PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has implemented a new directive, prohibiting the payment of salaries and pensions before the 1st of each month.
This decision, outlined in a formal notification issued by the provincial Finance Department, comes in response to difficulties experienced with early salary disbursements, particularly during the last days of October.
These early payments led to significant administrative challenges, creating disruptions in the usual financial processes. The provincial government has stated that such issues prompted the need for a more structured and uniform approach to salary and pension disbursement.
In light of these complications, the KP government has opted for a change in the payment schedule to ensure smoother operations in the future.
According to the notification, all salary and pension payments will now be made exclusively on the 1st of each month, with no exceptions.
This decision is aimed at streamlining the financial management process and addressing logistical difficulties caused by early disbursements.
The Finance Department clarified that the new rule will create a more organized framework for processing payments, ensuring that public sector employees receive their salaries and pensions in a timely and predictable manner.
The government emphasized that this policy change will not only improve efficiency but also help prevent any unforeseen delays in payments.
It was also noted that relevant departments and employees have been instructed to adhere to the new procedure, which is expected to facilitate a more transparent and stable financial environment for the province.
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