QUETTA: The Government of Balochistan has approved a 7% ad-hoc relief allowance for all permanent government employees from Grade 1 to Grade 22 to provide financial relief amid severe inflation.
The Finance Department of Balochistan has issued a formal notification regarding this decision, which will take effect from July 1, 2026.
According to the notification, the allowance will be calculated as 7% of each employee’s current basic salary, meaning the amount will vary based on the individual’s grade and pay scale.
The Finance Department clarified that this allowance will be subject to income tax under prevailing laws, and the applicable tax will be deducted at the time of salary disbursement.
The notification further outlines several important conditions: the ad-hoc relief allowance will not become part of the employees’ permanent basic salary and will instead be added separately to the monthly payroll.
Additionally, this 7% allowance will not be included in the calculation of pension, gratuity, or other retirement benefits, meaning pensions will continue to be paid according to the original basic salary.
Employees on extraordinary leave will not be entitled to the allowance during their leave period, though it will be restored upon their return to duty in accordance with the rules.
Following this decision, all relevant government departments and account officers have been directed to implement the new orders immediately.
Authorities have been instructed to ensure transparent payment of the allowance by taking each employee’s grade, running basic salary, tax deductions, and leave records into account during payroll preparation.
