Punjab Assembly Approves Bill Seeking Raise In MPAs Salary

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Punjab Assembly approves bill seeking raise in MPAs salary

Members will receive Rs0.21 million per month. Bill adopted after few hours of its submission in the House

LAHORE- (Pakistan Point News- 13th March, 2019)

Punjab Assembly unanimously approved a private bill seeking raise in salaries of MAPs on Wednesday.

The bill was approved by the legislators few hours after its landing in the house. It was brought for approval after receiving consent from the standing committee.

According to the bill, MPA’s per month salary and incentives were raised from Rs83000 to Rs0.21 million.

The basic salary, according to the details, was raised from Rs18,000 to Rs80,000/month, daily allowance from Rs1000 to Rs4000/month and house rent from Rs29,000 to Rs50,000/month.

The bill has fixed utility allowance from Rs6000 to Rs20, 000/month and hospitality allowance from Rs10, 000 to Rs20, 000/month. The Punjab CM will now be able to receive per month package of over Rs0.35 million.

Iftikhar Alam

Iftikhar Alam Cheema is a Lahore based journalist. He writes on politics, religion, environment, culture, and art.