The government has announced plans to spend more than Rs. 343 million on renovating the Prime Minister’s Office and several other official buildings, even though the country is currently facing serious economic challenges.
According to the new budget, Rs. 65 million will be used next year to renovate the Prime Minister’s Office. However, the total renovation cost is expected to rise to Rs. 180 million by the middle of 2025.
In addition to this, Rs. 55 million has been set aside for upgrading the Prime Minister’s Staff Colony. Another Rs. 110 million will go towards renovating a government-owned building located in Islamabad. The government also plans to expand the Minister’s Enclave by constructing 12 new apartments, which will cost around Rs. 132.7 million.
These spending proposals have sparked criticism from the public and experts. Many people are questioning why such large amounts of money are being spent on buildings and official residences when the country is dealing with high inflation, a struggling economy, and growing public debt. There are increasing calls for the government to show more financial discipline and focus on more urgent needs like healthcare, education, and job creation instead of spending heavily on renovations.
