Federal ministers’ salaries and perks revealed
The Senate recently received a comprehensive briefing on the salaries, allowances, and perks of federal ministers and lawmakers, delivered by Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.
Minister Tarar revealed that federal ministers earn a monthly salary of nearly Rs200,000, though 95% of them choose not to draw their full pay. They are provided with a 1500cc car and an allocation of 400 litres of petrol, but they are required to pay for their own electricity and gas bills. The minister emphasized that no additional official perks are given.
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Summary of Salaries and Perks
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Federal Ministers’ Monthly Salary | Close to Rs200,000 |
| MNAs’ Monthly Salary | Rs156,000 |
| Utility Bill Allowance for MNAs | Rs8,000 per month |
| Car Allocation for Ministers | 1500cc car |
| Fuel Allowance for Ministers | 400 litres of petrol |
Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) receive a monthly salary of Rs156,000, with no vehicles allocated to them. Instead, they are given Rs8,000 monthly for utility expenses.
Regarding potential salary increases, Tarar explained that economic constraints are often cited by Parliament as the main reason for not raising salaries of public officials.
In a related discussion, the interior ministry submitted a written response about the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra)’s cost-saving measures. The ministry stated that Nadra has refrained from purchasing vehicles over the past two years under its austerity policy. However, in 2022, the organization procured 35 vehicles worth Rs264.3 million for operational and staff transportation purposes. These included two coaches and one bus for pick-and-drop services.
Senator Dinesh Kumar expressed concerns over the use of luxury vehicles for such services, questioning the adherence to cost-cutting measures.
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