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Overseas retirees: Steps taken to improve pension disbursement

Published November 24, 2025 Updated November 24, 2025 04:59am

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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) and the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR), has undertaken a series of initiatives aimed at improving the pension disbursement system for overseas Pakistani retirees, a press release said on Sunday.

The government is addressing longstanding issues related to pension disbursements, data integration and logistical challenges, ensuring that pensioners residing abroad receive their benefits without delay, the press release added.

AGP unearths irregularities in old-age pension

The Finance Division is working to further strengthen the pension and General Provident Fund (GPF) management system by improving data integration between autonomous bodies and the AGPR system. Enhancing this linkage will help streamline the processing of pensions and GPF contributions for employees on deputation, said the press release.

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