Pension Payments Resume for Civilian and Military Retirees in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has resumed pension payments for civilian and military retirees after document verification, offering financial relief to thousands of families following delays and halted payments under the current administration.

The Ministry of Finance has announced the resumption of pension payments for civilian and military retirees across Afghanistan, following direct instructions from the Taliban leadership. The process applies to those whose documents have been verified and approved by the designated court.

Mohammad Rahmani, Director General of the Pension Fund at the Ministry of Finance, stated that payments will be made according to a specific schedule nationwide. He emphasized that only retirees with officially validated documents will receive their pensions, ensuring an organized and transparent distribution process.

The current list of eligible retirees includes personnel from the National Standards Authority, the Disaster Preparedness Directorate, the Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled, the Directorate of Physical Education, the Administrative Reform Commission, the Ministry of Economy, the Environmental Directorate, and the former National Security Council office.

Since the Return of the Taliban, pension payments had been halted due to the need to verify and stabilize retiree records. To address this, a special court was established to review and confirm the identity and documentation of retirees. Retirees were asked to submit official documents to this court, and now, with partial verification completed, payments have resumed.

According to Ministry of Finance sources, approximately 152,000 retirees are now eligible for pension payments. The United Nations had estimated last year that around 170,000 individuals were entitled to receive pensions. Previously, many retirees had raised complaints regarding delays and non-payment of their dues.

The Ministry emphasized that only retirees whose documents have been fully processed and approved by the court will receive payments.

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