New Daily Allowance Rates Announced for Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS) Officials–Notification

Government of Pakistan Revises Daily Allowance Rates for SPPS Employees on Official Tours – Full Notification Inside:

In a significant move for employees appointed under the Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS), the Finance Division of Pakistan has issued a fresh notification detailing new Daily Allowance (DA) rates applicable during official travel or duty tours. This update, part of a broader initiative to rationalize and adjust government spending, applies to SPPS Grades I to IV and affects various high-ranking officials involved in federal tasks.

The notification outlines the revised DA amounts for both Ordinary and Special Stations, alongside clear instructions regarding accommodation allowances, hotel receipts, and air travel eligibility. Cities like Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar fall under the special station category, where higher rates will be applicable.

This government notification is especially relevant for federal employees, SPPS contract officials, and administrative departments managing travel allowances. With travel policies constantly evolving, this directive helps bring clarity and structure to reimbursement protocols. Please find notification below:

Government of Pakistan
FINANCE DIVISION
(Regulations Wing)

No.F. 1(18)R-10/2025                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Islamabad, the 21^st March, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:             RATE OF DAILY ALLOWANCE ADMISSIBLE TO THE OFFICIALS APPOINTED AGAINST SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL PAY SCALES

                              The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that following rates of Daily Allowance to the officials appointed on Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS) during official tour/duty will be admissible:-

2.                           Specified stations declared for Special Rates for drawing Daily Allowance (DA) are Hyderabad, Karachi, Sukkur, Bahawalpur, Rawalpindi, D.G. Khan, Multan, Quetta, Sargodha, Sialkot, Lahore, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Gawadar, Northern Areas, Muzaffarabad & Mirpur AJ&K.

3.                           The Daily Allowance will be admissible only for the actual night(s) at the out-station for which Daily Allowance is claimed. Where night stop is not involved and if absence from Headquarters exceeds four hours, half daily allowance will be allowed.

4.                           They can claim actual room rent charges on production of receipts subject to maximum of three Daily Allowance in specified stations and one and half DA at non- specified stations. Where no hotel accommodation receipt is produced, the rate of accommodation charges will be admissible equivalent to two DAs in specified stations and one DA at non-specified stations.

5.                           The TA shall be as admissible to the officials (BPS-17 and above) of the Federal Government. Officials in (SPPS I-IV) are entitled to air travel in economy class on official duty.

Section Officer (R-10)

Federal Government Issues Updated Travel Allowance Policy for SPPS Employees – Know What’s Changed:

This Government Notification from the Finance Division plays a crucial role in streamlining travel allowance claims and benefits for Special Professional Pay Scale (SPPS) employees. With increased Daily Allowance rates, clearer station categorization, and well-defined rules regarding accommodation charges, the notification aims to ensure transparency and ease of claim processing for federal employees working under SPPS contracts.

The inclusion of major cities like Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar under special station allowances ensures that employees working on national-level projects are fairly compensated. Furthermore, the provision for economy-class air travel aligns with modern travel needs and offers much-needed flexibility.

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