Pakistan's cabinet approves up to 188% salary hike for federal ministers, sparking debate. El gabinete de Pakistán aprueba hasta un 188% de aumento salarial para los ministros federales, lo que suscita debate.

The federal cabinet in Pakistan has approved a significant salary boost of up to 188% for federal ministers, ministers of state, and advisers, setting their monthly pay at Rs519,000. El gabinete federal en Pakistán ha aprobado un aumento salarial significativo de hasta el 188% para los ministros federales, ministros de estado y asesores, fijando su salario mensual en Rs519.000. This decision follows a similar increase for Members of Parliament and Senators in January, aligning their salaries with those of federal secretaries. Esta decisión sigue un aumento similar para los parlamentarios y senadores en enero, alineando sus salarios con los de los secretarios federales. The move, approved via a circulated summary, has sparked debate over its timing amid economic challenges. La medida, aprobada mediante un resumen distribuido, ha suscitado un debate sobre su oportunidad en medio de desafíos económicos.