Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has brought long-awaited relief for employees of the federal health sector, as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has agreed in principle to restore the health risk allowance—frozen since 2014.
Key Development
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The allowance has been a long-standing demand of federal hospital employees.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb has given the green light in principle.
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A formal summary will now be forwarded to the Prime Minister for approval.
Meeting With Finance Ministry
According to a spokesperson, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal and Federal Secretary for Health Hamid Yaqoob met with the Finance Minister to discuss the issue in detail.
The Finance Minister acknowledged the financial difficulties faced by health workers and agreed to reinstate the allowance, subject to the Prime Minister’s final approval.
What Happens Next?
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Once approved, the allowance will be restored for staff in federal hospitals across Pakistan.
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This decision will benefit thousands of employees who have been deprived of the allowance for over a decade.
Why It Matters
The health risk allowance is a crucial financial support for hospital employees exposed to challenging and high-risk work environments. Restoring it would not only improve staff morale but also strengthen service delivery in federal healthcare facilities.
