Baghdad: The National Pension Authority announced today, Sunday, the commencement of the gradual disbursement of August pensions for both civilian and military retirees. The Authority has urged all retirees to be attentive to text messages that notify them to visit bank branches and electronic payment outlets in Baghdad and the provinces to collect their pensions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the pension payments are being processed to ensure that all eligible individuals receive their due amounts in a timely manner. The Authority has put measures in place to facilitate the smooth distribution of pensions, urging retirees to follow the instructions provided in the text messages for efficient collection of their funds.