Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government to Release February Salaries in Advance–Official Notification

Advance Salary & Pension Disbursement Announced for KPK Govt Employees–Notification Issued:

The Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued an official notification regarding the advance payment of salaries and pensions for all government employees and pensioners in the province. As March 1st and 2nd, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) are public holidays, the KP government has decided to release February salaries in advance on February 28, 2025.

This decision aligns with Rule 219(1) of the Federal Treasury Rules, which allows early disbursement of salaries when the first two days of a month fall on public holidays. The initiative ensures that government employees and pensioners receive timely payments without delays caused by the banking system’s weekend closure.

The official notification from the Finance Department of KP is provided below, detailing the authorities responsible for implementing this decision. Please find notification:

GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

No.SO(SR-III)/13-32/2025-26/Vol-1/Advance Pay

Dated Peshawar the 20-02-2025

To

1. The Chief Secretary, Government to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

2. The Additional Chief Secretary P&D Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

3. The Senior Member, Board of Revenue, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

4. The Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

5. The Principal Secretary to Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

6. All Administrative Secretaries to Govt: of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

7. The Registrar Peshawar High Court, Peshawar.

8. The Chairman Service Tribunal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

9. All Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

10. All Deputy Commissioners in Merged Areas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

11. All Heads of Attached Departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

12. All District & Session Judges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

13. The Chairman Public Service Commission, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

SUBJECT:             DISBURSEMENT OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2025 IN ADVANCE TO ALL GOVT: SERVANTS AND PENSIONERS OF THE GOVT: OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

                        I am directed to invite your attention to Rule 219(1) of the Federal Treasury Rules which provides that “If the first two days of a month are public holidays on which pay and allowances are not disbursed at the treasury, Heads of local Administration may at their discretion direct the payment of monthly pay bills to all Federal Govt: Servants on the last working days before the holidays”.

2.                     As the 1^st & 2^nd March, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) are both public holidays, therefore it may be ensured that arrangements may please be made to disburse the salaries/pension on 28-02-2025 to all Provincial Government Servants/Pensioners of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the month of February, 2025.

Yours faithfully,

Section Officer (R-II)

Timely Financial Relief for KP Govt Employees & Pensioners:

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to prioritize the well-being of its employees and pensioners by ensuring timely salary disbursement. This proactive step guarantees that public servants, retirees, and their families do not face financial inconvenience due to public holidays.

Such measures reflect the KP government’s commitment to smooth financial administration and employee welfare. Employees and pensioners are advised to check with their respective banks and treasury offices for confirmation of payment processing on February 28, 2025.

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