Islamabad: The minimum wage of workers has been increased by
10 percent in the budget 2026-27.
The federal government has announced a 10 percent increase
in the minimum monthly wage in the budget for the next fiscal year, after which
the minimum salary will increase from Rs 37,000 to Rs 40,700.
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said during the
budget speech that the Prime Minister has fulfilled his promise to reduce the
financial burden on the salaried class, the increase in the minimum wage will
provide relief to the low-income class and help reduce the effects of
inflation.
He announced that the government has decided to abolish the
surcharge imposed on the salaried class, which will directly benefit millions
of employees. The Finance Minister said that the Prime Minister is well aware
of the difficulties faced by government and private sector employees and steps
will be taken to create more facilities for them.
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