Federal, state ministers get over 140 per cent raise in their salaries
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President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday promulgated an ordinance under which the salaries of federal ministers as well as of ministers of the state were increased by over 140 per cent, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The salaries of federal ministers were increased from Rs218,000 to Rs519,000.
The increase in salaries will take effect from January 1, 2025.
After hearing the news, the ministers’ happiness knew no bounds since their salaries had been brought at par with the members of the parliament (MPs).
Expressing their gratitude to the Almighty Allah, the ministers said they also wanted the salaries of the staff working under them increased.
Reporter: Awais Kiani