Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday vowed to maintain financial discipline “for a month, two, three or whatever the allocated time is”.
Kakar assured participants of his interim cabinet’s inaugural meeting that he knew they didn’t have an indefinite mandate to serve the country but promised that his administration “will try to ensure financial discipline.”
“So that utmost duty — whether it’s for a month, two, three, or whatever the time frame is — we will demonstrate not through words but through actions,” he said.
“We will try to support new initiatives, whatever the law and Constitution allow us to do,” he further said, referring to the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The caretaker federal cabinet is expected to have an extended stay beyond its 90-day mandate after the Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday announced the schedule of new delimitations as per the new census approved by the Council of Common Interest (CCI) recently.
The new delimitation will take roughly four months, implying that the interim setup won’t have the time to hold General Elections within 90 days of the dissolution of provincial and national assemblies.
Financial discipline is for ordinary people only. Government officers and politicians are free to do whatever they want to. If you are serious then reduce the Petrol and electricity allowance of top government officials. Top government officials get luxury cars along with driver and almost free petrol. Reduce their expenses and get luxury cars back.
Also make a law that no more DHA plots for Army officers, no more plots for Judges and all government officers as well (as they are destroying Agri and precious land around Pakistan).
Government servants often receive additional perks and benefits as a means to attract and retain skilled individuals in crucial public service roles. These perks acknowledge the importance of their contributions to society. They aim to offer competitive compensation in comparison to the private sector, thereby ensuring that government positions remain appealing career choices. Such benefits also recognize the demanding nature of many government roles, which often involve high responsibility and accountability. By providing incentives, the government encourages experienced professionals to stay in their positions, which ultimately contributes to effective governance and the stability of essential public services
Providing government officials with free petrol can strategically enhance their efficiency and dedication in performing their duties. This benefit can ease the financial burden of extensive travel associated with official tasks, enabling officials to respond promptly to emergencies and cover larger areas. By acknowledging their commitment through such perks, the government can attract and retain talented professionals in the public sector, ultimately improving the quality of governance. It’s vital to ensure that the distribution of free petrol demonstrates responsible use of public resources and maintains public trust.
Words are cheap. We have seen and we believe that this system is corrupt to the core. The only trait in abundance is shamelessness.