UoP employees threaten strike over unpaid salaries, pensions

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Jul, 2026) Employees and pensioners of the University of Peshawar have expressed strong concern over the non-payment of salaries and pensions for May and June this year, warning of a complete shutdown of administrative operations if their dues would not cleared by July 8.

According to a press release issued on Tuesday, an important meeting of the university's Class-III Employees Association, Class-IV Union and Sanitation Staff Association was held to discuss the delay in payment of salaries and pensions.

The participants expressed disappointment and anger over what they termed the failure of the university administration and the provincial government to ensure timely disbursement of salaries and pensions.

The three associations unanimously demanded the immediate release of all outstanding payments for May and June 2026.

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The meeting unanimously decided that if the university administration failed to ensure payment of salaries and pensions by Wednesday (July 8), the associations would launch a series of protest actions.

Under the announced plan, employees would lock the university's main administration block, while all offices would remain closed. Members of the three associations would also observe a complete work boycott and pen-down strike.

The associations warned that any disruption arising from the protest would be the responsibility of the university administration and the provincial government.

They urged the authorities to resolve the issue without delay and ensure the payment of all outstanding dues to employees and pensioners.