Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Finance Department Announces Meeting on M.Phil & Ph.D. Allowances–Notification

KPK Government Calls Meeting to Discuss M.Phil & Ph.D. Allowances:

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Finance Department has scheduled a high-level meeting to discuss M.Phil and Ph.D. allowances for educators and professionals working in the public sector. This meeting, set to be held on March 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Committee Room of the Finance Department, will be chaired by the Secretary of the Finance Department.

The Higher Education Department (HED) and Elementary & Secondary Education Department (E&SED) have been officially invited to participate in the discussion. The agenda of this meeting will focus on reviewing and potentially revising the financial benefits for individuals holding M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees, ensuring competitive compensation for highly qualified professionals in the province.

This decision is crucial as government employees across KPK have been advocating for increased allowances, aligning their salaries with national and international standards. Employees, educators, and stakeholders are advised to stay updated on the outcome of this meeting, which could significantly impact future pay scales and incentives for advanced degree holders in the education sector.

GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT (REGULATION WING)

NO. SOSR-IV/FD/3-21/2024
Dated Peshawar the 21.03.2025

To

1. The Secretary to Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Department
2. The Secretary to Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary & Secondary Education Department

SUBJECT:             MEETING REGARDING M.PHIL AND PH. D ALLOWANCES,

I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that a meeting of the subject committee is scheduled to be held on 24.03.2025 at 12:00 PM under the Chairmanship of Secretary Finance Department in the Committee Room of Finance Department.

It is, therefore, requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting on due date, time & venue, please.

Yours faithfully,

SECTION OFFICER (SR. IV)

Potential Impact of Meeting on Advanced Degree Allowances in KPK:

The upcoming meeting on M.Phil and Ph.D. allowances is a significant step toward recognizing and rewarding the contributions of highly educated professionals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As advanced education plays a critical role in academic excellence and research development, fair financial compensation is essential to motivate and retain top talent in the public sector.

If the Finance Department decides to enhance these allowances, it will set a positive precedent for future salary revisions in the education sector. Moreover, this move could encourage more professionals to pursue higher education, ultimately benefiting the quality of research and education in the province.

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