Punjab Assembly passes bill increasing MPAs' salaries

The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed with a majority vote the bill approving increase in the salaries of MPAs. 

Punjab Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman tabled the bill in the Punjab Assembly. 

After passage of the bill, the new salary of an MPA in Punjab will be Rs500,000 per month.

According to reports, the bill, which will come into effect on January 1, received significant support in the assembly.

Following its approval, members were visibly delighted and congratulated each other.

However, Opposition Leader Ahmed Khan Bhachar raised objections, questioning whether the bill aligns with the Parliamentary Rules Act of 1972.

Responding to the objection, Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan asserted that the bill fully complies with existing laws and commended the government for taking this step.