ISLAMABAD:
Eighteen members of the National Assembly (MNAs), recently reinstated to reserved seats, are now awaiting the release of their salaries accumulated during their year-long suspension.
The National Assembly Secretariat is facing uncertainty over whether the reinstated lawmakers are entitled to receive salaries for the period they were de-notified.
The secretariat has sought advice from the Finance Department on the matter, and a final decision is expected during the ongoing NA session following approval from the speaker.
As of January 2025, the monthly salary for an MNA stands at Rs730,000. If the pending payments are approved, each of the 18 MNAs is expected to receive around Rs7.1 million in arrears.
The total disbursement required for all 18 lawmakers amounts to approximately Rs127.8 million. It is worth noting that these members were de-notified on May 13, 2024, following a Supreme Court ruling.
However, the apex court reversed its decision on July 2, 2025, and reinstated all 18 lawmakers. Among those restored are 15 women and three minority representatives.
