Punjab Pension Rules Amendment 2025 – Family Pension Clarification for Government Employees
📢 Introduction
The Government of Punjab, Pakistan, has officially announced an important amendment to the Punjab Civil Services Pension Rules. This change, effective December 2, 2024, impacts how family pensions are distributed among surviving spouses of deceased government employees.
This update is crucial for retired employees, widows, and families of government servants across Punjab. Below is a detailed breakdown of the amendment.
🔑 Key Amendments in Punjab Pension Rules 2025
1. Family Pension for Life (Until Remarriage)
- According to the amended Rule 4.10(1), a family pension is admissible to the surviving spouse for life.
- However, if the widow/widower remarries, the pension entitlement will end.
2. Pension Division for Multiple Wives
- If a government servant had more than one wife, the pension will be divided equally among the widows.
- Each widow will continue receiving her share for life or until remarriage.
3. Effective Date
- These changes apply from December 2, 2024.
- Cases before this date will continue under the old pension rules.
4. Official Notification
- Issued by Mujahid Sherdil, Finance Secretary, Punjab.
- Copies have been sent to all administrative, financial, and judicial authorities for implementation.
📍 Impact on Punjab Government Employees
This amendment directly affects:
- Government pensioners across Punjab province.
- Widows and families of deceased government employees in Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, and other districts.
- Civil Secretariat employees and all those under the Punjab Civil Services Pension Rules.
By making pension rights clear and uniform, the Punjab government ensures fair treatment for widows and families.
❓ What is the Punjab Pension Rules Amendment 2025?
It is a notification by the Punjab Finance Department that updates family pension rules. Now, pensions are admissible to the spouse for life (until remarriage), and in cases of multiple widows, pensions are divided equally.
❓ When will the new pension rules apply?
The amendment will take effect from December 2, 2024.
❓ Who will benefit from this amendment?
- Widows/widowers of government employees.
- Families of deceased pensioners under Punjab Civil Services.
- Government employees retiring after December 2, 2024.
❓ What happens if the spouse remarries?
The family pension will be discontinued upon remarriage.
📌 Why This Matters
This amendment provides:
- Clarity for pension distribution.
- Fairness in cases of multiple widows.
- Security for families of Punjab government employees.
✅ Conclusion
The Punjab Pension Rules Amendment 2025 ensures lifetime financial security for spouses of deceased government servants, with clear provisions for distribution in case of multiple widows.
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