QUETTA (Kashmir English)The Government of Balochistan has announced the Balochistan Christmas advance salaries for all Christian government employees and pensioners in the province.
According to a notification issued by the Finance Department, salaries and pensions will now be paid on December 22 for December 2025 instead of January 1, 2026. The decision has been taken to help the Christian community prepare for Christmas celebrations with ease.
The finance department said the move will help give financial relief to employees and pensioners who are Christians in order to celebrate their religious festival without feeling any financial pressure. Early disbursement will apply across the province to all eligible employees and retirees.
Officials said the Balochistan Christmas advance salary reflects the provincial government’s commitment to supporting minority communities during important religious events. The government believes this move will allow families to manage their festive needs more comfortably.
The federal government has, meanwhile, released the notification of public holidays for this year. As per the circular, public holidays on the account of Quaid-e-Azam Day will be observed on December 25, 2025, while December 26, 2025, will be a public holiday for the Christian employees on the occasion of Christmas.
