KP govt sets up welfare fund for judicial officers

Pakistan
For the establishment of the fund, each judicial officer will contribute money on a monthly basis
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Tuesday decided to establish a welfare fund for the officers of judiciary in the province.
A committee comprising KP Finance Department and Law Minister gave formal approval for the establishment of the funds.
According to the document, the welfare fund would provide financial assistance in matters of health, accidents, natural disasters, and other issues. The fund has been named the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Officers Welfare Fund Bill 2025.
“For the establishment of the fund, each judicial officer will contribute money on a monthly basis,” it added.
The document revealed that under the proposed bill, matters including fund management would be determined while approval from the cabinet would also be sought to give the establishment of the fund a legal framework.