A viral notification circulating on social media has once again claimed that the retirement age of government employees in Pakistan has been increased from 60 to 63 years. However, official sources have confirmed that the notification is fake, misleading, and baseless.
The viral document, allegedly issued by the Establishment Division, claims that the Government of Pakistan has approved a three-year extension in service for all federal government employees, effective from January 1, 2026.
Official Response
Government sources have categorically denied the authenticity of the notification, stating that:
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No such decision has been taken by the Establishment Division or Finance Division
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No official notification has been issued regarding any change in retirement age
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The document is fabricated and misleading
Fake Elements Identified
According to officials, the viral notification includes several forged details:
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Use of a fake Khyber Pakhtunkhwa logo
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A false ministry title labeled as “Ministry of Pakistan, Islamabad”
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Forged signatures of a non-existent official
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Fake reference numbers attributed to Finance and Establishment Divisions
Pattern of Misinformation
Authorities noted that similar fake notifications have surfaced multiple times in the past, primarily aimed at creating confusion and uncertainty among government employees and the general public.
Public Advisory
Government departments have urged employees and citizens to:
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Avoid believing or sharing unverified social media posts
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Rely only on official government websites, gazette notifications, and authorized announcements
Conclusion
As of now, there is no change in the retirement age of government employees, and the viral notification claiming a three-year extension remains completely false.
