The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will pay salaries to its employees before Eid ul-Fitr 2026, following growing staff concerns and a call for protest over the non-payment of an Eid allowance that workers say was promised under an earlier agreement.
Officials stated that the move comes after directives from the prime minister aimed at easing matters for public sector employees ahead of the holiday period.
In an official statement, the CDA stated that the Chairman has directed the finance and accounts wings to fast-track the process so salaries are transferred before Eid holidays begin.
The authority added that it has put special administrative measures in place across its departments to prevent delays, along with monitoring steps to ensure payments are made on time.
At the same time, the CDA noted that extra perks and add-on benefits for employees have been put on hold under the government’s austerity policy, implemented on the instructions of the interior minister.
Officials maintained the authority is attempting to support staff while keeping spending under control, stating that the focus remains on rationalizing expenses and using public resources more efficiently.
