The federal government has approved the early release of December salaries and pensions for federal government employees and pensioners from the Christian community in connection with Christmas.
An official notification issued by the Ministry of Finance stated that Christmas will be observed on December 25, 2025, which falls on a Thursday.
In view of the occasion, the ministry has asked the Controller General of Accounts, Islamabad, to ensure that salaries and pensions are paid in advance on December 22, 2025.
The directive has been issued under Rule 25(3) of the Federal Government Receipts and Payment Rules, 2025, and applies to all eligible Christian federal government employees and pensioners.
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