A fresh debate has emerged in Pakistan after reports revealed extremely high salaries being paid to executives of several state-linked financial institutions. The disclosures come at a time when the country is facing serious economic challenges and rising public debt.
Pakistan’s total public debt has reportedly crossed Rs83 trillion, while the government continues to promote austerity measures under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Against this backdrop, the high salaries of senior officials in public sector organizations have sparked strong public discussion.
According to reports, some executives are receiving monthly salaries reaching up to Rs1.5 crore. The figures have raised concerns about compensation policies within government-linked institutions during a period of economic pressure.
The Managing Director of Pak-Kuwait Investment Company is reportedly among the highest-paid officials. Reports stated that the executive receives more than Rs15.3 million every month.
Similarly, the Managing Director of Pak-Oman Investment Company is said to receive around Rs12.8 million monthly. The head of Pak-Iran Investment Company reportedly draws over Rs9.7 million per month.
In the banking sector, salaries of senior officials also remain exceptionally high. The President of the National Bank of Pakistan reportedly earns Rs9 million every month.
The Managing Director of Pak-Libya Holding Company Limited is said to receive nearly Rs8.8 million monthly. Meanwhile, the President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited reportedly earns approximately Rs5.5 million per month.
Other public institutions also show large executive pay packages. The CEO of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) reportedly receives Rs5.2 million monthly. The President of EXIM Bank is said to earn Rs5 million every month.
Reports further claimed that the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan receives a monthly salary of Rs4 million. At Pakistan Single Window, the CEO reportedly earns Rs2.65 million each month.
The President of First Women Bank is said to receive over Rs2.2 million monthly. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan reportedly earns Rs1.1 million per month.
Besides the basic salaries, several executives are also receiving additional allowances and benefits. Reports said the CEO of PRAL receives an extra 15 percent allowance along with the monthly salary package.
Similarly, the CEO of Pakistan Single Window reportedly receives an additional allowance of Rs89,000 every month.
The revelations about these salaries have triggered widespread debate on social media and among the public. Many citizens questioned whether such large compensation packages are justified during a time of inflation, economic instability, and rising debt.
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The government has not yet issued an official detailed response regarding the reported salaries. However, the disclosures have intensified discussions about transparency, accountability, and spending priorities within Pakistan’s public sector institutions.
