The Ministry of Finance in the Kurdistan Region is in the final stage of preparing the March salary list. Officials continue their commitments to pay public sector employees, despite the lack of clear signals from Baghdad regarding funding for this month.
Authorities expect to complete the salary list within the next few days. A source from the Ministry of Finance confirmed that the process is nearly finished. The ministry will send the list to Baghdad after completing all required steps and formal notifications. This step remains essential for releasing funds and ensuring salary payments.
The financial situation remains challenging. Regional tensions, including the conflict involving Iran, have disrupted Iraq’s oil exports. Oil revenues represent the main source of income for Iraq. In addition, part of Iraq’s oil income remains restricted abroad, which adds further pressure on government finances. These factors have placed March salaries at risk for both Kurdistan Region employees and workers across Iraq.
At the local level, officials have made significant progress. Yadgar Jabbar, head of the biometric department in Sulaymaniyah, confirmed that teams have completed the salary list for the province. Authorities have also reviewed and verified the data to ensure accuracy. This step helps prevent errors and ensures fair distribution of salaries.
The salary process requires several administrative steps. These include reviewing employee data, finalizing financial calculations, and coordinating with federal authorities. Each step takes time and depends on cooperation between Erbil and Baghdad.
Timing also creates additional challenges. The upcoming holiday will delay the payment process. Officials expect the Eid holiday to fall on Thursday or Friday. As a result, salary distribution will likely take place after the holiday period.
Despite these challenges, the Kurdistan Region Ministry of Finance continues efforts to secure salaries for public workers. Officials stress the importance of cooperation with Baghdad to resolve financial issues. Ensuring timely salary payments remains a top priority to support economic stability and public confidence across the region.
