Balochistan Govt Introduces Advance Pension System to Address Delays

Quetta:The Finance Department of the Government of Balochistan has issued a formal notification introducing an advance pension system to resolve delays faced by retired government employees in receiving their pensions.

Under the new policy, employees retiring from service will receive approximately 65% of their expected pension directly into their bank accounts on the very first day of retirement. The initiative is expected to significantly ease the financial difficulties commonly experienced after retirement.

According to official documents, the facility will be available only to employees who are eligible for pension and whose records are already موجود in the SAP system. The Finance Department has directed all departments to initiate and complete pension cases in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays.

The notification clarifies that advance pension payments will continue for a maximum period of one year or until the regular pension is formally issued. In case of delays, an extension of up to three additional months may be granted, but no further extension will be allowed.

Departmental heads have been assigned key responsibilities under this system. For officers in BPS-16 and above, the relevant department heads will provide advance retirement information, while for employees in BPS-1 to 15, the responsibility lies with office heads. This is to ensure that advance pension payments begin on the day of retirement.

It has also been made mandatory to mention any pending inquiries or legal cases against an employee in the retirement notification to prevent future complications.

The Finance Department stated that advance pension payments will be transferred directly into employees’ bank accounts to ensure transparency. In case of an employee’s death, family members can avail themselves of this facility by providing their bank account details.

Authorities have emphasized that every effort should be made to ensure that regular pension payments begin from the first day of the month following retirement, minimizing the need for advance pension. Any discrepancies in payments—whether excess or short—will be adjusted in subsequent installments or recovered accordingly.

The document further notes that advance pension is a temporary relief measure, while the final determination and approval of pension will be completed later through the Accountant General’s Office or District Accounts Offices (DAOs) in accordance with established procedures.