The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has proposed a 50 per cent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees ahead of the federal budget for 2026-27, according to sources. Sources said the party has also recommended raising the minimum monthly wage to Rs60,000, arguing that substantial relief is necessary in view of persistent inflation and rising living costs.
PPP Demands Inflation-Linked Salary and Pension Increases
According to PPP sources, salaries and pensions should be increased in line with inflationary pressures to provide meaningful support to government employees and the wider public. However, sources indicated that the government is reluctant to accept the party’s demands regarding salary and pension increases.
Opposition to New Taxes
The PPP is also opposing the imposition of new taxes and levies, maintaining that the government is already generating significant revenue through existing taxation measures. Party sources suggested that instead of introducing additional taxes, the government should focus on identifying new avenues for revenue generation.
Meanwhile, PPP and government leaders are expected to meet today in an effort to resolve differences over the upcoming budget. According to PPP sources, the deadlock stems from the government’s failure to implement an agreement under which the party was to be provided details of the budget before its presentation.
Lack of Budget Details
Sources said the PPP has repeatedly sought a detailed draft of the budget but has yet to receive information regarding proposed taxes and the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). “The government has not provided details of the proposed old and new taxes so far,” PPP sources claimed.
