EOBI Old-Age Pension Payments Reach Rs31.54 Billion in FY2026
EOBI paid approximately Rs31.54 billion in old-age pensions during July 2025 to March 2026, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025–26.
The official report lists 322,751 active old-age pensioners during the same period.
How much did EOBI spend on all pension benefits?
Total EOBI pension and benefit disbursement during July–March FY2026 was approximately Rs54.29 billion.
Old-age pensions were the largest individual category, followed by survivor pensions.
What is the current minimum EOBI pension?
The current minimum pension reported in 2026 remains Rs11,500, following the 15% increase that took effect from January 1, 2025.
For the latest rate and reform context, see our October 2026 EOBI pension update.
Can pension spending keep growing?
That depends on contribution income, investment returns and the long-term growth in liabilities. EOBI’s financial sustainability is therefore closely linked to both contribution collection and investment performance.
Read our reports on EOBI contribution collection in FY2026 and the projected long-term funding deficit.
What if a pension claim is delayed?
Pensioners can use EOBI’s grievance channels and help desks where appropriate. Our EOBI complaint system guide explains recent service-delivery measures.
Final words
The Rs31.54 billion old-age pension figure shows the scale of EOBI’s core responsibility to retired private-sector workers. Sustainable funding will remain central as the pensioner population grows.
Source: Pakistan Economic Survey 2025–26, Social Protection chapter, Ministry of Finance.
