Islamabad, March 14 -- : Pakistan federal government has banned giving of Toshakhana presents, valued over USD 300, to elected officials, including the president, prime minister and cabinet members, Geo News reported on Tuesday.
Judges, as well as civil and military leaders have also been restricted from accepting gifts that cost more than US300, the daily said. The Toshakhana Policy 2023 will be put into effect right away, according to the administration, which has issued the necessary directives.
The new policy was put into place as a result of the 2002-2023 record showing that prominent political figures kept present after making the bare minimum payments.
The Toshakhana gifts and presents from foreign notables and dignitaries, when g...