who die during service, providing enhanced financial compensation, housing support, educational assistance and additional benefits for security-related fatalities.
The revised policy was issued by the Cabinet Secretariat’s Establishment Division and circulated among government departments, including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
The new framework took effect on August 28, 2026, and supersedes previous death-in-service and Shuhada (martyrs) packages.
Tiered grants for in-service deaths
Under the revised policy, families of civil servants who die from natural causes or non-security incidents while in service will receive a lump-sum grant based on the employee’s Basic Pay Scale (BPS).
The grant is Rs600,000 for BPS 1–4, Rs900,000 for BPS 5–10, Rs1.2 million for BPS 11–15, Rs1.5 million for BPS 16–17, Rs2.4 million for BPS 18–19 and Rs3 million for BPS 20 and above.
Families will also receive 100 per cent pension based on the deceased employee’s length of service and last drawn pay. Where an employee had served for fewer than 10 years, the pension calculation will use a minimum 10-year service threshold.
The package further provides a lump-sum amount in lieu of plot allotment, ranging from Rs2 million for BPS 1–8 to Rs7 million for BPS 17 and above.
Higher compensation for security-related deaths
The revised policy provides substantially higher benefits for security-related deaths, defined as fatalities directly resulting from terrorism, militancy, targeted attacks, riots or watch-and-ward duties.
Lump-sum grants range from Rs10 million for BPS 1–10 employees to Rs20 million for BPS 20 and above.
Families of employees declared Shaheed will continue to receive full salary, allowances and annual increments until the date on which the deceased would have reached superannuation.
The housing component ranges from Rs13.5 million for a five-marla house for BPS 1–10 employees to Rs50 million for a 20-marla house for BPS 20 and above.
Families of officers in BPS 18 and above will be entitled to a 1,300cc saloon car or its cash equivalent, while families of BPS 16–17 officers will receive a 1,000cc car.
Monthly maintenance and transport allowances will range from Rs20,000 to Rs100,000.
The policy also provides regular employment in BPS 1–15 posts without public advertisement for the widow, widower, son or daughter of the deceased employee.
Compensation for duty-related accidents
For fatal accidents occurring during official duties, compensation ranging from Rs3 million to Rs7 million will be paid, subject to an inquiry by a three-member departmental committee headed by an officer of at least BPS-19.
The policy also introduces specific compensation for disability and injuries.
Permanent disability resulting in release from service will attract Rs3 million, while temporary disability for employees who remain in service will qualify for Rs1 million.
Serious medical injuries will attract Rs200,000, while minor injuries will qualify for Rs100,000.
Education, housing and healthcare support
The revised package provides free education in public institutions up to graduation, including tuition fees, textbooks and living allowances.
In security-related cases, educational support extends to post-graduation.
Families can retain government or hired accommodation until the employee would have reached superannuation age or for at least five years, whichever is later. An equivalent house rent allowance may also be provided.
Other benefits include an Rs800,000 marriage grant for the wedding of one daughter, a full waiver of outstanding government House Building, Motorcar and Motorcycle advances, and continuation of free healthcare facilities to which the employee was entitled during service.
Departments given one-month deadline
To speed up payments and other entitlements, each ministry, division and department must designate a BPS-17 or BPS-18 officer as a dedicated focal officer for the family.
The designated officer will be responsible for finalising and delivering the family’s entitlements within one month of the incident.
Departments have also been instructed to maintain updated family records and General Provident Fund (GP Fund) nominations during employees’ service.
The revised framework consolidates assistance for families of deceased civil servants and establishes a structured system covering financial compensation, housing, education, employment and healthcare support.