Benefits Amid Economic Crisis
At a time when Pakistan faces
severe economic challenges, high inflation, and stringent conditions imposed by
international financial institutions, the federal government's decision to
grant a massive pay hike and upgraded allowances to judges of the superior
judiciary has sparked widespread debate. Following formal approval by President
Asif Ali Zardari, a revised compensation and benefits package has been
officially implemented for judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Key Highlights of the Revised
Salary Package
Under the new government decision,
the updated compensation structure is as follows:
- Chief Justice of Pakistan: The monthly
basic salary of the Chief Justice of Pakistan has been set at PKR
1.55 million (1,550,000).
- Supreme Court Judges: The basic monthly
salary for other Supreme Court judges has been increased to PKR
1.5 million (1,500,000), with their allowances aligned to match those
of Federal Constitutional Court judges.
- High Court Judges: The basic monthly
salary for High Court judges has been raised to PKR 1.205 million
(1,205,000), while the Chief Justices of High Courts will draw PKR
1.254 million.
- Additional Allowances & Perks: Beyond
the basic salary, judges will receive a monthly Judicial Allowance
of PKR 1.5 million, a Medical Allowance of PKR 150,000,
along with official transport, fuel, house rent allowances, and other
privileges.
- Effective Dates: For Supreme Court
judges, the salary hike applies retrospectively from December 10,
2025, including arrears, whereas for High Court judges, it takes
effect from July 1, 2026.
Judicial Backlog and Public
Expectations
The announcement of this heavy
financial package has intensified public scrutiny regarding judicial
efficiency. Currently, over 50,000 cases remain pending across
the higher and lower courts, leaving countless litigants waiting decades for
justice.
Legal analysts and citizens argue
that while the state ensures the financial well-being of the judiciary, equal
emphasis must be placed on delivering timely and affordable justice to the
public. Following this substantial increase in remuneration, there is
widespread expectation that the clearance rate of pending cases will improve
significantly and the culture of prolonged adjournments will finally come to an
end.
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