Pakistan reviews voluntary pension model for informal workers
A cabinet committee reviewed ways for domestic, agricultural and self-employed workers to join a pension system.
Event / data period: 2026-10-01
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Pakistan’s Cabinet Committee reviewed options on 1 October for workers who lack pension coverage. The meeting discussed a voluntary scheme for domestic workers, agricultural workers, self-employed people and other informal workers.
The committee considered contributions by employers, employees and self-employed people, alongside digital registration and long-term financial sustainability. The Press Information Department described the proposal as under review; no implementation date was announced.
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| Groups considered | Domestic workers, agricultural workers, self-employed people, other informal workers |
| Scheme discussed | Voluntary pension arrangement |
| Design topics | Contributions, digital registration, record-keeping, financial sustainability |
| Status | Committee review; no implementation date reported |
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- AgricultureSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: agriculturalpid.gov.pk ↗
- Politics and governmentSuggested
- Preserved editorial category/topic; broad candidate onlypid.gov.pk ↗
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- Pakistan · Place role: Coverage · Place type: Country or area · Location precision: RegionalEvidence
- Explicit preserved editorial country/region; no city or national centroid inferredpid.gov.pk ↗