Punjab to Raise Dearness Allowance for 85,000 Employees from 42% to 60%

The Punjab government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance for 85,000 employees across various departments. The allowance, which is a cost‑of‑living adjustment, will rise from 42% to 60% of the basic salary. The move was announced by Minister Aman Arora in a statement to the press. The hike is expected to boost the take‑home pay of public servants amid rising inflation. No specific effective date has been disclosed yet, but the government said the change would be implemented in the upcoming pay cycle.