Sir: Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro has awarded Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro and his family the gift of a tax-free, hassle-free, well-protected retired life with diplomatic passports, lifetime medical coverage both within Pakistan and abroad, lifetime provision of a private secretary, security guard, driver, cook, free-of-charge access to state guest houses, free telephone and much more. All of which is paid for by the taxpayer. The summary was initiated by the Senate Secretariat on December 26, 2007 for the approval of the prime minister at a time when Soomro was both Senate Chairman and Prime Minister.
Not sure about their credentials as caretakers of the country, but the caretaker cabinet is definitely taking care of itself.
DR IRFAN ZAFAR
Islamabad