Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the restoration of lifetime family pension benefits for the widows and unmarried daughters of deceased government employees, reversing an earlier policy that restricted family pensions to a maximum of 10 years.
The decision is expected to provide lasting financial relief to families who depend on pension support following the loss of their primary earning member.
The Punjab Finance Department has formally issued a notification implementing the revised policy across the province. Under the new rules, eligible widows and unmarried daughters will continue to receive pension benefits for life.
However, a widow’s pension will cease if she remarries. In cases where a deceased government employee is survived by more than one widow, the pension amount will be distributed equally among all eligible beneficiaries in accordance with the revised regulations.
The move reflects the Punjab government’s commitment to strengthening social welfare and ensuring greater financial security for the families of deceased public servants.
By restoring lifetime pension benefits, the government aims to reduce financial hardship and provide long-term stability to dependents who rely on these payments for their daily living expenses and overall well-being.
