Senators’ salaries see big increment

The Senate Finance Committee has approved an increase in the salaries of Senators, raising their monthly pay to Rs519000, effective from January 1, 2025.

A two-day committee meeting, chaired by Senator Syedaal Khan Nasar, approved a salary increase for Senators. However, the salaries of the Chairman Senate and Deputy Chairman will remain unchanged. This decision brings senators’ salaries in line with National Assembly members.

Key attendees included Saleem Mandviwala, Shahadat Awan, and Liaquat Khan. Sources revealed that the federal government is also considering salary hikes for members of the Federal Cabinet. This comes just after the National Assembly passed an amendment raising the basic salaries and allowances of MNAs and senators.

In December 2024, the Punjab Assembly had also approved significant salary increases for its members, ministers, and parliamentary officials.