Budget 2026: 15% Pension Increase for Retired Government Employees
The Federal Budget 2026–27 announced a 15% increase in pension for all retired civil and military government employees of Pakistan. The increase is effective from July 1, 2026 and will be reflected in your August pension disbursement.
This comes alongside the 25% salary increase for serving employees, making Budget 2026 one of the most significant for government employees and pensioners in recent memory.
Who Qualifies for the Pension Increase?
The 15% pension increase applies to:
- All retired federal civil servants (BPS-1 to BPS-22)
- Retired military personnel drawing civil pension
- Family pensioners (widow, dependent children) receiving pension after an employee's death
- Employees who retired before July 1, 2026
Provincial government pensioners may receive a different increase depending on their respective provincial budgets.
How the 15% Increase is Calculated
The increase is applied to your gross pension amount — the full pension before any deductions. It does not matter when you retired; everyone gets the same 15% on whatever pension they currently receive.
New Monthly Pension = Current Pension × 1.15
Monthly Increase = Current Pension × 0.15
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Pension Increase Table — Common Amounts
| Current Pension | Monthly Increase (+15%) | New Monthly Pension | Annual Extra Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₨20,000 | +₨3,000 | ₨23,000 | +₨36,000 |
| ₨30,000 | +₨4,500 | ₨34,500 | +₨54,000 |
| ₨45,000 | +₨6,750 | ₨51,750 | +₨81,000 |
| ₨60,000 | +₨9,000 | ₨69,000 | +₨108,000 |
| ₨80,000 | +₨12,000 | ₨92,000 | +₨144,000 |
| ₨100,000 | +₨15,000 | ₨115,000 | +₨180,000 |
| ₨150,000 | +₨22,500 | ₨172,500 | +₨270,000 |
| ₨200,000 | +₨30,000 | ₨230,000 | +₨360,000 |
When Will You Receive the Increased Pension?
The increase is effective from July 1, 2026. In practice:
- Federal pensioners paid through the Accountant General office will receive the increase from August 2026 onwards, with July arrears included.
- Pensioners paid through banks (under the Pension Disbursement System) will typically see the update within 4–6 weeks of the official notification.
- If your August pension does not reflect the increase, contact your pension disbursing authority with a copy of the Finance Division notification.
Commuted Pension — Does It Change?
No. If you commuted a portion of your pension at retirement (received a lump sum), the commuted portion is not affected by this increase. The 15% applies only to the residual pension — the amount you currently receive every month.
After the 10-year commutation period ends, the commuted portion is restored, and the 15% will then apply to the full gross pension.
Family Pension — Does It Increase Too?
Yes. Family pension (paid to a widow or dependent children after the pensioner's death) also increases by 15%. The same calculation applies — multiply your current family pension amount by 1.15.
How Does This Compare to Previous Years?
| Year | Pension Increase |
|---|---|
| Budget 2022–23 | 10% |
| Budget 2023–24 | 17.5% |
| Budget 2024–25 | 15% |
| Budget 2025–26 | 10% |
| Budget 2026–27 | 15% |
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Also see: Government Salary Increase 2026 — Complete BPS Guide for serving employees.