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In an unprecedented move, PM Imran Khan cuts perks and privileges of PM and President of Pakistan

In an unprecedented move, PM Imran Khan cuts perks and privileges of PM and President of Pakistan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday gives go-ahead to draft abill to reduce the perks and privileges of the Prime Minister and thePresident.

According to details, Imran Khan has approved a bill to reduce theprivileges given to the state’s prime minister and president.

The decision has been taken to save the national exchequer and to end theculture of VIP spending at government expenses.

PM Imran has directed Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Babar Awan toprepare a draft of the bill.

Dr Babar Awan said the bill would abolish a clause which allowed thepresident and the prime minister to declare unlimited houses as theirpersonal residences or camp offices in multiple cities.

The two dignitaries would be entitled to have only one accommodation alongwith the official one, he added.

The bill will be tabled in the parliament for approval.