Those at the top are feasting on this country's very flesh and bones — as if shame were extinct — ripping them apart with unapologetic teeth and not even bothering to muffle the chewing sound anymore. Just look at Sindh's latest masterstroke of misgovernance. Its PA has unanimously rammed a bill that fattens their salaries and lines their nests with privileges they don't deserve. This is the only time these two sides unite and swing the hatchet straight into the public purse.

The new law serves Sindh's lawmakers a smorgasbord of perks on the taxpayer's tab: from housing and travel to utilities, medical care and even official cars for committee heads. Now, even the leader of the opposition gets to live like a pampered provincial minister. Again, opposition and treasury — sworn rivals on camera - yet always united when it comes to milking the state and stuffing their pockets to the point of bursting.

Sadly, politicians aren't the only ones at the........

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