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On June 16, Pakistan’s Senate adopted three bills to place limits on the spending of public funds on salaries, The News reports.
The adopted bills included Chairman Senate (Salaries, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 2023; the Deputy Chairman Senate (Salaries, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 2023; and the Members of Senate (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 2023.
The legislation has reportedly been enacted to overcome complexities arising from different election methods and terms of office outlined in the constitution for both Houses of Parliament. Through the new laws, previous provisions - in effect since 1975 - have been significantly improved and modernised.
This update will address the evolving needs of today. The bill was drafted after a consensus was reached among all parliamentary leaders in the Senate.
According to the Senate Secretariat, the new laws do not cause any salary increases for senators and senate officeholders. “This demonstrates the Senate's commitment to fiscal responsibility and ensuring that public funds are utilized judiciously,” it said.
The passage of these bills will not impose an additional burden on the national exchequer. All associated expenses will reportedly be managed within the approved budget of the Senate, emphasising its commitment to financial prudence
Source: The News
(Quote via original reporting)
On June 16, Pakistan’s Senate adopted three bills to place limits on the spending of public funds on salaries, The News reports.
The adopted bills included Chairman Senate (Salaries, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 2023; the Deputy Chairman Senate (Salaries, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 2023; and the Members of Senate (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 2023.
The legislation has reportedly been enacted to overcome complexities arising from different election methods and terms of office outlined in the constitution for both Houses of Parliament. Through the new laws, previous provisions - in effect since 1975 - have been significantly improved and modernised.
This update will address the evolving needs of today. The bill was drafted after a consensus was reached among all parliamentary leaders in the Senate.
According to the Senate Secretariat, the new laws do not cause any salary increases for senators and senate officeholders. “This demonstrates the Senate's commitment to fiscal responsibility and ensuring that public funds are utilized judiciously,” it said.
The passage of these bills will not impose an additional burden on the national exchequer. All associated expenses will reportedly be managed within the approved budget of the Senate, emphasising its commitment to financial prudence
Source: The News
(Quote via original reporting)
