Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif’s recent decision to hire as many special advisers as possible in the giant federal cabinet has not only drawn widespread criticism, but has also cost taxpayers, who cannot even afford two daily meals, a lot. Money continues amid the economic crisis.
Since taking office last April, the prime minister has called for austerity measures, but repeated cabinet appointees by appointing more people as special advisers to the prime minister without adopting clear standards and processes.
Mustafa Nawaz Kokar, a former senator and lawyer, and Haroon Sharif, a minister of state and chairman of the Pakistan Investment Commission (BoI) have strongly accused the PML-N-led ruling coalition of cutting ties with the masses. From the worst financial crisis
“The government has shown real insensitivity by appointing several more SAPMs at a time when the country is going through one of the worst financial crises in its history,” said the outspoken former senator. Their daily lives are dignified.”
While reacting to the increase of 85 members of the federal cabinet of the coalition, Khokhar shows that “the ruling elites are not only deaf, but also separated from the masses”. Not only can you cover your kitchen expenses, but you can also pay your bills, rent, and school fees for your children.
Responding to claims by government ministers that the new appointments do not cost the country’s kitties, Khokhar argued that although the government may insist that the new appointments do not cost the exchequer, they will eventually be given the posts. . given. The tool that accompanies it. “This situation is just an eyewash,” he said.
The former BoI boss said of the overcrowded cabinet that “fees, protocols and officer privileges are costing taxpayers too much” and “the federal government could cut it in half, if not more. We have to cut it.” ” said.
The former cabinet minister explained that the prime minister was allowed to hire four advisers:
