Prime Minister Imran Khan has declared the issue of pension a bigger challenge than the circular debt and pledged to address it in an organized manner.
During a cabinet meeting held in Islamabad yesterday, PM Imran said that the government has to allocate Rs. 470 billion annually for the pensions of former government employees. It is nearly equal to Rs. 500 billion which the government earmarks annually for the salaries of the existing employees.
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PM Imran noted that the annual funds spent on pensions have increased more than the funds spent on salaries in many government departments.
He said that past governments were reluctant to take unpopular measures for reviving the economy, adding that the issue will be resolved even if the government has to hire top consultants from all over the world.
We will resolve the pensions issue as the country cannot withstand this situation.
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There is a lot needed to be done to uplift the poor segment of the society, the premier said in the cabinet meeting held to mark his second anniversary of assuming the office of PM.
PM Imran added that Pakistan has successfully contained the Coronavirus outbreak, emerged out of the economic crisis, and placated regional tensions after the Pulwama attack in the last 2 years.
Most Expected response of the Donkey will be. Kill them so No pensioner No pension.
So tutiya PM ab pension ko khatam karne wala hai
Kar le apne dil ki agli government waise he is k saare liye decision khatam kar de gi
Tutiya PM ka dor Pakistan k syah tareen dor mein shumar hoga
kar lo bat. Dekho bol kon rha hy! Jo khud dosron k paison p pal rha hy!
Half of these pensioners are ghosts.
Imran Khan Kyun Hum Bazurgon Ke Pension Kay Peechay Par Gaay Ho.
Baksh Do Hum Ko, Jaan Choor Do Humari !
it’s their hard earned money that govt’s cut in the name of GP/Provident fund which is then “Invested” in T-Bills & Bonds abroad or in home & a portion of that revenue is then disbursed to the Pensioners account. POORI BAAT SAMAJH KE BOLA KAREN AMRAN BHAI. #WhatAFudgeBOY