# 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.

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- Country: Pakistan
- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:56:33+03:00
- 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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| Source-reported item | Details |
|---|---|
| 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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## Sources

- [Press Information Department, Government of Pakistan](<https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/34118>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-01)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:56:33+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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