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      <title>How much does each MNA get paid?</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The hefty salaries being paid to each member of the National Assembly have finally been revealed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Each MNA receives a basic monthly salary of Rs150,000, supplemented by additional allowances totaling Rs38,000, bringing their total monthly income to Rs188,000.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chairpersons of Standing Committees receive an additional honorary allowance of Rs25,000, boosting their monthly income to Rs213,000.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, MNAs are entitled to a per diem of Rs 8,800 for attending each session of the National Assembly or Standing Committee.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Generous travel benefits being enjoyed by MNAs have also been revea;ed. They receive Rs150 per kilometer for air travel in business class and Rs25 per kilometer for road travel.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Annually, each MNA receives travel vouchers worth Rs300,000, a cash allowance of Rs90,000, and 30 business class open tickets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These details highlight the significant financial benefits enjoyed by Pakistani MNAs, raising questions about the cost of maintaining a parliamentary system in the country.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>Each MNA receives a basic monthly salary of Rs150,000, supplemented by additional allowances totaling Rs38,000, bringing their total monthly income to Rs188,000.</p>
<p>Chairpersons of Standing Committees receive an additional honorary allowance of Rs25,000, boosting their monthly income to Rs213,000.</p>
<p>Furthermore, MNAs are entitled to a per diem of Rs 8,800 for attending each session of the National Assembly or Standing Committee.</p>
<p>Generous travel benefits being enjoyed by MNAs have also been revea;ed. They receive Rs150 per kilometer for air travel in business class and Rs25 per kilometer for road travel.</p>
<p>Annually, each MNA receives travel vouchers worth Rs300,000, a cash allowance of Rs90,000, and 30 business class open tickets.</p>
<p>These details highlight the significant financial benefits enjoyed by Pakistani MNAs, raising questions about the cost of maintaining a parliamentary system in the country.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:12:19 +0500</pubDate>
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