A senior financial official has moved to reassure state employees, saying there is no shortage of money and that January salaries are fully secured.
Mazhar Muhammad Salih, the financial advisor to the caretaker government, said on Thursday that the delay in paying salaries has nothing to do with cash flow problems. Instead, he explained, the issue is purely technical.
According to Salih, the delay happened because of complications linked to tax-related decisions and budget allocations for the Ministry of Higher Education. These included deletions, corrections, and some misunderstandings that temporarily slowed the payment process.
He told the Information Agency that paying salaries remains a top priority for the Ministry of Finance. “The salaries of all state employees are secured,” he said, stressing that the government has the funds and that payments are moving forward.
Salih also confirmed that salary disbursement will stay within the legal timeframe and will not extend beyond the end of the month.
The delay, however, has already caused widespread concern among state employees, many of whom depend on timely payments to meet daily needs. It has also affected local markets, as reduced spending by workers has slowed economic activity.
Officials say the technical issues are being addressed and that payments should resume soon, easing pressure on employees and the wider economy.
