Hiring Your First Employees in Pakistan
Quick answer
When hiring in Pakistan, issue a written offer letter and employment contract setting out role, salary, and terms, register eligible employees with EOBI (and provincial social security where applicable), maintain payroll records, and follow provincial labour laws on hours, leave, and termination. Clear contracts prevent the most common disputes.
| Minimum wage — Punjab/Sindh/KP | PKR 40,000/month |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage — Federal/ICT/Balochistan | PKR 37,000/month |
| EOBI | Register eligible employees |
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Step by step
- Define the role and package. Write a clear job description, salary, benefits, working hours, and probation period before you advertise — it sets expectations and speeds hiring.
- Issue offer and contract. Provide a written offer letter and a signed employment contract covering duties, compensation, confidentiality, notice period, and termination terms.
- Register for EOBI / social security. Register eligible employees with EOBI for pensions and with the provincial social security institution where applicable.
- Run compliant payroll. Deduct and deposit withholding tax where due, keep payslips and attendance records, and pay on time.
- Follow labour law. Respect provincial rules on working hours, leave, overtime, and lawful termination to avoid disputes and penalties.
Frequently asked questions
+Is a written employment contract mandatory?
A written contract or appointment letter is strongly advised and often required; it is your main protection in any dispute over terms.
+What is EOBI?
The Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution — a federal scheme providing pensions; eligible employers must register and contribute for covered employees.
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