ISLAMABAD: The Office of the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) has issued a detailed schedule for the submission of claims for the financial year 2025-26, aimed at ensuring the timely disposal of bills and facilitating uninterrupted financial operations across federal ministries and departments.
In a letter dated May 20, 2026, a copy of which is available with Business Recorder, addressed to the Principal Accounting Officers of all ministries, divisions, and departments, the AGPR outlined specific deadlines for submission and re-submission of claims for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Fresh bills for services availed or purchases made up to date, along with re-submissions of all un-passed bills for which tokens have already been issued, must be submitted by June 12, 2026.
For the re-submission of all types of un-passed bills for which tokens are issued up to that date, the final deadline has been set as June 15, 2026.
Meanwhile, releases related to assignment accounts of sub-offices of AGPR in Islamabad must be completed by June 19, 2026.
The office further clarified that claims for honoraria will not be entertained after June 12, 2026, and directed drawing and disbursing officers (DDOs) to ensure timely submission in strict compliance with applicable tax deduction rules.
AGPR also emphasised that all cheques issued during the current financial year will remain valid until June 30, 2026, in accordance with FTR-162.
Cheques or lieu cheques issued for the 2025-26 financial year will not be entertained in the next financial year, and no replacement cheques will be issued after the expiry date.
DDOs have been instructed to exercise due diligence in submitting computer change statements and ensuring receipt of manual salary cheques, which will also expire after the closure of the current financial year.
The directives apply across all federal institutions, including the National Assembly, Senate, Supreme Court, Federal Shariat Court, Islamabad High Court, and all state-owned corporations.
For off-cycle payments, computer change submissions will be accepted until June 11, 2026, and off-cycle processing is scheduled tentatively for June 16, 2026.
The letter, issued with the approval of the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues, underscores the importance of adherence to the prescribed timelines to avoid delays in the processing of claims, release of funds, and disbursement of salaries and allowances.
AGPR’s instructions are part of its broader mandate to maintain fiscal discipline, ensure proper accounting, and uphold transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
Departments and ministries have been urged to comply rigorously to avoid financial and administrative complications, particularly as the 2025-26 financial year draws to a close.
The announcement is expected to serve as a final reminder to all government departments to complete pending submissions, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with statutory financial procedures before the year-end.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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