In a bold move to streamline the state machinery and reduce administrative expenditures, the Pakistani government has decided to abolish 28 departments across five ministries. The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had formed a committee to suggest reforms.
The affected ministries include Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, States and Frontier Regions, Information Technology and Telecommunication, Industries and Production, and National Health Services. This move is expected to result in the loss of around 150,000 government jobs.
The government has also decided to bring the SME regulator under the PM Office, as per the orders of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Additionally, a minister has been tasked with implementing reforms in the gemstone sector.
This decision is part of the government’s efforts to reduce administrative expenditures and make the state machinery more efficient. The move is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s economy and governance.
The reforms committee had suggested drastic cuts and mergers in the five ministries, which the government has accepted. The committee’s recommendations were aimed at reducing redundancy and improving the overall performance of the government.
The government’s decision to abolish 28 departments and slash 150,000 jobs is a significant step towards reforming the state machinery. However, it also raises concerns about the impact on the employees who will lose their jobs.
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