Afghanistan Peace CampaignThey criticized the delay in receiving their pensions, stating that even during these special days, they are struggling with livelihood challenges.
A number of retirees in Kabul complained about their difficult economic situation on the first day of Eid al-Adha.
They criticized the delay in receiving their pensions, stating that even during these special days, they are struggling with livelihood challenges.
Zarifa, one of the retirees who lives with her two sisters, expressed her situation with a calm yet deeply emotional tone, saying that this year, due to financial hardship, they were unable to prepare for Eid.
Zarifa, a retiree, said: “We have not been able to prepare anything until now. God is merciful; may He bless us. The Islamic Emirate must consider the proposals for us retirees. We have nothing in our lives.”
Zarmeena, Zarifa’s sister, said: “If they pay our pension, why should we reach such a state? How long will this continue—one year, two years, now it’s the fifth year. The Islamic Emirate must hear the voice of all Muslims, including ours.”
Alongside Zarifa, several other retirees also demanded that the Islamic Emirate pay their pensions promptly so they can meet their families’ basic needs.
Gulabuddin, a retiree, said: “For four years, letters have been sent, but why are they not implemented?”
Another retiree, Gul Mohammad, said: “For the sake of Eid al-Adha, something should be given to us. We cannot even afford to perform the sacrifice or buy food.”
Ahmad Zia Noori, another retiree, added: “For the sake of Eid, do not trouble us anymore. Enough is enough. We are laborers; show some kindness and mercy, issue the orders so we can also have peace and so can you.”
The delay in pension payments has caused many retirees, who served for years in government institutions, to face economic difficulties and struggle to provide for their families.
So far, the Islamic Emirate officials have not commented on the timing of pension payments.