Asif Tanveer, a Grade 20 officer in the School Education Department, voiced concerns about unequal benefits among government employees. He noted that while some bureaucrats receive fuel allowances, others, despite passing Public Service Commission exams, do not.
A Motor Transport Officer at the Punjab Civil Secretariat confirmed that vehicles are assigned to government employees on request. Once assigned, fuel expenses are covered. He also mentioned that many officers use multiple vehicles—one for work and another for family.
Amjad Ali, a government driver, shared another issue. He explained that many drivers, struggling with low salaries, sell part of the fuel given for official use to help with household costs. Drivers sometimes submit inflated receipts for fuel with the help of fuel station staff.
An official from the Punjab Finance Department highlighted how much is spent on salaries and fuel. For instance, over 35,000 government vehicles use around Rs. 50 million worth of fuel daily, excluding extra trips.
Salman Abid, a public policy advisor, criticized these privileges for government officers. He noted that, even with an unstable economy, officials enjoy large homes, luxury cars, and free fuel, which wastes state resources.
Abid believes weak accountability is the root of the issue. Without proper checks, people feel the system only benefits the privileged, leading to public frustration and mistrust.
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