Addressing the National Assembly on Monday, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said that 44 vehicles and 532 policemen are involved in the security of dignitaries consisting of judges, bureaucrats,, and ministers. This large security operation cost the government Rs47. 89 million for April,” they said.
In a written reply to a question asked by the Lower House of Parliament, the minister explained that 34 are provided loans for 34 cars incurring Rs36. 88 million with salaries boards included. Also, six vehicles are provided to the bureaucrats for their use which cost Rs. 93 three hundred and thirty-three million with four vehicles for ministers being allocated with a monthly spending of Rupees four. 07 million.
The minister also spoke about the distribution of bodyguards pointing to the fact that 409 gunmen are guarding judges, 79 – bureaucrats,, and 44 – ministers.
In the session, the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar talked to the House and informed that due to the constant efforts of the government, the House has cut down the inflation rate and now its rate is in the single digits with the inflation rate of 9 percent. of which 6 percent is provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), which is a testament to the effective economic policiesáš being undertaken by the federal government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
To another question, the minister said that five centers are already working in South Waziristan and three more will be set up to provide better and improved services to the people. He also said that the employees whose departments were closed would be either moved to another department or offered a golden handshake package.
(Dignitaries: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor)
