Senior executives in several state-owned enterprises and government-linked financial institutions in Pakistan are receiving exceptionally high monthly salaries, with some packages exceeding Rs15 million, according to Finance Ministry documents. The disclosures have drawn attention amid concerns over rising public debt and the financial strain on the national economy.
Among the highest-paid executives is the Managing Director of the Pak-Kuwait Investment Company, who receives more than Rs15.37 million monthly.
The Managing Director of the Pak-Oman Investment Company earns around Rs12.88 million, while the head of the Pak-Iran Investment Company draws approximately Rs9.71 million per month.
In the banking sector, the President of the National Bank of Pakistan reportedly earns Rs9 million monthly, while the Managing Director of Pak-Libya Holding Company Limited receives about Rs8.81 million. The President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited earns nearly Rs5.5 million per month.
Other notable salaries include the CEO of PRAL at Rs5.2 million, and the President of EXIM Bank of Pakistan at Rs5 million. Even the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan reportedly draws around Rs4 million monthly.
At the Pakistan Single Window, the CEO earns Rs2.65 million, while the President of the First Women Bank takes home over Rs2.2 million. The Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan receives about Rs1.1 million per month.
In addition to salaries, several executives are also entitled to generous perks and allowances, further increasing overall compensation packages, according to the documents.
