ISLAMABAD
\nSenate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has presented himself for accountability after resigning from his office for adopting a controversial bill aimed at enhancing perks and privileges of past and future heads of the upper house of parliament.
\nThe bill, adopted earlier this month by the Senate, proposed the provision of a lifetime a security detail of at least 10 personnel to all former chairmen. It also proposed that the government bear travel expenses of their domestic staff as well as family members. The proposed law is currently pending with the National Assembly.
\nChairman Sanjrani defended bill during a news channel\u2019s programme on the flimsy excuse that it would not put any additional burden on the national exchequer. It may be recalled that the People\u2019s Party (PPP) had refused to support the bill due to the country\u2019s economic situation.
\nThe Public Accounts Committee (PAC) had also criticised the proposed law, arguing that it would burden an already troubled economy. Sanjrani told the host of the programme that he had not sought even a paisa\u2019s raise in his salary. He had never claimed any travel or daily allowances, he added.
\nHe claimed that he bore all expenses of his household. \u201cI am ready for my accountability, and an audit should be ordered. If there is a proof [of any wrongdoing], I will step down from my Senate position.\u201d He said there were senators who relied only on their salaries. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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