LAHORE:
As a result of Punjab Assembly unanimously passing a bill to increase salaries of its lawmakers, the province’s chief minister’s salary has now surpassed that of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill seeking increment in the salaries and compensation of the members of the assembly.
According to the salary slip, PM Imran’s disposable income amounts to approximately Rs 0.19m while his basic salary stands at Rs 0.10m. He receives Rs 21,456 as adhoc relief allowance; the guest allowance is Rs.50,000 while the adhoc relief is Rs. 12,110. Rs. 4,595 in lieu of tax are deducted from his salary.
On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar’s income amounts Rs 0.35 million, while members of Punjab Assembly earn up to Rs 0.2m.
CM Punjab’s salary was increased by Rs 59,000 to Rs 0.35 million, while the salary of the assembly members was increased by Rs.45,000 to approximately Rs 0.2 million after passing of the bill. (INP)
