Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has informed Mohammad Mokhber, the acting president, about the implementation of the Seventh Five-Year Plan Law. This law, approved by the Expediency Discernment Council, was communicated to the government on Tuesday, July 5. Previously, there was a disagreement between the Parliament and the Guardian Council regarding the equalization of pensioners' salaries in this law, and the Expediency Council recently announced its opinion on the matter. According to the Expediency Council's resolution, in the first year of implementing the fifth program, the equalization of pensioners' salaries will be carried out at a rate of 40%. Following the announcement of this law, Ali Bahadori Jahromi, the government spokesperson, stated that an advance payment will be deposited for pensioners from now on. He noted that the exact amount of salary increase will be determined after the issuance of new decrees. The future president of Iran is obliged to implement the Seventh Five-Year Plan Law during their presidency. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the precise implementation of this law in their election campaigns.
Iran's Speaker of Parliament Informs Government of the Seventh Five-Year Plan Law
The Iranian Parliament has officially communicated the Seventh Five-Year Plan Law to the government, which includes a 40% increase in pensioners' salaries in the first year. This law was previously a point of contention between the Parliament and the Guardian Council. Its implementation is crucial for the future president of Iran.
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📰 What Happened
The Iranian Parliament has communicated the Seventh Five-Year Plan Law to the government, which includes a 40% increase in pensioners' salaries in the first year. This law was previously contentious between the Parliament and the Guardian Council.
- The law was approved by the Expediency Discernment Council.
- An advance payment for pensioners will be implemented, with the exact salary increase to be determined later.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's Five-Year Plans are central to its economic strategy, outlining development goals and reforms. The pension system is a key issue for many Iranians, particularly amid economic challenges.
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