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Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Retired employees await Feb pension
Retired employees of the Capital Metropolitan Government Peshawar have not received their pension for the month of February, putting them in severe financial distress during the holy month of Ramazan. In response to this situation, the Municipal Workers Union has threatened to hold protests against the provincial government. The United Municipal Workers Union appealed to the Minister of Local Government and Secretary Local Government to initiate an independent inquiry by a neutral third party into the financial affairs of the Capital Metropolitan Government in Peshawar. The Union demanded transparency to uncover the reasons behind the financial collapse of an institution that generates millions in revenue, leaving employees, pensioners, and public and local representatives in despair. Despite clear directives from the provincial government that local funds should exclusively be used for salaries and pensions, the Metropolitan administration has blatantly ignored these orders, the Union said. This disregard highlights the absence of the rule of law within the Capital Metropolitan Government, Peshawar, it added. The Union has criticized the Provincial Minister and Secretary of Local Government for their inaction, accusing them of failing to address corruption and mismanagement that have driven the institution to the brink of bankruptcy. Last week, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department released Rs1.15 billion for the payment of salaries and pensions to employees of 64 tehsil councils in the province. Previously, the non-release of funds to these councils had resulted in delays in disbursing salaries and pensions, resulting in widespread protests. The allocated funds cover the period from January to March of the current year, ensuring that employees receive their dues for the specified timeframe.
Express Tribune
01-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Govt releases Rs1.15b for tehsil councils
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department has released Rs1.15 billion for the payment of salaries and pensions to employees of 64 tehsil councils in the province. Previously, the non-release of funds to these councils had resulted in delays in disbursing salaries and pensions, resulting in widespread protests. The allocated funds cover the period from January to March of the current year, ensuring that employees receive their dues for the specified timeframe. Notably, Haripur Tehsil has received the highest allocation of Rs100 million. It may be recalled that last week the local government employees announced a protest against the non-payment of salaries and pensions. The leaders of the Municipal Workers Union (MWU) said that if the finance department did not release a special grant to enable salary payment, they would protest on the streets during the month of Ramazan. Pakistan Local Government Workers Federation (PLGWF) office bearers said in press statement that the employees of the majority of TMAs across the province had been deprived of their monthly salaries and pensions for the last four months. Employees of more than 50 municipal institutions, including the Chief Minister's hometown of Dera Ismail Khan, were protesting against this injustice. They criticized the provincial government for comparing its performance with the Punjab, saying K-P government's performance is zero in addressing people issues. They claimed the government is punishing people for giving it a heavy mandate, and both municipal employees and the general public have run out of patience due to the chief minister and his cabinet's policies. They warned of holding protests during the month of Ramazan against the government, if the Finance Department fails to release a special grant for municipal institutions. The lack of administrative powers and funds to the local government representatives is a bone of contention between the provincial government and tehsil municipal administration. Last month LG representatives announced a protest in Peshawar against lack of funds and powers. Despite repeated assurances, the local councilors have not received the necessary powers and financial support, leading to a wide range of problems.
