EOBI Registration and Benefits: Key Takeaways and Statistics

Strategic Insights -

The Senate was informed on Friday that the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has registered over 11.44 million workers, with all of them issued registration cards. The EOBI website does not update registration in real-time, but steps are being taken to ensure automatic online data integration. The number of insured workers has risen to approximately 11.6 million. A 15% increase in EOBI pensions had been approved.

Key Takeaways:

  • EOBI has registered over 11.44 million workers, with all of them issued registration cards.
  • The EOBI website does not update registration in real-time, but steps are being taken to ensure automatic online data integration.
  • The number of insured workers has risen to approximately 11.6 million.
  • A 15% increase in EOBI pensions has been approved.
  • Registration of mine workers is being handled through provincial setups.
  • A special committee is actively working to register domestic workers across the country.
  • EOBI has 49 buildings, with 40 being rented spaces for regional and field offices.
  • The issue of EOBI-owned plots needs to be referred to a relevant Senate committee.
  • EOBI's devolution to the provinces will be placed before the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and resolved in accordance with constitutional provisions.

Statistics:

  • Over 11.44 million workers are registered with EOBI.
  • 11.6 million workers are insured.
  • 49 buildings are owned by EOBI, with 40 being rented spaces.
  • 37 appointments were made in the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis through an 'Office Memorandum' issued by the Finance Division on September 6, 2024.
  • 15% increase in EOBI pensions has been approved.

Sources:

  • Pakistan's Senate Question Hour proceedings.
  • An 'Office Memorandum' (no specific source cited).