Senior executives in multiple public sector and semi-government institutions earn monthly salaries ranging from millions to over Rs 10 million.
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Documents from the Ministry of Finance have revealed that heads of several government and semi-government institutions in Pakistan are receiving very high monthly salaries and benefits.
According to the records, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan earns over Rs 3.6 million per month, while the Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan receives around Rs 1.1 million monthly.
The President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited earns approximately Rs 5.4 million per month, while the President of EXIM Bank of Pakistan receives about Rs 5 million monthly.
The President of First Women Bank Limited is reported to earn over Rs 2.2 million per month.
The Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Single Window receives around Rs 2.6 million along with additional allowances.
The CEO of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) is paid about Rs 5.2 million per month, plus a 15% allowance.
The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan earns around Rs 4 million monthly, while the President of National Bank of Pakistan receives approximately Rs 9 million per month.
In addition, managing directors of several investment companies also receive high compensation packages. The Managing Director of Pak-Kuwait Investment Company earns over Rs 15 million monthly, while the heads of Pak-Oman Investment Company, Pak-Iran Investment Company, and Pak-Libya Holding Company also receive multi-million-rupee salaries.
The documents highlight significant variation in salary structures across public sector institutions, along with additional perks and allowances for top executives.
