Former National Assembly member Sardar Akhtar Mengal has returned all salaries and benefits received during his tenure, depositing a cheque worth Rs7.89 million with the National Assembly Secretariat.
Sardar Akhtar Mengal has returned all salaries and financial benefits he received during his tenure as a member of Pakistan’s National Assembly, making a rare move in the country’s political landscape.
According to available details, Mengal submitted a cheque worth Rs7,892,725 to the National Assembly Secretariat, representing the full amount of salary he received while serving as an MNA. The amount has been returned to the national exchequer.
The decision has drawn public attention, with many describing it as an unusual gesture of financial accountability and public service. While lawmakers in Pakistan are entitled to salaries and official benefits during their tenure, voluntary repayment of these funds is highly uncommon.
No official statement explaining the reasons behind Mengal’s decision was immediately available. However, the move is expected to spark discussion on public accountability, transparency, and the use of taxpayer money by elected representatives.
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