Punjab Assembly Speaker To Acquire Luxury Vehicles Priced Rs.18 Crore
Punjab Government’s Plan to Purchase Luxury Cars Amid Economic Crunch
Despite the ongoing economic challenges, the Punjab government has decided to buy luxury cars for the Punjab Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
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This decision, made during a finance committee meeting chaired by Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan, has raised eyebrows.
Proposed Purchases: Punjab Assembly Speaker To Acquire Luxury Vehicles Priced Rs.18 Crore
- Land Cruiser LC300 for Speaker: Estimated cost around Rs. 10 crores.
- Toyota Fortuner for Deputy Speaker and Secretary: Costing Rs. 2.25 crores each.
- Two Toyota Vigo cars for security purposes.
Total Estimated Cost
The total expenditure for these vehicles is estimated to be around Rs. 18 crores.
Opposition’s Response
Opposition members in the committee, including Ali Imtiaz Warraich, opposed the decision due to the country’s current economic condition.
However, other members, including Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman and PPP’s Ali Haider Gillani, supported the purchase.
Impact of Petrol Price Hike
The government’s recent consecutive hikes in petroleum prices have driven up the costs of petrol to Rs. 275.60/liter and diesel to Rs. 283.63/liter.
High fuel prices contribute to inflation, affecting the cost of daily commodities.
Revised Tax Rates
In addition to the car purchases, the Punjab government has revised token tax and registration rates for cars in the new budget for 2024-25.
Public Opinion
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