Editorial

The Need to Restore Pensioners’ Rights: A Matter of Dignity and Humanity

By HOA

October 30, 2024

In Afghanistan, retired pensioners, who have served for many years and whose pensions are now frozen, are calling for a dignified and organized life. These individuals, having spent years working with dedication and integrity, have the right to live their remaining years in peace and dignity, free from financial concerns and economic hardship. Currently, they are raising their voices in Kabul, seeking international support to ensure their rights are systematically restored. Their demand is not just a legal issue but a fundamental right linked to their human dignity, deserving of due respect and attention.

For the Afghan caretaker government, it is essential to take a serious approach to address pensioners’ issues. Despite budget limitations, there must be a commitment to finding effective management solutions to ensure that pension rights are disbursed on time, thereby improving the quality of life for these retired citizens. Their lives, impacted by instability, anxiety, and financial pressure, need to be restructured with respect and dignity. The government must implement specific measures and programs for restoring pensioners’ rights, allowing them to continue their lives with respect and honor.

These retired individuals, whose years of experience and service have contributed to society’s progress, now deserve the comfort and stability they need in their final years. Their rights are not merely budgetary expenses but are foundational elements of justice and fairness within society. These people, who have dedicated their lives to various projects and services for the country, deserve acknowledgment for their service and prompt restoration of their entitlements.

The Afghan caretaker government must structure the pension restoration process to ensure timely payments, providing pensioners with a sense of financial and economic security in their later years. Restoring pension rights promptly will not only improve their well-being but also spread a message of mutual respect, justice, and social harmony within society.

Ultimately, the restoration of pensioners’ rights is not only a government responsibility but also a practical example of mutual respect and compassion within society. Timely restoration of their rights represents a valuable asset for a strong and just future for this nation. The Afghan caretaker government must take effective steps to uphold and support the rights of retired pensioners, so they may live with dignity and honor, advancing society based on principles of justice.