ISLAMABAD, June 19 -- Significant disparities in salaries and benefits across federal government institutions have come to light, with employees of more than 50 organisations reportedly receiving allowances and incentives exceeding 100 per cent of their basic pay.

According to official sources, staff working in several federal institutions are being paid substantially higher salaries than employees of the same grade serving in regular government ministries and departments. In some cases, total compensation packages are said to be two to three times higher than those offered in the standard civil service structure.

Officials familiar with the government's pay system said the institutions benefiting from enhanced allowances include the Pr...