A notification has been issued on 12th August 2021 in connection with GP fund interest rate 2021 -22 by the Controller General of Accounts, Islamabad. The further detail of said notification in same is as under;
GP Fund Interest Rates 2020-21 FEDERAL & PUNJAB EMPLOYEES
I am directed to convey that the rate of mark-up on State Provident Fund, i.e. the general fund (GP Fund) for the fiscal year 2020-2021 is as under.
Chart of GP Fund Interest Rates 2022
| S.No. | Fiscal Year | Rate of Mark-up |
| 1 | 2018-2019 | 14.35% |
| 2 | 2019-2020 | 12.00% |
| 3 | 2020-2021 | 07.90% |
| 4 | 2021-2022 | 12.40% |
GP Fund Rates History
These rates of GP Fund Interest 2021-22 are the lowest since 1972. These rates are the lowest after 1972-73. These rates were between 3% and 7.25% before 1972-73. In 1997-98, the highest rate of GP Fund in Pakistan’s history was 22.763. For the same evidence, you can see the GP Fund Interest Rates since 1954.
The rates of markup rose initially, reaching a peak of over 22%. They dropped significantly this year. This notification will make employees unhappy if they are receiving interest in their General Provident Fund.
Where Can Employees Use GP Fund Markup
We can use the recently announced marks-up for many purposes. These rates can be used for the following purposes:
- Calculation of GP Fund Interest for GP Fund Subscription
- Calculation of the Interest on Motorcycle Advance/Motorcar Advance
- To calculate interest on a house building advance
Subscription to GP Funds Interest
The Accounts Office subtracts the GP Fund amount each month from the pay bills. These rates apply to the GP Fund subscription that was made until June 2022. This rate will not apply to employees who have an Interest-Free GP Fund. This category of employees gets Interest Free Loan of House Building Advance, Motorcycle/Motorcar Advance. Non-gazetted employees do not pay interest on their HBA.
Calculate interest on a house building advance
Non-gazetted employees or employees who do not get interest on GP Fund will be required to pay no Interest on HBA. They will receive an interest-free House Building Advance.
Gazetted employees, and employees who earn interest on their GP Fund, will be required to pay interest on HBA. The HBA rate for employees who received HBA from 1st July 2021 through 30th June 2022 is 7.90.
Calculation of the Interest on Motorcycle Advance/Motorcar Advance
Employees who receive mark-up on the GP Fund will be required to pay interest on motorcar or motorcycle advances. These rates will use to calculate the Interest of Motorcycle Advance / Motorcar Advance. These advances will be paid interest at 7.90% to employees who received them between 1st July 2021 and 30th June 2022.