The Punjab Assembly has approved a significant pay raise for its lawmakers. Under the new bill, both the basic salaries and allowances of assembly members have been substantially increased.
Following the approval of the bill in the assembly session, the decision has faced criticism from various quarters, particularly at a time when the public is grappling with inflation and economic challenges. Critics argue that prioritizing lawmakers’ perks over public welfare is inappropriate.
Defending the move, government members stated that the salary increase was necessary to enable lawmakers to perform their duties more effectively.
