Islamabad, Feb 3: The Prime Minister of Pakistan has called for detailed reports from federal ministries and divisions regarding the new job opportunities created under ongoing reforms over the past year. Ministries and divisions are tasked with submitting their reports by February 1, 2025, outlining significant policy changes, structural adjustments, and governance improvements that have been implemented during this period.
These reports should not only highlight the new job opportunities generated but also provide a comprehensive overview of the reforms executed across short, medium, and long-term strategies. Furthermore, ministries are asked to evaluate the impact of these reforms on the ease of doing business in the country.
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It is crucial to note that the government’s rightsizing initiative, aimed at optimizing administrative functions, recently led to the abolition of 150,000 vacant positions within federal departments for the current fiscal year. This restructuring is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies in the public sector.
In addition to the rightsizing measures, the government has appointed more than a dozen senior officials, offering salaries of up to Rs. 1.5 million per month, in various ministries over the last six months.
The government aims to bring in skilled professionals to improve government departments. It is phasing out lower-level staff positions to enhance efficiency in the public sector.
These reforms and appointments demonstrate the government’s commitment to economic growth and better public administration. By creating new jobs and implementing structural reforms, the government seeks to boost productivity and ensure broad economic benefits.
As the report deadline nears, the government will closely monitor these measures to assess their long-term impact on Pakistan’s economy and business environment.
