In a development that has caught the attention of many, islamabad ( August 13, 2026): The salaries and benefits of Supreme Court and High Court judges have been increased. As noted by to ARY Developments, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the summary on the recommendation of the federal government, per to which the salaries and benefits of the Supreme Court judges have been made equal to the judges of the Federal Constitutional Court, even as the basic salaries of the High Court judges have also been increased.

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The backdrop to this story helps explain both the urgency and the broader implications.

The new salaries and allowances of the Supreme Court Judges will be applicable from 10 December 2025 and the pecuniary benefit of the previous period will in addition be given to the Supreme Court Judges, under which the arrears of increment will moreover be paid to the judges.

After summary approval, the order shall be known as the Supreme Court Judges Salary Order 2026.

Significantly, the basic salary of the judges of the Supreme Court has been increased by about 4 lakh rupees per month, following which their basic salary has increased from 11 lakh to 15 lakh rupees, while the monthly basic salary of the Chief Justice of Pakistan has been fixed at 15 lakh 50 thousand rupees.

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Analysts are now examining what this development means in both the short and long term.

The judicial allowance of the Supreme Court judges has also been significantly increased by 3 lakh 39 thousand rupees, after which the judicial allowance has been increased from 11 lakh 61 thousand 163 rupees to 15 lakh rupees.

Against this backdrop, significant changes have also been made in the pension package of Supreme Court judges.

In what observers are describing as a key detail, in the clause related to pension, the limit of 70 years has been increased to 75 years, while in the related clause, the limit of 85 years has also been increased to 90 years.

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This development is likely to influence decisions and discussions in the weeks ahead.

Apart from this, a monthly medical allowance of 1 lakh 50 thousand rupees has also been fixed for Supreme Court judges.

Adding further dimension to the story, the President has also approved a separate summary of salary hike for High Court Judges, which will be effective from July 1, 2026.

Significantly, according to the summary, the basic salary of the judges of the High Court was grew by Rs.

According to those with knowledge of the situation, apart from this, a new facility has been introduced for those who have been Chief Justice for more than two years, according to which they will be allowed to buy a vehicle at a discounted price on retirement or promotion in the High Court.

What has become increasingly clear is that while retired judges will also be able to get permission for fees in federal government arbitration cases.

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With key questions still unanswered and the situation continuing to develop, observers are watching closely for the next steps. This outlet will continue to provide updates as the story progresses.