In a move aimed at aligning the salaries of federal ministers, ministers of state, and advisors with those of parliament members, the federal government has issued a presidential ordinance increasing their remunerations by 188%. The salary increase will be effective from January 1, 2025.
According to news reports, the Federal Ministers and Ministers of State Salary and Benefits Amendment Ordinance 2025, signed by President Asif Zardari, sets the new salary for both federal ministers and ministers of state at Rs519,000.Â
The change marks a 159% increase for federal ministers, while ministers of state and advisers will see an even higher raise, with their salaries increasing by up to 188%, a jump from the previous figures where federal ministers earned Rs200,000 and ministers of state received Rs180,000.
In March, the federal cabinet approved a salary increase for federal ministers, ministers of state, and advisers through an amendment to the Federal Ministers and Ministers of State (Allowances and Salaries) Act, 1975.
Earlier in January, the Finance Committee had approved a similar salary increase for members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and senators, bringing their monthly pay to Rs. 519,000, which will take effect from January 1, 2025.
