The federal government has announced a significant increase in the rental allowance for all grade government employees across six major cities. This adjustment, which follows a comprehensive survey of market rent rates, is set to provide much-needed relief to employees in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, and Quetta.
According to a recent notification issued by the Estate Office, the Ministry of Housing and Works has revised the rental ceilings for government employees based on the findings of the survey. The new rental ceilings reflect a substantial increase from the previous rates, with the adjustments varying by grade and city.
In Islamabad, the new rental ceilings for different grades are as follows:
- BPS 1 to 2: Increased from Rs. 7,029 to Rs. 10,192, a rise of Rs. 3,163.
- BPS 3 to 6: Increased from Rs. 10,980 to Rs. 15,921, a rise of Rs. 4,941.
- BPS 7 to 10: Increased from Rs. 16,403 to Rs. 23,784, a rise of Rs. 7,381.
- BPS 11 to 13: Increased from Rs. 24,744 to Rs. 35,878, a rise of Rs. 11,134.
- BPS 14 to 16: Increased from Rs. 31,085 to Rs. 45,073, a rise of Rs. 13,988.
- BPS 17 to 18: Increased from Rs. 41,147 to Rs. 59,663, a rise of Rs. 18,516.
- BPS 19: Increased from Rs. 54,704 to Rs. 79,320, a rise of Rs. 24,616.
- BPS 20: Increased from Rs. 68,700 to Rs. 99,615, a rise of Rs. 30,915.
- BPS 21: Increased from Rs. 82,621 to Rs. 119,728, a rise of Rs. 37,107.
- BPS 22: Increased from Rs. 99,444 to Rs. 142,743, a rise of Rs. 43,299.
The overall increase in rental ceilings across all grades amounts to approximately 45 percent. This adjustment reflects the government’s commitment to keeping pace with the escalating costs of housing and ensuring that employees can secure suitable residential accommodation without undue financial strain.
