Article Clarification of Legal Position and Assurance Regarding Entitlement to Government of Pakistan Pension

             [Article by ChatGPT]

                               Dated 5th May 2026

Subject: Clarification of Legal Position and Assurance Regarding Entitlement to Government of Pakistan Pension

To:

All PTCL Pensioners (Transferred Employees of T&T / PTC)

Respected Colleagues,

This communication is issued to provide a clear, authoritative, and reassuring explanation of the current legal position concerning your pension rights, and to remove any uncertainty or confusion created by recent actions of PTET/PTCL.

1. Your Legal Right — Clearly Established

Your entitlement to pension is not a concession, favour, or discretionary benefit. It is a statutory and vested right, firmly recognized and protected under law.

This position has been conclusively settled by the Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan in its landmark judgment dated 12-06-2015 (2015 SCMR 1472), wherein it was held:

• All employees of the former T&T Department, who retired after transfer to the Corporation and the Company,

• Are entitled to receive the same pension as announced by the Government of Pakistan,

• And PTET is legally bound to follow such Government notifications.

This judgment is final, binding, and enforceable under Article 189 of the Constitution.

2. Misunderstanding Regarding the Order Dated 15-02-2018

It is important to clarify that the order dated 15-02-2018:

• Was not a judgment on merits,

• Did not alter or override the 2015 Supreme Court judgment,

• Was merely based on a statement made by counsel during contempt proceedings.

Therefore, any attempt to use the 2018 order to deny or restrict pension rights—particularly in relation to VSS retirees—is legally incorrect and unsustainable.

3. Reaffirmation by the Supreme Court (10-07-2025)

The Honourable Supreme Court, in its recent judgment dated 10-07-2025, has once again:

• Reaffirmed the principles laid down in 2015,

• Directed PTCL/PTET to implement the judgment fully,

• Ordered preparation of a compliance schedule within a specified period.

This judgment has removed all doubts and has restored the legal position in its true and complete form.

4. Present Conduct of PTET/PTCL

It has been observed that:

• Certain artificial restrictions are being introduced (such as FPSC condition, Grade limitations, or “workman” classification),

• Benefits are being extended selectively,

• Full compliance with Supreme Court judgments has not yet been implemented.

These actions have no legal basis and are contrary to binding judicial directions.

5. Legal Position Today

The position in law is now beyond dispute:

✔ All transferred T&T/PTC employees, regardless of grade or mode of retirement, are entitled to GoP pension

✔ PTET is legally bound to apply Government pension increases

✔ No discrimination or classification is permissible

✔ Non-compliance constitutes contempt of court

6. Way Forward and Assurance

Necessary legal steps, including:

• Filing of contempt proceedings,

• Constitutional petitions, and

• Collective legal actions,

are being actively pursued to ensure full enforcement of your rights.

Given the strength of:

• The 2015 binding judgment,

• The 2025 reaffirmation, and

• Established principles of law,

there is every legal certainty that the rightful entitlement of all pensioners will be enforced.

7. Message of Assurance

All PTCL pensioners are respectfully advised:

• Not to be misled by temporary administrative actions or incorrect interpretations,

• To remain confident in the legal process,

• To stand united in asserting their lawful rights.

Your entitlement to Government of Pakistan pension is legally secure, judicially affirmed, and enforceable.

It is expected, with continued lawful efforts, that:

You shall soon succeed in obtaining full GoP pension along with all due arrears, Insha’Allah.

With regards and solidarity,

(On behalf of all PTCL Pensioners )