Quaid-e-Azam's monthly salary as governor-general of Pakistan revealed

The salary of the founder of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first governor-general of the newly established state has emerged online.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as Pakistan's first Governor-General from August 15, 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948.

Referring to Dr Saad Khan’s book “Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Dawlat, Jaidad, Wasiyat”, Senior Journalist Hamid Mir reveled that Quaid-e-Azam’s monthly salary was Rs10,416 and 10 annas, on which he would pay Rs2,291 as tax and Rs3,190 as super tax per month, setting a perfect example for the future generations.

Citing Jabbar Mirza’s book “Quaid-e-Azam and the Armed Forces of Pakistan”, Mir said Quaid-e-Azam knew the importance of the army very well, so he established the Kakul Military Academy and also inaugurated the Air Force Academy in Risalpur. Fatima Jinnah quotes Quaid-e-Azam’s address to civil officers at the Governor House Peshawar on April 14, 1948, telling them they should never support any political party or leader because it is not their job.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s monthly salary as the 1st Governor General of Pakistan was Rs10,416 ,on which he would pay Rs2,291 as tax and Rs3,190 as super tax per month. Now we only have his pictures in our offices but we don’t follow his footsteps. https://t.co/CxVKJUDMtq

— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) September 12, 2024

As governor-general, Jinnah played a crucial role in establishing the new nation's government and policies. He worked tirelessly to aid the millions of Muslim migrants who had emigrated from neighboring India to Pakistan after the two states' independence.