Govt to give early salaries ahead of Christmas

QUETTA: The Government of Balochistan has announced that others will release salaries early this month ahead of Christmas.

A notification to this effect has been issued by the Finance Department, according to which the salaries and pensions for December 2025 will now be paid on December 22 instead of January 1, 2026. The decision has been taken to help the Christian community prepare for Christmas celebrations with ease.

The Finance Department said the move is to give Christian employees and pensioners financial relief during their religious festival, free from financial burdens. The early payment shall apply to all eligible employees and retirees across the province.

Officials declared that the Balochistan Christmas advance salary reflects the commitment of the provincial government towards supporting the minority communities on important days of their respective religions.

The government believes this move will allow families to manage their festive needs more comfortably. The federal government has also issued an official holiday notification for the current year.

As per the notification, December 25, 2025, will be a public holiday on account of Quaid-e-Azam Day, while December 26, 2025, will be a public holiday for the Christian employees in relation to Christmas.