Karachi, February 5, 2025 – Pensioners in Pakistan have benefitted from a tax exemption amounting to Rs 43.61 billion on their income within a year, according to official documents.
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Finance Division Clarifies Family Pension Eligibility
The Finance Division has issued an official clarification regarding the eligibility criteria for family pensions, specifically addressing concerns about pensions for children and other family members.
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Pakistan Unveils Pension Reforms to Cut Fiscal Burden
Pakistan has introduced a comprehensive set of pension reforms aimed at reducing the growing burden of pension liabilities on public finances. These reforms, announced by Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, are set to take effect from January 1, 2025. The initiative seeks to ensure fairness, sustainability, and financial stability within the nation’s pension system.
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Pakistan Tightens Pension Rules, Limits Multiple Benefits Draw
Islamabad, January 2, 2025 – Pakistan has introduced sweeping reforms to pension rules, effectively restricting individuals from drawing multiple pensions simultaneously. This move, outlined in a notification issued by the Pakistan Finance Division, is based on the recommendations of the Pay and Pension Commission 2020 and aims to streamline pension disbursements and curb inefficiencies in the system.
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Sindh Cabinet Approves Contributory Pension Scheme 2024
Karachi, September 15, 2024 – The Sindh Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Sindh Defined Contributory Pension Scheme 2024, set to take effect from July 1, 2024. Under this scheme, both the government and employees will contribute towards the pension fund, with the government contributing 12% and employees contributing 10% of their salaries.
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Pakistan Considers Pension Tax in 2024-25 Budget
Karachi (PkRevenue.com) – In a strategic move to bolster its revenue, Pakistan is poised to introduce a pension tax in the upcoming 2024-25 budget.
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Govt. to Introduce Pension Reforms to Ease Economic Strain
Islamabad, May 7, 2024 – Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar announced on Tuesday that the government is poised to introduce comprehensive pension reforms.
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National Bank Loses Pension Case Against Retired Employees
Karachi, March 20, 2024 – The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) faced a setback as it lost a crucial petition filed in court regarding pension dues. The court ruling mandates NBP to disburse pensions to 11,500 retired employees, allocating Rs 60 billion for this purpose within a month.
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EOBI Pension Increased by 17% to Rs 10,000
Islamabad, September 8, 2023 – In a move aimed at improving the financial well-being of retired citizens, the federal government announced on Friday a significant increase of 17 percent in the pension provided by the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), raising it to Rs 10,000.
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FBR Extends Tax Exemption of Rs12.24 Billion on Civil and Military Pensions
Karachi, July 13, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an extension of income tax exemption totaling Rs12.24 billion on pensions disbursed to civil servants and military personnel.
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