Finance Ministry Begins Paying May Salaries to Public Employees

Iraq’s Finance Ministry said it began paying May salaries for public employees on Saturday, following the minister’s instructions, in a move that covers all state workers across the country. The payments are intended to ensure salaries are delivered on time. The ministry said it has completed the necessary arrangements to enable all employees to receive their wages without delay. The announcement did not specify any changes to the payment schedule beyond the start of disbursements today. The salary payments apply to public sector staff throughout Iraq, reflecting the ministry’s responsibility for nationwide payroll distribution. The ministry framed the step as part of its efforts to keep salary payments timely for all employees.