Summary
- Federal Law Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that federal ministers are only entitled to 200 litres of petrol as part of their official facilities.
- Azam Nazeer Tarar clarified that the government does not pay utility bills of federal ministers.
- According to him, the only transport-related benefit available to federal ministers is 200 litres of petrol.
Federal Law Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that federal ministers are only entitled to 200 litres of petrol as part of their official facilities.
He made these remarks while speaking during the budget debate in the National Assembly.
Azam Nazeer Tarar clarified that the government does not pay utility bills of federal ministers. He said ministers pay their own electricity, gas, and other household expenses from their personal income.
He further stated that no additional perks or extra privileges are provided beyond the officially approved facilities.
According to him, the only transport-related benefit available to federal ministers is 200 litres of petrol.
He stressed that misconceptions about ministers’ privileges should be corrected.
He added that the system of government allowances is limited and strictly defined under rules.
The statement came during discussion on budget allocations and government expenditures in the assembly.
Further debate on public spending and official benefits continued in the session.
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