Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a federal cabinet meeting today (Tuesday) to assess the current economic and political landscape of the country. The session, scheduled to take place at the Prime Minister’s Office, will be chaired by the premier himself.
Sources suggest that one of the key agenda items for the meeting will be the approval of proposals for the second phase of rightsizing government ministries and departments. As part of this initiative, five ministries have been selected for the phase: the Board of Investment, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Ministry of Housing and Construction, and Ministry of Science and Technology.
The approval of these recommendations is expected to result in the elimination of thousands of vacant positions across various departments and the closure of several redundant institutions. The aim of this rightsizing process is to streamline government operations, reduce unnecessary expenditures, and improve overall efficiency within the public sector.
This initiative is a significant part of a broader set of reforms aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing economic challenges. By optimizing government structures and minimizing wasteful spending, the government hopes to foster a more efficient and cost-effective administration. The cabinet’s decisions today are likely to have far-reaching implications for the country’s fiscal health and institutional effectiveness as Pakistan continues to navigate its economic difficulties.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership in this regard underscores the government’s commitment to implementing necessary reforms and making tough decisions to improve the nation’s economic standing.
