Rise in chief justice's pension set to Rs2.39 million in 2024, disclosed in Senate
In a recent disclosure by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the pension and perks for retired Chief Justices of Pakistan (CJPs) have been outlined.
As of 2024, the pension for a retired CJP stands at a significant Rs 2,390,000 per year, marking a substantial increase from the previous year's Rs 1,657,000[2][5]. This upward trend in pension benefits over recent years is evident, with the figures becoming public in 2025[1][2][3].
The pension of a retired CJP has seen a remarkable increase from Rs 560,000 in 2010[1]. However, specific year-on-year pension changes between 2010 and 2024 are not detailed in the search results.
In addition to the pension, a retired CJP is entitled to several perks. These include a driver and a maid, Rs 3,000 per month for local telephone calls, and Rs 2,000 per month as part of other allowances[3]. These benefits are also extended to the widow of the Chief Justice[3].
The widow of a top jurist is provided with additional perks, such as free water supply, 2,000 electricity units per month, and 300 litres of petrol per month[1]. She is also provided with a domestic servant[1].
The federal government has also increased the salaries and allowances of superior judiciary judges, including the high court judges. The house rent for high court judges has been increased from Rs65,000 to Rs350,000, while for Supreme Court judges, it has been raised from Rs68,000 to Rs350,000[1].
The ministry has also presented details of the perks given to a top jurist's widow[3]. These include the exemption from income tax and other unspecified perks[1].
In summary, the pension and perks for retired CJPs have seen significant increases over the past decade. The latest official figures, including the perks for widows and support staff, have been made public in 2025[1][2][3][5].
| Year | Pension (Rs) | Noted Perks | |-------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------| | 2010 | Not specified | Unknown from current sources | | 2023 | 1,657,000 | Unknown detailed perks | | 2024 | 2,390,000 | Driver, maid, telephone allowance, widow benefits |
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