ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Construction has formulated a plan to increase the monthly rent ceiling for federal government employees.
This initiative aims to enhance financial support for government staff, particularly in light of rising living costs.The ministry has submitted the formula for this increase to the Finance Division for approval.Once the Finance Division provides its feedback, the ministry will send a summary to the Prime Minister for final approval.
The proposal includes a 100% increase in the rental ceiling for employees in grades one to ten, a 75% increase for those in grades eleven to sixteen, and a 50% increase for officers in grades seventeen to twenty-two.
According to sources, the proposed monthly rental ceiling for grade one and two employees in Islamabad is Rs14,058, while for those in other cities, it is Rs13,182.For employees in grades three to six, the suggested ceiling is Rs21,960 for Islamabad and Rs19,308 for other cities.
For employees in grades seven to ten, the proposed ceiling is Rs28,705 in Islamabad and Rs25,693 in other cities.For grades eleven to thirteen, the proposed ceiling is Rs43,302 for Islamabad and Rs37,558 for other cities.
Additionally, for grades fourteen to sixteen, the ceiling is set at Rs54,399 for Islamabad and Rs47,884 for other cities.For grades seventeen and eighteen, the suggested ceiling is Rs61,720 for Islamabad and Rs53,847 for other cities.
The proposed ceilings continue with Rs82,056 for grade nineteen in Islamabad and Rs70,224 for other cities, and Rs103,050 for grade twenty in Islamabad compared to Rs88,618 for other cities.
The proposal includes a 100% increase in the rental ceiling for employees in grades one to ten, a 75% increase for those in grades eleven to sixteen, and a 50% increase for officers in grades seventeen to twenty-two.
According to sources, the proposed monthly rental ceiling for grade one and two employees in Islamabad is Rs14,058, while for those in other cities, it is Rs13,182.For grade twenty-one, the proposed ceiling stands at Rs123,391 for Islamabad and Rs106,660 for other cities.
Finally, for grade twenty-two, the suggested ceiling is Rs147,666 for Islamabad and Rs133,845 for other cities.This proposed adjustment is expected to alleviate financial pressures on federal employees and improve their living conditions.
