Govt to Increase Rental Allowance for Grade 1 to 22 Employees in Six Cities  

The federal government is set to increase rental ceilings for grade 1 to 22 government employees in six cities.   According to documents seen by ProPakistani, the estate office is working on the revision of rental ceilings for hiring residential accommodation at specified six stations, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore and Quetta.  The Estate Office observed that rental rates in Islamabad vary significantly based on the are of sector. After completing survey details, the market rates of residential accommodation in various areas at Islamabad are as follows.  Similar surveys have been carried out in the other five cities. Estate Office will now sends its recommendations to the Ministry of Housing. The Ministry of Housing will review these proposals and send its summary to the Prime Minister for approval. It is pertinent to mention here that there has been no change in rental ceilings since 2021 which forces the employees to contribute funds from their pockets to cover rent. Note: Actual revision in rates may vary from the survey results. However, a final decision in this regard is expected in the coming weeks.