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Government employees from various ministries and departments staged a protest rally in front of the National Press Club on Friday, June 20, 2025, demanding the immediate repeal of the recently issued Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which they have labeled as an "anti-employee" and "black law." The protesters also called for the withdrawal of a 15% special benefit allowance notification.
During the rally, the agitators strongly criticized the new ordinance, accusing the interim government of adopting authoritarian practices reminiscent of previous regimes, despite coming to power through an anti-discrimination movement. They argued that the ordinance undermines their rights and job security.
The employees demanded the immediate formation of a pay commission to incorporate a 50% dearness allowance in the current budget. They expressed concerns that the implementation of the 15% special benefit allowance would lead to the cancellation of their existing 5% special incentive, resulting in financial losses. The protesters urged the government to retain the existing incentive while introducing the 50% dearness allowance.
The controversial ordinance, issued on May 25, 2025, allows for the dismissal of government employees for four types of disciplinary violations with only a show-cause notice, bypassing departmental inquiries. Employees have condemned this provision as "repressive" and a threat to their job security, vowing to continue their protests until the ordinance is repealed.
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