Former Chairman of the Senate, Mian Raza Rabbani, has criticized the decision by the federal caretaker government to increase the salaries of MP-1, MP-2, and MP-3 management positions. He argued that the caretaker government should not involve itself in daily administrative matters, citing legal provisions and court judgments.

Senator Rabbani expressed concerns that such decisions add to national expenditures and widen the gap between the common people and the ruling elite. He called for a reduction in government expenses, especially considering the financial crisis in the country.

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He pointed out that many ordinary citizens struggle to afford basic necessities, including two meals a day and their children’s education, while having to rely on loans to pay utility bills.

Raza Rabbani urged the government to prioritize increasing the salaries of Grade 1-15 employees, who are lower down the salary scale, rather than benefiting the elite with surplus funds. He also mentioned the ongoing financial crisis in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and questioned the decision to privatize state-owned entities while funds were available for increasing elite salaries.