Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the government Sunday asked to pay the salaries and allowances of the employees of government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions by April 25.

The government has decided to pay salaries and allowances by April 25, the Finance Division said in a notification, as Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 3, subject to the sighting of the moon.

Also, retired government employees will get their monthly pensions at the same time.

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