The utility allowance for employees of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has been increased by 100 per cent after the approval by Chief Justice of Pakistan.
According to an official notification, the revised allowance will take effect from July 1, 2026, and will cover gas and electricity expenses for court employees and officers.
Under the new rates, employees in Grades 1 to 6 will receive Rs12,000 per month, up from Rs6,000. The allowance for Grades 7 to 10 has been raised from Rs8,000 to Rs16,000, while employees in Grades 11 to 15 will now receive Rs20,000 instead of Rs10,000.
Grade 16 officers will receive Rs24,000, up from Rs12,000, while the allowance for Grade 17 officers has been increased from Rs15,000 to Rs30,000. Officers in Grade 18 will now receive Rs36,000, compared to Rs18,000 previously.
Similarly, the allowance for Grade 19 officers has been doubled from Rs21,000 to Rs42,000, while Grade 20 officers will receive Rs48,000 instead of Rs24,000. Officers in Grade 21 and above will now be entitled to Rs60,000 per month, up from Rs30,000.
The additional financial burden resulting from the increase will be met through the approved budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Earlier, the federal government earlier decided to merge two previous ad hoc allowances into the basic salary, offering significant relief to government employees.
According to a private TV channel, the Ministry of Finance said the move is aimed at shielding employees from the impact of rising inflation and easing their financial burden.
The 15 per cent ad hoc relief allowance introduced in 2022 and the 10 per cent ad hoc allowance introduced in 2025 have now been made a permanent part of the basic salary.
The Ministry of Finance said this decision will significantly increase the basic salary of government employees, and its impact will also be reflected in future benefits, pensions, and other allowances.
Furthermore, the federal government has also approved a 50 per cent increase in the conveyance (travel) allowance of government employees. This decision has been taken in view of rising petroleum prices and increasing daily travel expenses, in order to provide financial relief to employees.
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