Finance Ministry Documents Reveal Massive Salaries, Perks of Senior Government Officials
Islamabad: Official documents from Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance have revealed details of high salaries and benefits being received by senior officials serving in various government institutions.
According to the documents, officers and heads of several public-sector organizations are not only receiving hefty monthly salaries but also enjoying additional allowances and benefits. In some cases, the monthly salary of institutional heads reportedly exceeds Rs15 million.
The documents show that the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan receives a monthly salary of Rs4 million.
The President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited is drawing a salary of approximately Rs5.45 million per month, while the Managing Director of Pak Kuwait Investment Company receives more than Rs15.3 million monthly.
The report further stated that the heads of investment companies are also receiving additional perks and privileges beyond their salaries.
According to the Finance Ministry documents, the President of EXIM Bank of Pakistan receives a monthly salary of Rs5 million, while the President of First Women Bank earns more than Rs2.2 million.
The Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is paid more than Rs3.65 million per month.
Meanwhile, the CEO of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited reportedly receives a monthly salary of Rs5.2 million along with a 15 percent allowance. The CEO of Pakistan Single Window earns approximately Rs2.65 million monthly in addition to a separate allowance of Rs89,000.
