Pakistan, May 12 -- The government has decided to release salaries and pensions for public sector employees before Eid-ul-Azha to help families manage expenses and prepare comfortably for the religious festival. The decision aims to provide financial relief ahead of the holidays, when household spending usually increases due to shopping, travel and other Eid-related arrangements across the country.

The Ministry of Finance issued an official notification directing authorities to ensure early payments for government employees and pensioners. According to the notification, salaries and pensions for the month of May will be released on May 22 instead of the regular payment schedule to facilitate workers and retired employees before Eid celeb...