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Court Rejects Balochistan Govt’s Plea for Lifetime Benefits to Retired Chief Secretaries
The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected Balochistan’s request to grant lifetime facilities to retired chief secretaries and their widows, citing lack of legal backing.
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by News Desk
2026-05-02
Court Rejects Balochistan Govt’s Plea for Lifetime Benefits to Retired Chief Secretaries

The Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed a plea by the Balochistan government seeking lifetime facilities for retired chief secretaries and their widows.

The court, headed by Justice Aamer Farooq, ruled that the proposed benefits exceeded the existing pensionary framework and lacked proper legal justification.

According to the judgment, the provincial government’s notification was not supported by any law and went beyond the authority granted under the Rules of Business. The bench emphasized that such privileges cannot be extended without a clear legal framework.

The decision highlights the judiciary’s stance on maintaining financial discipline and ensuring that public resources are allocated within the bounds of law. It also reinforces the principle that additional benefits for public officials must be backed by legislation rather than administrative notifications.

The ruling is likely to have broader implications for similar benefit schemes proposed by provincial governments in the future.
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