In a recent development, the Acting President of Pakistan, Sadiq Sanjrani, has announced an increase in the salaries of the Chief Justice and other Supreme Court judges in Pakistan. The monthly remuneration of the Chief Justice of Pakistan has been raised to Rs1,229,189, which equates to over $4,360 based on the current exchange rate.
This salary hike has placed the Chief Justice of Pakistan at the top of the pay scale among his counterparts in South Asia. This information was revealed by the South Asian Index, a Twitter handle that shared a comparative analysis of the salaries received by the top judges across South Asian countries.
According to the data shared, the Chief Justice of India receives a monthly salary of $3,414, making him the second highest-paid top judge in the region. Following closely behind is the Chief Justice of Bangladesh, who earns $2,860 per month. The Maldives’ top judge receives a monthly salary of $2,404.
Further down the list, the Chief Justice of Bhutan earns $1,828 per month, while Nepal’s top judge receives a comparatively lower salary of $723 per month. The Chief Justice of Sri Lanka is at the bottom of the list, with a monthly salary of just $653, making him the lowest-paid top judge in South Asia.
It’s important to note that these figures represent the base salary and do not include any additional perks or benefits that these top judges may receive. Despite the variations in salaries, each of these individuals plays a crucial role in upholding justice and maintaining the rule of law in their respective countries.
