PRB and Compensation: The Dangerous Match of 2026

As we approach the pivotal year of 2026, while the Government House attempts to project an image of calm despite Paul Bérenger's mood swings, two pressing issues threaten to undermine this displayed serenity: the salary compensation due in January and the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) matter involving Rs 8.5 billion, still mired in a shifting timeline. These two fronts simultaneously impact social peace, budget credibility, and political authority.