Pakistan, June 11 -- ISLAMABAD - In the federal budget for FY2025-26, the government has increased allocations for pensions by Rs74 billion, setting aside a total of Rs1,055 billion. The largest share, Rs742 billion, has been earmarked for military pensions, while Rs243 billion is allocated for civilian pensions.

Compared to the current fiscal year, military pensions have seen a rise of Rs66 billion. In FY2024-25, Rs662 billion was initially allocated for military pensions, but revised estimates pushed that figure to Rs676 billion. Now, for the upcoming year, the amount has jumped further to Rs742 billion, highlighting the growing pension burden.

Civilian pensions will also see a Rs9 billion hike, rising from the original Rs220 billion ...