DRA 2025 Federal Govt Approves 30% Disparity Reduction Allowance

DRA 2025: Pakistan Government Approves 30% Disparity Reduction Allowance

Published on July 4, 2025 | GBCareerHub.info

In a significant development for Pakistani government employees, the Ministry of Finance has issued an official memorandum approving the Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA) 2025 at 30% of basic pay. This crucial update impacts all civil servants from BPS-1 to BPS-22 and takes effect from July 1, 2025.

Key Highlights of DRA 2025 Notification

✅ Allowance Rate: 30% of Basic Pay as of June 30, 2022

✅ Effective Date: July 1, 2025

✅ Coverage: All officers/officials in BPS 1-22 currently receiving DRA

✅ New Appointees: Employees joining after July 1, 2022 will receive DRA based on 2017 Basic Pay Scales

✅ Reference: Finance Division O.M No. 14(1)R-3/2021 dated February 23, 2022 & July 19, 2022

What This Means for Government Employees

The 30% DRA increase represents a substantial financial uplift for millions of government servants across Pakistan. This allowance aims to reduce pay disparities and improve living standards amid economic challenges. The notification (No.14(2)R-3/2025) was issued from Aiwan-e-Sadr on July 4, 2025, with endorsements from key departments including:

• AGPR (Accountant General Pakistan Revenues)
• FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission)
• President's Secretariat

Implementation Process

The Finance Division Pakistan has directed all relevant departments to implement this allowance immediately. Salary disbursements through AGPR will reflect the updated DRA in upcoming payroll cycles. Employees should contact their respective Accounts Offices for specific queries regarding individual calculations.

FAQs: DRA 2025 30% Allowance

Q1: Who is eligible for the 30% DRA 2025?

A: All regular employees in BPS 1-22 who were already receiving DRA as per previous notifications.

Q2: How is DRA calculated for employees appointed after July 2022?

A: For those appointed after July 1, 2022, DRA will be calculated based on their initial 2017 Basic Pay Scale.

Q3: When will I see this allowance in my salary?

A: The allowance is effective from July 1, 2025. It should appear in the next payroll cycle processed by AGPR.

Q4: Is this allowance pensionable?

A: While the notification doesn't specify, historically DRA has been considered pensionable. Confirm with your department's Accounts Office.

Q5: Where can I find the official notification?

A: The original Office Memorandum (OM) is available through your department's Administration Wing or the Finance Division website.

Keywords & Related Terms

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Disclaimer: This blog post interprets the official memorandum for informational purposes only. Always refer to the original notification through proper government channels for official decisions.

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