Government limits rehired retirees to one payment

Federal government employees will receive either a pension or salary when they return to government employment after retirement; the Ministry of Finance has issued an office memorandum.

According to GTV news, this decision will apply to all federal pensioners retiring at the age of 60.

In this regard, the Ministry of Finance sent a letter to all ministries and divisions to implement the decision.

The Ministry of Finance has issued orders in light of the recommendations of the Pay and Pension Commission 2020, under which only one of salary or pension will be provided in case of regular or contract re-employment or appointment.

Moreover, the pensioner will be given the option of receiving either a pension or a salary.

On the other hand, In a move to ease growing tensions between Punjab and Sindh over the controversial Indus River canal projects, a high-level meeting is being arranged between Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah.

According to official sources, Sindh’s delegation, including Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro and top irrigation officials has arrived in Islamabad to meet with federal authorities. The session is expected to take place after the Prime Minister returns from his official visit to Turkey.

Protests have erupted across various cities in Sindh over the proposed removal of canals from the Indus River, prompting calls for federal intervention. The planned meeting aims to address Sindh’s concerns and potentially bring an end to the ongoing sit-ins, including a major one that has disrupted traffic on the Sukkur-Bablu Bypass.

In a sign of de-escalation, senior leaders from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have already initiated backchannel negotiations with Sindh officials. A resolution is being prioritized to restore calm and prevent further political fallout.