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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday expressed "extreme disappointment" at the Punjab Assembly's decision to raise the salaries of Punjab's public representatives.
Yesterday in the Punjab Assembly, the bill to raise the salaries of public representatives sailed through with complete consensus and within five minutes as it had raised salaries and fringe benefits of all assembly members, including the chief minister, ministers, speaker, deputy-speaker.
After the passage of the bill, the speaker’s salary has jumped from Rs37,000 to Rs200,000 per month and his deputy would now get Rs185,000 instead of Rs35,000 and so would be cabinet members and advisers. The members of Punjab Assembly (MPAs) are now entitled to Rs80,000 per month rather than Rs18,000 and their utility bills entitlement has gone up to Rs200,000 instead of earlier Rs120,000. This fiscal adjustment, naturally, had no one to oppose in the House and the bill was passed with a few minutes.
Taking to Twitter the day after the bill was passed the prime minister said:
"I am extremely disappointed by decision of Punjab Assembly to raise pays and privileges of MPAs, ministers and especially the chief minister."
The prime minister further said that such measures may have been justified once "prosperity returns to Pakistan ... but now, when we do not have resources to provide basic amenities to all our people, this is untenable."
Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry also commented on the situation via Twitter and said that its seems that the Punjab Government is unaware of the prime minister and the government's austerity policies, "otherwise such sham exercises of awarding huge benefits to themselves would not have happened."
The information minister's statement, however, was in direct contrast with his earlier views on the subject. Prior to the prime minister expressing his disappointment, Chaudhry had appeared to favour the pay raise.
"I think their [Punjab lawmakers] salaries were really low," he said. "It was Rs80,000, which they've now raised to Rs150,000. If you don't do this then the middle class will never be able to contest elections."
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Mar 14, 2019 01:44pm
Respect for IK!
These lawmakers are better off earning respect!
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Mar 14, 2019 01:45pm
IK make that bill null/void!
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Mar 14, 2019 01:47pm
Your appointed chief minister & members of PTI, why are you disappointed?
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Mar 14, 2019 01:49pm
Dear PM,
How come you did not stop your MPAs from voting in favor of this bill!?
Regards,
An unemployed citizen of your country
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Mar 14, 2019 01:51pm
Pakistan is run by the mafia. We need to appoint a monarchy who will rule with an iron fist and stop this kind of corruption where leaders of communities are bleeding the poor dry to fill their own pockets.
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Mar 14, 2019 01:52pm
Does the PM not have the power to revert this decision ? Maybe he should ask them to review this decision at the very least.
He also needs to sack Buzdhar ASAP!
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Mar 14, 2019 01:54pm
This is absolutely unacceptable! How are the Punjab government able to do this?
Sack the the person who allowed this bill to go through and make a example of him, so people know Naya Pakistan is serious.
This just shows that if favoritism can take place this quickly to pass a bill so some within the Punjab government can get this much more money, why can't
they speed up cases of justice? Sorry I forgot its all about the selfish elites.
Thank you P.M Imran Khan for raising the truth and exposing these greedy people.
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Mar 14, 2019 01:56pm
Isn't it PTIs govt in Punjab? Rather than doing all this drama the government should dismiss such moves.
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Mar 14, 2019 01:56pm
Doesn't he know that when it comes to their personal perks and privileges, all politicians, no matter which political party they belong to, are on the same page?
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Mar 14, 2019 01:58pm
Well done. Best CM of the Country.
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Mar 14, 2019 01:59pm
Instead of disappointment, remove Buzdar immediately.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:01pm
if that is the only money in their pockets then it is okay.......it only becomes an issue when along with the salary these lawmaker find other ways to grab money, projects etc.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:02pm
Then please do some thing about it, cut not just their salaries but the salaries of all government employees even downsize and move people towards private sector.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:05pm
Okay - but what is he going to do about it?
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Mar 14, 2019 02:08pm
Mr. PM you are the chief executive of the country!! You are not a journalist or opposition leader!! You do not need to express your disappointment on twitter!! Get on call with CM and take steps to reverse the bill!! You can announce on twitter, once it has been reversed!!
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Mar 14, 2019 02:09pm
PM is forgetting that PTI is ruling Punjab.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:11pm
Truly shocking decision by the Punjab assembly members. Where is the leadership of the Chief Minister Buzdar?
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Mar 14, 2019 02:14pm
So, the PM had no prior knowledge of this historic movement, and it came all of a sudden leaving PM shocked. What a joke!
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Mar 14, 2019 02:15pm
Topi drama by Imran khan. Its his own govt ruling in Punjab!!! So he HIMSELF allowed this.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:17pm
Why not if the system allows it.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:21pm
Indeed very selfish & unwanted step by the MPA's. This is not the time to act in by keeping your self interest supreme. This is also shameful that how you guys are getting together when your personal benefits are getting common but never looked at ordinary citizen their suffering?
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Mar 14, 2019 02:25pm
Naya Pakistan. Nayi Salaries!
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Mar 14, 2019 02:27pm
Expressing disappointment is not enough. First of all he holds interior ministry so he should have been aware of it. Secondly, he should sack the CM of Punjab.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:28pm
Let's see what PM do about it... CM Punjab shall be removed and the portfolio maybe awarded to someone else, who atleast deserves to be a PM, otherwise PTI will loose its grounds in Punjab.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:30pm
Mr buzdar the man with out electricity taking care of poor citizens of punjab.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:30pm
Is he serious? Dint he say Buzdar was his Wasim Akram; give him some time. Well, wise men said; time is money and CM punjab proved that.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:39pm
This IK knows only three things, offer peace, expressing disappointment over his own Govt, national address..
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Mar 14, 2019 02:40pm
This is an example of extreme corruption under the legal cover - Pakistan is going through a time when every rupee matters - this is inhumane that public officials are enjoying public money among themselves- PM should note this high corruption immediately. Very displeased and embarrassing to see this in PTI Goverment who raised slogans against corruption.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:43pm
I think their salary was low so it’s ok to raise it due to the inflation. IK should not make enemies by tweeting against them all the time. He is helpless.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:44pm
Is he still in opposition, somebody wake him up...........
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Mar 14, 2019 02:45pm
Option should be to declined or hold such decision this is not something can't be reversed.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:46pm
The PTI rules in Punjab. Its said that the CM is so close to the PM. Didnt the PM knew earlier about this?? Who's trying to fool whom ??
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Mar 14, 2019 02:48pm
I say to PM Imran Khan - this is what you get when you have inexperienced ministers and team in Punjab government, as they are under pressure, confused and have no clear directions. I expect similar self interest and silly decisions in the future (ACP - Gharib Awam ki Awaz).
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Mar 14, 2019 02:50pm
Fake TABDEELI and hypocrisy. They are the choors now.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:52pm
These people are robbing the taxpayers of Pubjab and making a mockery of democracy.
The increases are unjstified and unreasonable. The move should be challenged in court to reverse it. The arrogance of such people is sickeing. Especially when the nation is in deept debt and IK is making all efforts to attract foreign investment and cheaper loans to get rid of IMF of its back..
Shameful move by bloated lazy lawmakers.
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Mar 14, 2019 02:57pm
Quick decisions of simplest CM. He showed the competence for his own favor
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Mar 14, 2019 03:06pm
It was expected. Shame on CM Punjab. Instead of helping IK, he is eager to increase his perks.
Hope IK will stop saying that Buzdar is Waseem Akram.
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Mar 14, 2019 03:10pm
@Yaqoob,
Was inflation effecting only these people? what about rest of the citizens?
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Mar 14, 2019 03:26pm
Imran is better off setting up a system like that of civil servants whereby any salary increase for the lawmakers is done according to the system put in place. How on earth someone can raise his own salary.
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Mar 14, 2019 03:35pm
Why isn't there a formula to determine salaries and benefits for everyone of all grades and branches related to government? So that either everyone gets a proportional raise, or none does. And the only discussion left would be adjustment in formula if it isn't fair.
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Mar 14, 2019 03:37pm
But now they have passed the bill. The majority in the house belongs to the PTI. The bill was not prepared in vacuum. The party MPAs knew what they are doing. Is IK playing the good cop and the MPAs bad cop.
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Mar 14, 2019 03:46pm
@L.Ahmad, You might instead want to appreciate that he is raising voice against his own chosen government.
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Mar 14, 2019 03:57pm
What's happening??? How come such bills are presented and approved without knowledge of PTI Top Leadership.
Respect for IK again!
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Mar 14, 2019 03:58pm
The PM has to take immediate action otherwise all other provincial assemblies will do the same. He shoud declare the decision null and void.
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Mar 14, 2019 04:09pm
@L.Ahmad, Even opposition was not available to oppose this move, because they all are benificial.
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Mar 14, 2019 04:12pm
Disappointed, sad, grieved.. Or whatever.. Your feelings don't count. Actions do.
Send those MPA's packing, who clearly are in the asembly not to serve, but earn.
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Mar 14, 2019 04:15pm
My gas bill has jumped from Rs. 3000 in winters to Rs. 44000 in this winter. Now i know where that money is going. Keep it up guys.
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Mar 14, 2019 04:34pm
Well said IK and respect your comment but this clearly means that this current system is not working. IK not being in charge is the main issue.
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Mar 14, 2019 04:50pm
Can PM roll it back their salary increases to where they were before? Totally Sham. Agreed with the PM.
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Mar 14, 2019 05:08pm
PM IK should not intervene in the matter. In a matured democracy, its people right to teach irresponsible law makers. You should have avoided the tweet. Any one can go to court and ask for a stay.
Being a PM, you have no right to interfere in the matter of assembly. This is not a way to run Govt. You may take up the issue in party meeting and advice you own party men to reverse the bill.
You may ask resignation of the CM if you are seriously concerned.
In national interest you should remain focused on economy, employment , education and health matters.
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Mar 14, 2019 05:24pm
Dear Mr. PM, since you are the accoutable manager of this country, so please exercise your constitutional power and make these so called lawmakers to not only revert this but also to realise the plight of the common people, rather than just recording your disappointment and letting this to happen. Otherwise, what will be the difference between you and an ordinary citizen who's one of the jobs is to show the disappointment on the series of decisions of all such types of decisiions from earlier lawmakers.
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Mar 14, 2019 05:25pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, "Doesn't he know that when it comes to their personal perks and privileges, all politicians, no matter which political party they belong to, are on the same page?"
Only politicians? I can give you examples of other powerful organisations if you want. How can we justify the high budget allocation to Defence?
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Mar 14, 2019 05:28pm
True politicians, here we don't have enough money to repay the loans and interests on loans, these shameless people have decided to increase their salaries. Imran, you are not in opposition, you are the Selected PM of this country and Punjab Govt. is from your party. Do something else, have some shame and resign. PTI has lost the moral authority
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Mar 14, 2019 05:39pm
Some of the salaries were really low. Low salaries leads to corruption. However Reduce utility bill allowance by fifty percent.
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Mar 14, 2019 05:54pm
How come Imran did not know about this legislation? Buzdar needs to be sacked immediately for letting this happen.
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Mar 14, 2019 05:58pm
Higher salaries should accompany zero tolerance for corruption.
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Mar 14, 2019 05:59pm
@Zullu, Because they did not seek his permission.
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Mar 14, 2019 06:01pm
What is the salary of an MPA in other provinces
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Mar 14, 2019 06:06pm
What is the issue here as people are getting millions of rupees per month in punjabs 50 or so authorities and companies. Its not fair that the people who are supposed to control them get a pay equivalent to 17 grade officer. Punjabs prosperity is due to government money specially after huge increases during ppp time as almost 70% gov employees all over Pakistan are from this province.
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Mar 14, 2019 06:15pm
@L.Ahmad, good point Ahmad Bhai. One proposes, other disposes. How can we say with surety that IK was not aware of this?
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Mar 14, 2019 06:21pm
The raise in salaries of Punjab Assembly members disproportionate to country/provincial resources are unconstitutional. This amounts to Penalty and Taxation without proper duly noticed congressional approval. Supreme Court is well advised to take sue moto notice and reverse this ill conceived legislation.
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Mar 14, 2019 06:28pm
Utter lack of shame and not coherent with majority of Pakistanis, living without basic facilities. I think it is disrespectful to the PM and disgraceful for Pakistanis.
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Mar 14, 2019 06:32pm
The problem with Pakistan is that the public sector gets un realistic low salaries. Police is an example. That breeds corruption. If government in good faith make the salaries reasonable with heavy hand on corrruption, the net net will be very positive.
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Mar 14, 2019 06:46pm
My challenge to all educated people, search any where in the World, if you can find, special quota in the Assemblies of women or men, there is NONE, please remove this quota, and also cut more 10% seats in both the houses and provincials assemblies, there pay should be equal to grade 19 officers, no cars and no houses, all MPs in the US are living at their own in public and their kids in regular public schools, renting the propeties. This will save a lot.
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Mar 14, 2019 06:47pm
@L.Ahmad,
He should be overturning it. Being disappointed is not helpful. He should act. Time for new ministers. Maybe try recruiting among average people who actually desire to change/improve things for the people and not serve money.
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Mar 14, 2019 06:51pm
@Saeed zafar, what we'll done? He shouldn't have let the bill pass in the first place. T least he should overturn it and fire all of those implicated. Time fior new staff.
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Mar 14, 2019 07:00pm
I respect IK, whatever he has it is because of his talent and hardwork--with that he has sense of 'Public Service'.
--I think most of these MNAs and what have you are hungry elitists with poor merits. Most of them cannot sit through another Intermediate Exam and qualify for a private job. I don't think these are very intelligent people, kulcha and paya eaters yes, but public servants nope. Seen a lot of them on TV by now.
--Sorry IK sb. I understand where you want PK to go but most of the people you are surrounded by are inept.
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Mar 14, 2019 07:34pm
Raise salaries to some extent or double them still be okay
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Mar 14, 2019 07:37pm
Expressing disappointment is not enough. We need some measures to curb this.
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Mar 14, 2019 07:44pm
Salam Sir: Great - let us reverse this decision. I thought PTI governs Punjab. Action must be taken if this was done by PTI ranks and file without discussing with PTI Chair!
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Mar 14, 2019 07:47pm
The salaries were unreasonably low. Perhaps a this raise will bring more efficient work ethic and avoid corrupt practices by these folks.
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Mar 14, 2019 07:48pm
@Colaking, I agree - some heads to roll over this irresponsible act of MPAs including CM. If no action is taken immediately, it would mean PTI is not walking what they are talking!
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Mar 14, 2019 08:06pm
Absolutely nothing wrong with raising the salaries of MPAs and cabinet members. We if want the to live an honest life, they should be able to pay their bills...
I am a staunch supporter of IK but differ with him on this.
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Mar 14, 2019 08:13pm
Why does he have to go public? Did he have no clue that this was being discussed? No member from his party in assembly?
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Mar 14, 2019 08:18pm
@ExMohajirinUK, agreed - PM has to move fast. Some heads to roll no doubt! This has to reverse.
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Mar 14, 2019 08:23pm
10 to 15% increase is justified above this increase
must be reversed
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Mar 14, 2019 08:43pm
Given the present inflationnrate, they deserve to have improvementbn their salary and perks.
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Mar 14, 2019 08:54pm
I am pro austerity but I’m also pro raising basic salaries for government servants and employees. It’s short sighted to expect them to work on low salaries and deliver great results without any bribes. Also, the middle and lower income bracketers need a stable income to not worry about basic quality of life in order to perform their best.
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Mar 14, 2019 08:59pm
Increase in salaries of govt employees should be based on Rupee devaluation on annual basis...
Rupee depreciated 15% against dollar this year so salaries can raised just 15% and if there is no any Rupee devaluation why should we pay you more ??
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Mar 14, 2019 09:13pm
Not a wise decision.Increse should be reasonable.
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Mar 14, 2019 09:33pm
instead of giving to the nation, these multimillionnaire MPAs never leave an opportunity to take away from it.
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Mar 14, 2019 10:24pm
Imran Khan, being disappointed is not enough. Take strict action against the culprits. Pakistan just cannot afford to throw such bloated salaries to the ministers of any province as you are leaning against the borrowed funds +interest cumulative. Your best bet would be to reduce the salaries of upper echelons in additions to tax revenues and create more employment for the younger generations so that they can live a decent life and contribute more effectively and efficiently to the progress. If the culprits are let go with such undeserved salaries, they will be looting the treasury under legalized terms as opposed to the previous corrupt governments. This legality of looting the taxpayers' money will affect the nation more drastically than ever.
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Mar 14, 2019 10:41pm
@sughra, Agreed. Info Minister's view that if you pay them more they will be able to contest elections is not correct. To my best knowledge these so called public law makers spend several crores on election. If they are not rich enough to spend that and get elected rightly or otherwise, who spends this money? Politics is for those who have enough money at their disposal for their day to day needs. Best examples are our current PM, and also past and presidents and.....................
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Mar 14, 2019 11:02pm
If this has not gone into effect ... it should be stopped.
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Mar 14, 2019 11:42pm
Amazing , no sense , how can you increase your own salary yourself , there should be an amendment in the constitution to stop such irresponsible behavior.
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Mar 14, 2019 11:46pm
Great step by IK, He should also reduce salaries of KP Law makers so all Provinces law makers have same level salaries.
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Mar 14, 2019 11:53pm
Your disappointment will surely solve this one Mr. PM IK
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Mar 14, 2019 11:59pm
This is IK trying to be populist and playing people. I cant believe the fact that he didnt know beforehand that this law is being passed. Thats a shame. At least he is starting to learn politics.
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Mar 15, 2019 12:01am
I'm loving the idea of a rebellious CM in Punjab
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Mar 15, 2019 12:01am
I am not disappointed, I am furious at their behavior. These people have no shame, they are living in luxury driving expensive cars and now giving them raise. It is awful, deplorable, and disgusting gesture. If I would Imran’s place I would take all the benefits from them
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Mar 15, 2019 12:02am
By the way, why there were such low salaries in the first place?
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Mar 15, 2019 12:59am
So what is PM going to do about it? Will he stopped these corrupt people from frittering away more of our precious finances? Will he dismiss Buzdar government and bring in someone better if he can find anyone worthwhile in his 'lotas'? Or will he just say some words and then take another U Turn? Let's see.
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Mar 15, 2019 01:30am
Fire CM & other cronies. Shame on those in high position s in Punjab Govt.
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Mar 15, 2019 02:12am
we should have well paid lawmakers so that all good people would want to become law makers
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Mar 15, 2019 02:16am
@A Patriotic National, you have raised such a good point. If these people who spend millions in rs in election fail to recover that money and start losing it then what will happen. They will go out of politics and then the honest education patriots will come forward and will run the country. Let these thugs to go. No need to increase their salarIes. It is already tax payers waste of money. Please ask them what they have contributed for the development of the country. Where their milestones of achievements. Trust me these guys are bunch of thugs and nothing else.
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Mar 15, 2019 03:14am
@Atif Ayub, they already get 1,20,000 to pay utility bills in addition to basic pay. Their salaries are way more than educated working class.
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Mar 15, 2019 03:18am
@A Patriotic National, IK example do not fit into your logic and narrative.
99.9999 percent politicians go into politics for power greed and to make money for themselves and for family and family friends. IK is exception. 1 in one million.
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Mar 15, 2019 03:39am
@L.Ahmad, he appointed them but cannot read their minds....
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Mar 15, 2019 04:34am
Not trying to support the Punjab government but I think you have to at least raise the salaries to match inflation. My be many many leaders have other sources of income but even if you have one Lawmaker whose house depends on salary then you should care. Usually not giving enough salaries results in corruption.
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Mar 15, 2019 04:40am
If you donot depend on salary then it does not mean all other donot. Same thing is for PM home, You have your own several acre mention does not mean all future PM will also have it. Leave the secure and well planned PM home alone for future PMs.
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Mar 15, 2019 04:43am
@ExMohajirinUK,
Mr. ExMohajirinUK,
Correct.
Your comment is related to the bitter truth.
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Mar 15, 2019 04:49am
@Saad,
Mr. Saad,
You are talking about the civilised people of the assemblies.
In Pakistan the majority of the members of provincial assemblies and national assembly is not civilised.
This is the difference.
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Mar 15, 2019 04:51am
You reap what you sow. You were the only person who appointed an incompetent CM based on a bizarre criteria.
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Mar 15, 2019 04:59am
Pay and perks of the law makers should also be governed by the same rules as are applicable to other government departments.
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Mar 15, 2019 05:34am
Are these lawmakers having a laugh at everyone's expense. A pay rise of 5-10 % is reasonable, but this broad day light robbery.
I will be more the happy to take their place at ZERO pay.
Just when you think there is light at the end of the tunnel, these deluded lawmakers drop a bomb shell like this, have they no shame!!!
U.K.
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Mar 15, 2019 06:26am
Ch. Fawad Hussain's self-contradicting statements are dumb and dull. The undue raise in MPAs salaries and perks allowances are not going into the pockets of the middle class. Obviously, PTI is getting off the track of its slogan, New Pakistan and Change for betterment. If the bill of such outrageously raised salaries goes through the final stage, it would be open, lawful and protected corruption in the country. Feel so sad to see my beloved land being cheated by the Punjab Assembly. My heart goes to the poor who sleep with empty stomach at night.
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Mar 15, 2019 07:03am
Does the Punjab budget allow such huge percentage increases in the salaries and benefits of the assembly members? The Govt. needs to pass legislation to control such exorbitant and ill-timed expenditures.
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Mar 15, 2019 07:09am
@L.Ahmad, Are you suggesting that the PTI should have first asked the members to sign a contract that once elected they will not award themselves such huge salary and benefit increases before allowing them to contest the election on its ticket?
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Mar 15, 2019 07:09am
This cannot be appreciated. A few reasons for this:
1. As a leader he was unaware of this. This is his failure like when he said he found abt currency devaluation from media.
2. As a leader you dont humiliate ur team in public. 1st thing he shld have done is to ask his to team take some corrective measures. Allow them to reverse this. Anyways he has too much "mai" in himself. He wants to even score points at the expense of this team. These are not signs of a good leader.
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Mar 15, 2019 09:37am
@Amir, Who in their sound mind would ask for a pay rise after a few months in a job? Don't have to be a mind reader just poor choice.
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Mar 15, 2019 10:04am
Any increments under any guise for themselves by any assembly or senate made by them during the past tenures of such assemblies since the time of Mr. Pervez Musharraf should also be curtailed as they were only offered as political bribes to these members to tow the line of the government of the day. A formula must be devised so that such benevolence are restricted keeping in view the average earnings of the general populace of the country and never to exceed the same. This practice should be made mandatory upon the members of any such organizations by enactment of a law by the assemblies themselves.
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Mar 15, 2019 07:07pm
@L.Ahmad, At least he has the guts to admit his mistake. Only a man can understand.
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Mar 15, 2019 07:18pm
Punjab Assembly's shocking increase in its salary is criminal. At a time when severe financial restraint and belt tightening is required by the government, these politicians are not setting an example of sacrifice and financial discipline. If they do so then they're no different than previous politicians who robbed the country. The people will not stand for such financial abuse and "demand" its reversed and cancelled. This is a test case of the new politician's sincerity and commitment to serve the people and not themselves.
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Mar 15, 2019 11:37pm
Not sure why imran would get disappointed . i am surprised to see MLA getting 18000 and it rasied to 80000 which is even less . salaries of indian mla's have raised their salaries long back in respective states.
18000 for people's representative is very less . what would he be able to buy . A normal low wage person would be getting that salary.
May be this was bad timing and imran was worried how people would react to it in the time of financial difficulty of the country.
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Mar 16, 2019 12:04am
This practice of self awarding should be declared 'illegal'!!
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Mar 16, 2019 12:53am
If they do not raise their salaries themselves, who will raise them?
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Mar 16, 2019 01:35am
robbers and thieves doing it legally now.
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Mar 16, 2019 04:58am
@Ali, He had no other option but to denounce it.
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Mar 16, 2019 05:01am
@Jehanzeb, Had he picked credible people to run the government he would not be raising his voice against the chosen ones.
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Mar 16, 2019 07:18am
the representatives wouldn't have caused raised eyebrows if they had raised their salaries by a smaller margin, but when you consider other benefits they receive which officially is not part of their salary, then their overall salary is reasonably good to excellent, as the average Pakistani can only dream of earning.
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Mar 16, 2019 07:42am
It is unfortunate that in our countries these people can vote raises for themselves! I wish there would be a way to stop it!
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