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What are perks and salary of chief justice of Pakistan?

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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday was provided with details of the salary and benefits given to the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP). 

The PAC sought details of perks and privileges received by the president, the prime minister, the top court judge and other supreme court judges.

According to the data provided to the PAC, the CJP receives a salary of Rs1,527,399, which is also much higher than the prime minister and the president. 

Apart from that, the chief justice is also allotted a government residence and two vehicles including a bulletproof car and a 1800cc car. 

The audit officials, in their briefing to the committee, said that the perks also include 600 litres of petrol, unlimited utility facilities, house rent of Rs98,000 per month and a daily allowance of Rs8,000. 

In a report published on The News, the salaries of supreme court judges are more than those of the president, the prime minister, ministers, federal secretaries and parliamentarians. 

The CJP ranks first in receiving the salary, supreme court judges second, and the president third while the prime minister is getting a salary even less than ministers and federal secretaries.

At a PAC meeting, Chairman Noor Alam Khan told the members that the president’s salary is Rs896,550, the prime minister’s Rs201,574, the CJP’s Rs1,527,399, apex court judges’ Rs1,470,711 and federal ministers’ Rs338,125. The salary of a parliamentarian is Rs188,000 while a grade-22 officer gets Rs591,475 a month.

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Prominent Academic Dr. Zakir Naik Meets PM: Conversations About Various Aspects Of Islam

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Here in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with eminent Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif prided himself on his visit to Pakistan and lauded Dr. Zakir Naik’s efforts to promote Islam during the meeting.

A broad range of topics pertaining to Islam were also discussed. Thanking the Pakistani Government for the chance to visit the nation, Dr. Zakir Naik extended his thanks.

Dr Zakir Naik said that he has had the greatest number of offers to visit Pakistan and that people there have a particular affinity for his video lectures.

He regarded the Quran as “the most positive book in the world” and urged Muslims to use it as a means of obtaining instruction from Allah.

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JUI-F Chief Pays Ishaq Dar a Visit and Offers DY PM His Condolences on the Death of His Elder Brother

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JUI(F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman paid Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar a visit in Islamabad to offer his condolences on the death of his older brother, Khizar Hayat Dar, who passed away yesterday.

When Maulana Fazlur Rehman visited, he prayed to Allah Almighty for the family’s strength at this difficult time and for the departed soul to have eternal peace.

In light of his elder brother’s passing, Ishaq Dar conveyed his appreciation to Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his time and sympathy.

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Trade Relations Between Pakistan and Russia: A Meeting to Promote Trade and Economic Cooperation

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Abdul Aleem Khan, Pakistan’s Minister of Privatization, Investment, and Communications, met with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk.

The meeting included a discussion on issues related to improving trade and economic cooperation.

For Khan’s involvement in the Russian-Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum, Alexey Overchuk stated his gratitude.

In order to further their goals, both officials agreed to keep up constant communication while highlighting advancements in logistics, investment cooperation, and transportation.

Increasing bilateral trade with Russia requires better connection, as Abdul Aleem Khan noted.

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