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

Notification / OM No. No.F. 1(18)R-10/2025 Dated 21-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Regulations Wing, Finance Division, Government of Pakistan 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 PakistanFINANCE DIVISION(Regulations Wing) No.F. 1(18)R-10/2025                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Islamabad, the 21st 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:- SPPS Ordinary Station Special Station I-II Rs. 3720 Rs. 4920 III – IV Rs. 3000 Rs. 3840 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. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.

Gilgit-Baltistan Government Announces Revision of TravellingDaily Allowance (TADA) Rates For Government Employees
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Gilgit-Baltistan Government Announces Revision of Travelling/Daily Allowance (TA/DA) Rates For Government Employees

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT BALTISTAN GILGIT BALTISTAN SECRETARIAT FINANCE DEPARTMENT Gilgit, dated, the 19th July, 2024 NOTIFICATION No.Fin-Reg-1(3)/2024-25: Consequent to the approval of the Gilgit-Balitistan Assembly and as authenticated by the Governor Gilgit-Balitistan, the Government of Gilgit-Balitistan has been please to sanction the Revision of rates of Travelling/Daily Allowance on official duty within the country for the Civil employees of Government of Gilgit-Baltistan on the analogy of Federal Government with effect from 1st July 2024. The rates of Travelling / Daily Allowance shall be revised as follows: BPS Existing (Rs.) Revised (Rs.) (w.e.f 1st July, 2024 Ordinary Rates Special Rates Ordinary Rates Special Rates 1-4 496 800 744 1200 5-11 624 800 936 1320 12-16 1120 1440 1680 2160 17-18 2000 2560 3000 3840 19-29 2480 3280 3720 4920 21 2800 4000 4200 6000 22 2800 4800 4200 7200 2. Ordinary rates shall be applicable to the employee of GB Government while travelling within 10 districts of GB on official tours. 3. The other terms and conditions of the Office Memorandum issued by Finance Division (Regulation Wing), Islamabad vide No.F.7(3) R-10 / 2023 dated 6th August, 2023 shall remain the same. SECTION OFFICER (REGULATIONS)

Clarifications Regarding Notification of Revision of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within Country issue on 17th August 2012
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Clarifications Regarding Notification of Revision of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within Country issue on 17th August 2012

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANFINANCE DIVISION(Regulation Wing) No.F.8 (1) R-10/2011-318                                                                 Islamabad, 16 th November, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:        Revision of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within Country After issuance of this Division’s O.M. No.F.8 (1) R-10/2011-318 dated 17th August, 2012, some quarters have been seeking clarifications. 2.         It is clarified that accommodation charges @ 2 times of Daily Allowance without production of hotel receipt will be admissible at specified stations only. Section Officer (R.10)

Revision of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within Country-2012
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Revision of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within Country-2012

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANFINANCE DIVISION(Regulation Wing) No. F.8(1) R-10/2011-318                                                                   Islamabad, the 17th August, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:        Revision of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within Country The undersigned is directed to say that pursuant to approval of the competent authority the existing rates of Daily Allowance admissible to Government officers/officials while on official duty within the country are hereby revised with effect from 1st August, 2012 as follow:- BPS Existing Revised (w.e.f. 01-08-2012) Ordinary Rates Special Rates Ordinary Rates Special Rates 1-4 200 400 310 500 5-11 310 440 390 550 12-16 500 600 700 900 17-18 500 640 1250 1600 19-20 625 825 1550 2050 21 700 1000 1750 2500 22 700 1000 1750 3000 Section Officer (R.10)

Revision In The Rates Of Daily Allowance On Official duty Within The Country And Travelling & Mileage Allowance
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Revision In The Rates Of Daily Allowance On Official duty Within The Country And Travelling & Mileage Allowance

No.FD.SR.IV/1-25/2020 GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJABFINANCE DEPARTMENT Dated: Lahore, the 17th October, 2023 SUBJECT:     REVISION IN THE RATES OF DAILY ALLOWANCE ON OFFICIALDUTY WITHIN THE COUNTRY AND TRAVELLING & MILEAGE ALLOWANCE In continuation of this department’s letters bearing No.FD.SR-I-9-2/2010, dated 01.01.2013 and No.FD.SR-I/8-2/2015, dated 18.07.2017, the competent authority has been pleased to revise the existing rates of Daily Allowance admissible to Government officers / officials, while on official duty within the country and Travelling & Mileage Allowance with effect from 01.07.2023 as under: DAILY ALLOWANCE: BPS Exiting Rates (Rs.) Revised Rates (w.e.f. 01.07.2023) (Rs.) Ordinary Rates Special Rates Ordinary Rates Special Rates 1-4 496 800 744 1200 5-11 624 880 936 1320 12-16 1120 1440 1680 2160 17-18 2000 2560 3000 3840 19-20 2480 3280 3720 4920 21 2800 4000 4200 6000 22 2800 4800 4200 7200 TRAVELLING AND MILEAGE ALLOWANCE: TITLE EXISTING RATES REVISED RATES(w.e.f. 01.07.2023) TRANSPORTATION i.  Motor Car ii. Motor Cycle/Scooter Rs.5/- per k.m. Rs.2.50/- per k.m. Rs.7.5/- per k.m. Rs.3.751- per k.m. MILEAGE ALLOWANCE Personal Car/TaxiMotor Cycles/ScooterBicycle   iv. Public Transport Rs.10/- per k.m. Rs.4/- per k.m. Rs.2/- per k.m. Rs.2.50/- per k.m. Rs.15/- per k.m. Rs.6/- per k.m. Rs.3/- per k.m. Rs.3.751- per k.m. TRAVEL BY AIR Admissible              to Government servants in BPS-17 and above No change Carriage of personal effects on Transfer / Retirement Rs.0.02/- per kg per k.m. Rs.0.03 per kg per k.m. ADDL. FINANCE SECRETARY (REG.)

Revision Of Daily Allowance Admissible To Officials And Other Persons While On Tour And Duty Abroad
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Revision Of Daily Allowance Admissible To Officials And Other Persons While On Tour And Duty Abroad

The Issued Notification Is As Under: GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN FINANCE DIVISION (REGULATIONS WING) No. F.1 (10) R-10/2006-259                                                        Islamabad, the 18th October, 2023 CORRIGENDUM Subject: REVISION OF DAILY ALLOWANCE ADMISSIBLE TO OFFICIALS AND OTHER PERSONS WHILE ON TOUR AND DUTY ABROAD In continuation of this Division O.M of even number dated 2nd August, 2023 on the subject noted above and to say that the rates of Daily Allowance for Budapest Capital city of Hungary Category-II Officers appearing at Page-11 of Sl.No.87, may be read as “US$ 261 instead of US$ 216″. Officer (R-10/FR-17) At Vocal Pakistan, we are dedicated to keeping our valued employees informed about updates that directly impact their well-being. For further details and clarifications regarding this or any other notification, please do not hesitate to reach out to our WhatsApp Group.

Revision Of Rates Of Special Pays And Allowances
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Revision Of Rates Of Special Pays And Allowances

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANFINANCE DIVISION(Regulation Wing) No.F.1(1)Imp/2010-624                                                                 Islamabad, the 5th July, 2010 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:    REVISION OF RATES OF SPECIAL PAYS AND ALLOWANCES, The President has been pleased to sanction with effect from 1st July, 2010 and till further orders the revision of the following special pays and allowances to all the civil employees of the Federal Government as well as the civilians paid from Defence Estimates as mentioned against each allowance/special pay: i)              Nigh Duty Allowance Description Existing Rates Revised Rates a) Assistants/Clerks Rs. 10/per night Rs. 40/per night b) Staff Car Drivers/Dispatch Riders/Naib Qasids Rs. 05/per night Rs. 25/per night ii)               Conveyance Charges for Late Sitting Description Existing Rates Description Revised Rates On Working Days BPS 1-2   Rs. 12/ per day On Working Days   BPS 1-15 and 16 (Non-gazetted) (Excluding Drivers/DR) Rs. 50/ per day BPS 3-15 and 16 (Non-gazetted) (Excluding Drivers/DR) Rs. 15/ per day On Closed Holidays BPS 1-2   Rs. 15/ per day On Closed Holidays BPS 1-15 and 16 (Non-gazetted) Rs. 75/ per day BPS 3-15 and 16 (Non-gazetted) Rs. 18/ per day iii)              Special Pays: Description Existing Rates Revised Rates PS to Minister/Minister of State Rs. 500/- p.m. Rs. 1000/- p.m. PS to Secretary Rs. 400/- p.m. Rs. 800/- p.m. PS to Addl. Secretary Rs. 300/- p.m. Rs. 600/- p.m. PA to Minister/MOS/Secretary/Addl. Secretary/ Senior Joint Secretary Rs. 200/- p.m. Rs. 400/- p.m. PA to Joint Secretary Rs. 160/- p.m. Rs. 320/- p.m. iv)              Daily Allowance (within country): Existing Rates Revised Rates BPS Ordinary Special Ordinary Special 12-16 280 365 500 600 5-11 155 220 310 440 1-4 125 200 200 400 2.            The above revised rates of Allowances and Special Pay shall be accommodated from within the budgetary allocation for the year 2010-2011 by the respective Ministries/ Divisions/Departments and no supplementary– grants would be given on this account. Section Officer (Imp)

Revise Rates of Traveling & Mileage Allowance Balochistan
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Revise Rates of Traveling & Mileage Allowance-Balochistan

No.FD(R-I)III-78/2023/4941-5060 GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTANFINANCE DEPARTMENT (Regulation-I)                                                                                             Dated Quetta, the 7th September, 2023 Subject:      REVISION OF RATES OF TRAVELING AND MILEAGE ALLOWANCE In supersession of this Department’s circular No.FD(R-I)III-78/2012/3953-4072 dated 2nd November, 2012 the Government of Balochistan is pleased to revise the rates of Traveling and Mileage Allowance w.e.f. 1st July, 2023 as under: TRANSPORTATION Existing Rates Revised Rates i)   Motor Car Rs. 5/- per k.m Rs. 7.5/- per k.m ii)   Motor Cycle / Scooter Rs. 2.50/- per k.m Rs. 3.75/- per k.m MILEAGE ALLOWANCE     i)   Personal Car/Taxi Rs. 10/- per k.m Rs. 15/- per k.m ii)   Motor Cycle / Scooter Rs. 4/- per k.m Rs. 6/- per k.m iii)  Bicycle Rs. 2.50/- per k.m Rs. 3/- per k.m iv)  Public Transport Rs. 2.50/- per k.m Rs. 3.75/- per k.m TRAVEL BY AIR     Carriage of personal effects on Transfer / Retirement Rs. 0.02 per kg per km Rs. 0.03 per kg per km DEPUTY SECRETARY (Regulations)

Revision of the Rates of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within the country
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Revision of the Rates of Daily Allowance on Official Duty within the country

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN FINANCE DIVISION (Regulations Wing) No.F.7 (3) R-10/2023                                                             Islamabad, the 6th August, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:          REVISION OF RATES OF DAILY ALLOWANCES ON OFFICIAL DUTY WITHIN THE COUNTRY The President has been pleased to sanction revision of daily allowances admissible to Government officers/officials, while on official duty within the country as under:- BPS Existing (Rs.) Revised (w.e.f. 1st July, 2023) (Rs.) Ordinary Rates Special Rates Ordinary Rates Special Rates 1-4 496 800 744 1200 5-11 624 880 936 1320 12-16 1120 1440 1680 2160 17-18 2000 2560 3000 3840 19-20 2480 3280 3720 4920 21 2800 4000 4200 6000 22 2800 4800 4200 7200 2.                     Specified stations for special rates as notified from time to time are Hyderabad, Karachi, Sukkur, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Multan, Quetta, Sargodha, Sialkot, Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Gawadar, Northern Areas, Muzaffarabad, & Mirpur AJ&K. 3.                     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.                     The proposed rates shall not apply where 20 fixed DAs for operational duties are being paid with salary which will be admissible on existing rates i.e. the rates on which the DAs were being drawn at the level on 30.06.2023. 5.                     Government servants upto BPS 1-19 may stay in Government Guest Houses, Public Sector Corporation, Rest Houses and Motels/Hotels (Minus Five Star Hotels). They can claim actual room rent charges on production of receipts subject to maximum of three DAs 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 e equivalent to two DAs in specified stations and one DA at non-specified stations. 6.                     Government servants in BPS-20 and above may stay in hotels and claim room rent charges on production of receipts, subject to a maximum of three DAs for specified stations and 1½  DAs on 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. For BS-20 and above, however the room rent charges are in excess of the maximum ceiling aforementioned, the government will pay fifty percent of the additional amount. 7.                     The earlier instructions issued by the Finance Division shall stand superseded and replaced by this Office Memorandum to the above extent. Section Officer (R-10)

Revision of Travelling and Mileage Allowance
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Revision of Travelling and Mileage Allowance

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN FINANCE DIVISION (Regulations Wing) No.F.7 (3) R-10/2023                                                             Islamabad, the 6th August, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:          REVISION OF TRAVELLING AND MILEAGE ALLOWANCE The President has been pleased to sanction revision of mileage allowance admissible to Government officers/officials, while on official duty within the country as under:- TRANSPORTATION   i.   Motor Car ii. Motor Cycle/Scooter Existing Rates Revised Rates (w.e.f. 1st July, 2023 (Rs.) Rs. 5/-     per k.m. Rs. 2.5/-  per k.m. Rs. 7.5/-     per k.m. Rs. 3.75/-   per k.m. MILEAGE ALLOWANCE i.   Personal Car/Taxi ii.  Motor Cycle/Scooter iii. Bicycle iv. Public Transport   Rs. 10/-   per k.m. Rs. 4/-     per k.m. Rs. 2/-     per k.m. Rs. 2.50/-per k.m.   Rs. 15/-     per k.m. Rs. 6/-       per k.m. Rs. 3/-       per k.m. Rs. 3.75/-  per k.m. TRAVEL BY AIR Admissible to Government servants in BPS-17 and above No Change Carriage of personal effects on Transfer/Retirement Rs. 0.02 per kg per km Rs. 0.03 per kg per km Section Officer (R-10)

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