Pakistan: Govt Announces Special Relief Allowance for Armed Forces
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
The government has approved a special relief allowance for officers and soldiers (JCOs) of the armed forces in recognition of their steadfast service in safeguarding the country’s borders.
According to the Budget Speech Document available with ProPakistani, the allowance is a gesture of appreciation for the armed forces’ unwavering commitment and commendable performance in the face of mounting security challenges.
The government acknowledges that the dedication and sacrifices of military personnel have been instrumental in maintaining national security and stability.
The special relief allowance will be funded through the defense budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
Officials emphasize that this measure is designed not only to reward the armed forces for their service but also to boost morale as the country navigates a turbulent security landscape.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2025/06/10/govt-announces-special-relief-allowance-for-armed-forces/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
