Govt Changes Benevolent Fund Amounts for Retiring Employees

The federal government has decided to revise the Benevolent Fund policy for payments made to government employees upon retirement. The decision was shared during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Cabinet Secretariat Standing Committee, chaired by Malik Abrar Ahmed. Officials from the Benevolent Fund confirmed that a new payment structure will now apply based on the grade of the retiring employee. Officials also revealed that the Benevolent Fund has hired a private firm to assess the financial impact of the new policy, with the firm expected to provide a detailed timeline soon. During the meeting, PPP member Agha Rafiullah criticized the government, saying it “waits for officers to pass away after retirement instead of supporting them properly.” The standing committee has given the Benevolent Fund 90 days to complete its financial assessment of the revised policy. The session also included a briefing request regarding the Prime Minister’s relief package for flood-affected people. Members raised questions about the role of the Power Division and how the relief distribution would be managed. As a result, the committee summoned the Federal Minister for Energy to attend the next meeting and provide clarity on the process.